ANNUAL REPORT ON LUNATIC ASYLUMS.                         9

                                 ANNUAL MEDICAL REPORT

                                                  OF THE

                              LUNATIC ASYLUM, MADRAS,

                                    FOR THE YEAR 1883-84.

I HAVE the honor to submit the report on the Government Lunatic Asylum, Madras,
for the year 1883-84.

                                            I.—BUILDINGS.

Most of the buildings are out of repair and will be put in order during the
present year. Two bathing places, for males and females, have been built; a five-
foot wall screens the bathers from observation and a roof shelters them. Part of
the old wall of the female enclosure fell down and was re-built. More has fallen,
and is to be rebuilt. It will be thoroughly put in order.

The quarters for Assistant Matron and two Second-class European Attendants
have been estimated for and plans have been made and approved of. These
quarters are much needed.

                                            II.—FINANCIAL.

(a.) The average monthly cost, excluding the Superintendent's pay, for each
patient has been as follows for the last three years :—

(b.) Total annual cost of an insane under the various headings :—

(c.) Expenditure and receipts—

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