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medical department 81 logy Each class is examined viva voce upon the subject of the Lectures which they have been attending during the preceding week An opportunity is thus afforded of ascertaining the progress which each Student is making of correcting any mis- apprehensions and of explaining any difficulties which may have arisen With this familiar and conversational mode of instruction the Tutor is enabled to combine advice to each Student as to his plan of reading and note-t aking and resid- ing within the College he is constantly accessible and may be consulted upon numerous subjects to which the Professors could scarcely be expected to give their time and attention The Tutor's course of instruction is especially calculated to promote and encourage regular and diligent attention upon Lectures as necessary preparation for his examinations which have strict reference to the Lectures of the preceding week During the Summer Session the same method is pursued with the subject of Botany XV King's College Hospital This Hospital is situate in the immediate neighbourhood of the College and already accommodates 120 patients Table showing the number of Patients annually relieved In-Patients Out-Patients Total 1840 1841 1842 1843 1844 1845 1846 Grand Total 778 066 255 214 290 11 138 131 11 643 196 12 585 100 15 933 170 16 547 980 80 116 834 469 12 428 12 774 13 781 17 093 17 717 88 096 The above Returns are exclusive of minor casualties