303
Destitutes.-Relief and shelter were afforded to 741 destitutes.
Vaccinations.-1,975 infants were successfully vaccinated.
Operations. The following operations were performed during the year :—
For Entropion,
Fistula in Ano,
Circumcision,
Internal Urethrotomy,
External
多多
Amputation below Shoulder,.
3
1
1
Do., of Arm,
1
Do., of Finger,
1
Laparotomy,
1
Paracentesis Abdominis,
5
Removal of Fibroid Tumour, ...
1
Cataract.
6
Lithotomy,
2
Mastoid Operation,....
1
Removal of Glands,
1
Total,
.32
Of these the case of External Urethrotomy was unsuccessful, the patient having interfered with the wound and dressing, and septicemia resulted. The case of Laparotomy was also unsuccessful-it was performed for a rapidly grow- ing left ovarian cyst which was found to be malignant with extensive secondary deposits in the peritoneum and mesentery. The patient was a 2-para aged about 27 years.
The Tung Wah Plague Branch.-Owing to the mild epidemic of Plague it was fortunately not necessary to occupy this building.
Inspection Visits.-The Visiting Justices paid their regular fortnightly visits of inspection during the year, and on every occasion found everything in a satis- factory condition.
Conclusion. In concluding I must thank the Chairman and Board of Direct- ors for their courtesy and ready help in several matters connected with the institutions, and Dr. ÏEW HAWK for his professional help which was always readily given.
I have, &c.,
The Honourable
The Principal Civil Medical Office.
W. V. M. KOCH, Inspecting Medical Officer.