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Conclusion. In conclusion I placo bn record the very satisfactory
sanitation measures, water supply and measures to help our work in tho little
detention Hospital. Here a Naik is left in charge. Ho has been there
five years, is clean keen and obedient, It is realised that every man
enlisted as first a soldier then anything else. By countesy of tho C.O.
this Naik is not suddenly taken for fatigues, route marches, etc. etc. na­
turally tho continuity in treatment of patients is maintained and apprecia­
tion felt that this system exists.
X-ray work and major surgical, work has been carried out at the Arae-
rical Mission Hospital by Dr. R.Thoms, M.D. He is always willing to help
and his proficiency as a surgeon is very deeply appreciated.
II. Rations.

The ration remains the same as in 1943, i.e«
Atta (no rice available) l£ lbs.
Dhal 2 ozs.
Ghee 1 oz.
Salt i oz.
Onions oz. (approx.)
FiBh 2 ozs. (approx)
Rood 2J- lbs.
Each man pays Annas 3 towards Extra Messing which includes
Masala etc. Repeated attempts have been cade to get the men to increase,
this subscription to enable meat to be issued once or twice a week but al­
though men are willing to spend up to Rs.IO/- per month in Coffee shops,
these attempts have invariably been met with 100^ refusal, The amount
subscribed is extremely low when one considers that the normal subscriptions
of Indian Army Sepoys, on lower rates of pay than here, frequently subscribe
Rs.2/8/- per month.
During the cold weather we still continue to supply the following
from Ruwi.
Cauliflower, Onions, Cucumber, Brinjal, Cabbage, Pumpkins, Chillies, Ladies
Fingers, Tomatoes^ Melons, Spinach, Garlic, Turnips, Radish, Beetroot,
Beans (various types).
Unfortunately most of the men refuse to eat ouch things as tomatoes,
cauliflower, cabbage, spinach and beetroot which would undoubtedly assist
in preventing ulcers which are so prevalent and will only eat Radish, pump­
kin, brin^als and Ladies fingers.

A number of Papaya trees planted last year have grown successfully
but there is a shortage of fruit owing to the inability of any of the garden­
ers to determine the sex of these trees until they reach maturity, I am
experimenting trith bananas brought from Sib which seem to be growing suc­
cessfully.
The Canteen is supplying milk, tea, sugar, soap, cloth, cigarettes
and matches at about the bazaar costs. Aerated waters have not been
available for the past 8 months as the Government of India have consistently
refused export permits for our gas cylinders sent to Karachi for refill.
The necessary permit has recently been obtained.
12. Sports.

Hockey and Basketball are played regularly. The hockey team again
won the opon tournament for the Consulate Club Cup in April. Sports have
been organised and mon of the Infantry won the majority of prises at the
open sports meeting held at the Maqbul Club in March.

P.T. is carried out three times a week by all ranks.