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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.