4                     REPORT ON THE RANGOON LUNATIC ASYLUM FOR THE TRIENNIUM 1900-1902.

15.     Amusements.—The Superintendent reports that the lunatics are en-
couraged to get up amusements amongst themselves and that Burmese foot-ball is
the game chiefly indulged in, there is, however, room for improvement in this
direction for the tendency is to work too much on the lines of a jail.

Fourteen theatrical entertainments were given during the year and were much
appreciated by the inmates. The small sum charged to the public for admission
render these entertainments self-supporting. I would suggest they might be
given more frequently and that some other forms of amusements might be started.

16.     General.—The Asylum was under the charge of Major J. H. Sellick,
I.M.S., from the 1st January 1900 to the 17th April 1900, Major G. J. H. Bell,
I.M.S., from the 18th April 1900 to the 30th November 1901 and Captain C. Duer,
I.M.S., Junior Civil Surgeon, Rangoon, from the 1st December 1901 to the 31st
December 1902.

Mr. D. Philip held the post of Deputy Superintendent. The advances made
in promoting weaving and other industries in the Asylum and the improved finan-
cial results obtained in manufactures, gardening and dairy operations together
with the diminution in expenditure go to show that Mr. Philip has carried out his
duties in a trustworthy manner, with zeal and industry.

The Superintendent's report bears testimony to Mr. Philip's satisfactory
work.