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[page 414] Q. And there they had 700 patients? A. When I first went there they did. Q. How many patients are there in this hospital? A. I think about 400. Q. How many attendants did they employ in Taunton hospital with 700 patients? A. I dont remember Q. How many here when you were here? A. I think about 16 male attendants; that is, before the new chapel ward was open. Q. More now? A. Yes, sir. Q. Do you know how many female attendants? A. I dont. Q. This includes no officers. You are speaking of attendants in the technical sense? A. Yes sir. Q. Was there any lack of attendants over at the hospital here? A. I dont know as I am able to say. Q. Did the number of attendants to patients average about the same as in your department? A. Yes, sir. Q. Some where from 10 to 15 to an attendant was there? a. Yes, sir Q. If an attendant was faithful and performed his