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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28TH APRIL, 1905.

Destitutes.-Relief and shelter were afforded to 741 destitutes.

Vaccinations.-1,975 infants were successfully vaccinated.

Operations. The following operations were performe 1 during the year :-

For Entropion,

Fistula in Ano,

3

3

Circumcision,

Internal Urethrotomy,

3

2

External

19

1

Amputation below Shoulder............

Do., of Arin.

1

1

Do., of Finger,

1

Laparotomy,

1

Paracentesis Abdominis,

5

Removal of Fibroid Tumour,

1

Cataract.

6

Lithotomy,

Mastoid Operation, ·

1

Removal of Glands,

1

..32

Total,

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. JEW HAWK for his professional help which was always readily given.

The Honourable

The Principal Civil Medical Office.

I have, &c.,

W. V. M. KOCH, Inspecting Medical Officer.

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