4             STATISTICAL RETURNS OF THE LUNATIC ASYLUMS

9.  Finance.—Statements VIII to X exhibit the details of income and expen-
diture. The reduction of expenditure under the headings of Diets and Original
Works was marked.

10.  Inspections.—The regular inspections were made by both official and
non-official visitors. All three asylums were inspected by me. The service and
stock registers have been properly maintained.

                                                                I have the honour to be,

                                                                            Sir,

                                                            Your most obedient servant,

            W. B. BANNERMAN, C.S.I., K.H.P., M.D., D.Sc., I.M.S.,

                                Surgeon-General with the Government of Madras.