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QUESTION II.,—Continued.

Questions.

(I.) What quantity of Water is available for each patient every day?

What is the source of the Water Supply?

What is the quality of the Water?

(II.) Detail the arrangements as to Baths and La- vatories.

(III.) What is the system of Sewerage; and what the condition of the Privies ?

Answers.

Unlimited, but continued supply uncertain,

Surface and Springs.

Good.

There is a fair amount of Bath and Lavatory accom - modation, but the arrangement is defective.

Water closets are used disconnected from the wards.

QUESTION III.

Give the number of Visits of Inspection paid to the Hospital during the Year 1887.

Specifying the Character

of the Visit.

in respect to Notice.

And stating the Official Position of the Visitors.

By the Governor,

By a Government Inspector.

By Two of the Visiting Justices.

By Appointment,

Of Surprise,

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2

Occasionally by Colonial Surgeon.

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(I.) In reference to the above Table, state whether or not the Register Books were produced on every occasion; and if not, on how many occasions they were not so produced.

(II.) And if on any occasion when they were exa- mined, they were found not to be properly made up to date of examination.

(III.) State also how many Reports of the fol- lowing kinds have come under the notice of the Governor :-

(a.) Reports of a Financial and Statistical kind especially such as show the system on which Money and Store Accounts are kept and audited.

(6.) Reports by Persons charged with the imme-

diate management of the Hospital.

(c.) Reports by a Government Inspector, inde- pendent of the Governing Authority of the Hospital.

(Append copies of his Reports, if any.)

Register Books produced on each occasion.

Found made up to date.

Store Acconut, half-yearly.

Annual Report of Superintendent forwarded to Colonial Surgeon every year; ride Report of the latter in the Sessiona! Papers for 1887.

None.