The sixteenth annual report of the Lincolnshire County Lunatic Asylum, at Bracebridge, near Lincoln.

  • Lincolnshire County Lunatic Asylum at Bracebridge
Date:
1869
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Credit: The sixteenth annual report of the Lincolnshire County Lunatic Asylum, at Bracebridge, near Lincoln. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    —walking parties beyond tlie grounds, dances, quoits, croquet, &c.; in-doors — bagatelle, cards, dominoes, draughts, morris, balls, concerts, readings, and exhibi¬ tions of the magic-lantern have each in their turn contributed to drive away ennui, and the latter been much enhanced in their value by the acquisition of the Recreation-hall. The Library has received some addi¬ tions, and books, papers, and periodicals have circulated through the wards as usual. The best thanks of the Superintendent are due to the officers of the institution for the valuable assistance they have rendered to him in their several departments. One change took place in the staff. Through ill-health and general infirmity, the housekeeper found it neces¬ sary to resign her situation in May, when, her services having extended over fifteen years, a pension was granted to her under the provisions of the Lunacy Acts. Miss Sollitt, who was elected to succeed her, is very attentive, and appears to be quite competent to her duties. The changes amongst the attendants were more numerous than usual, but as a body they were steady and efficient. In conclusion, the Medical Superintendent again tenders his grateful acknowledgments to the Committee of Visitors for the continued support with which they have favoured him in the discharge of the very respon¬ sible duties of his office. (Signed) EDWARD PALMER, M.D, Medical Superintendent. c The Staff. Attendants. Conclusion.
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