| attributable in a great measure to illicit | prostitution, requests that the necessity for the | exercise of greater care and vigilance on the line | of march may be urged upon regimental authorities. | | 2. If necessary, some restriction should be placed | on the men going out of camp, by posting picquets | in different directions, and strengthening them | when cases of venereal increase. | No. 68, dated | Draws attention to Circular No. 67 of 1876, and 24th November | requests that the instructions therein contained 1880. | regarding the medical examination of all unmarried | soldiers on first arrival at a new station may be | carried out, care being taken that the examination | of the men is conducted with the utmost decency. | | 2. These medical examinations are of importance in | detecting the existence and arresting the spread | of venereal disease. | No. 23, dated | Forwards for information and guidance an extract from 23rd April | a ruling of the Chief Court, Punjab, regarding the 1883. | registration of women convicted of practising | illicit prostitution. | No. 69, dated | The Commander in Chief requests that careful 26th November | attention of Cantonment Committees and Lock Hospital 1883. | Sub-Committees may be directed to the following | points, wherever free quarters for registered women | have been, or may hereafter be, established:-- | | 2. Where cantonment funds can afford it, experienced | and reliable Dhais should be employed to supervise | the registered women. | [Transcriber's Note: The following text is the transcription of a page of a multi-part document.]