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DEATHS.

These numbered 13-11 males and 2 females-naking nearly 6 per cent. on the number treated. The causes of death were as follows-One male died of General Paralysis: Four males succumbed to Acute Alcoholism-an Englishman, a Scotsman, a Chinese and an Indian: one Chinese male died of Cerebral Softening an one European of Meningeal Hæmorrhage: three Chinese died of Acute Mania--2 males and 1 female: one Indian male succumbed to Dysentery and one Chinese male to Diarrhea: one Chinese female died of the result of cut throat, self inflicted prior to admission.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.

Various minor repairs were undertaken whenever it was necessary. It is to be regretted that funds are not available for the erection of buildings more in consonance with modern ideas and permitting modern methods of treatment.

STAFF.

Dr. HARTLEY had charge of the Asylum till October 9th, when I resumed charge on handing over my duties as Superintendent of the Government Civi! Hospital to Dr. BELL. Wardmaster REGAN succeeded Wardmaster COOKE, transferred to the Sanitary Department, and with Wardmaster TONG Po had charge under the direction of the Medical Officer. Several changes occurred among the Chinese Staff.

W. V. M.. KOCH,

Medical Officer