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During the past year 135 male and 95 female cases were discharged
compared with 101 of both sexes the previous year. The
average duration of residence for males was 157.40 days, compared
with 216.40 days in the prior year, and 132.03 for females
compared with 122.17. The shorter stay in the case of male
patients during the year is accounted for by the fact that none were
discharged who had exceptionally long terms of treatment as in
the year 1931.
The class of case that came under treatment has been disappointing
in as much as they compare unfavourably with previous
years. In the early cases the results are always satisfactory as
the advanced cases are unsatisfactory.
There appears to be no alternative to Institutional treatment.
The economic situation no doubt has a large bearing on Pulmonary
Tuberculosis generally, and until cases can be admitted
into an Institution before they reach the advanced stage, and
when advanced, remain there, little headway can be made in combating
Tuberculosis of the lungs.
As it is now, the advanced and infectious case, in many instances,
is at liberty to contaminate his family and the public at
large.

Entertainment.
As in previous years the usual Whist Drives and Billiard
Handicaps were held, winning competitors being entitled to
prizes. The monthly concerts were also enthusiastically received
both by the patients and members of the Staff.
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