Thirty-ninth annual report of the directors of the Glasgow Royal Asylum for Lunatics, submitted, in terms of their charter, to general meeting of contributors, 15th January, 1853.

  • Glasgow Royal Lunatic Asylum.
Date:
1853
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Credit: Thirty-ninth annual report of the directors of the Glasgow Royal Asylum for Lunatics, submitted, in terms of their charter, to general meeting of contributors, 15th January, 1853. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The Weekly Committee, in the beginning of the year, ordered separate Books of Expenditure to be kept for the Farm and the Garden; and devoted much of their attention to the cultivation and beautifying of the grounds. The garden has been more productive than ever, while the farm crops have been a fair average .* The grounds near the house of the Master of Works have been brought under cultivation, and a new road made to it. The Bow¬ ling-green has been finished, and now affords a place of healthy amusement and exercise to the Tatients in good weather. A beautiful pavilion has been erected in the centre of the Gentlemen’s airing-court, with six divisions, so as to protect the Patients in all weathers; and, in the centre of it, there is a small closed-in apart¬ ment, with windows in every direction, for the use of the attendant. In each of the divisions there are also seats and tables, with draft and backgammon boards for their amusement; and a new road has been begun close to the south railing opposite to the West House, while in the garden and grounds several handsome iron chairs have been placed for the accommodation of the Patients. Much of the building of both Houses has been repainted, and the polished stone has been well oiled. Several fire-places have been added to the East House for the comfort of the Paupers, in addition to the heated air; and several new drains have been made. A few bed-rooms have been lined with wood, and screen palings put up where required. The houses of the Steward, Master of Works, Gardener, and Coachman, have been painted and put into good order; and many of the galleries and dor¬ mitories have been whitewashed, and some parts painted, although not all that require it. In addition, several * An account of the produce of the Farm and Garden will be found at the end of this Jteport.