The fourth annual report of the North Wales Lunatic Asylum, Denbigh : for the year m.dccc.lii.

  • North Wales Counties Lunatic Asylum.
Date:
1853
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Credit: The fourth annual report of the North Wales Lunatic Asylum, Denbigh : for the year m.dccc.lii. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    class patients are nearly completed in a similar manner: but this work has been much retarded of late, in consequence of the continued wet weather. Frequent excursions into the adjoining country continue to be made by parties of the patients and attendants during the Summer months, and are a source of much gratification, as well as of utility in mitigating the tedium of confinement. The non-restraint system has been, as hitliertofore, - rigidly adhered to—the temporary use of the padded room only excepted, in cases of extreme violence. On the evening of the 5th instant—the great event of the season, so long talked of, and anticipated with so much delight—the “Ball,” as it is called, took place. We question whether any assembly in the Principality could boast of more happy faces. About 90 patients, and the attendants, assembled in the gallery on the female side of the house, and which they had very tastefully decorated with evergreens. The dancing was kept up with great spirit for some hours. Several songs and glees were sung by the patients and attendants. The frugal supper was then served, and all retired heartily delighted with their evening’s amusement. Not a word, or a gesture which could offend the most fastidious beholder, escaped during this happy re-union. All was joy and delight, and even rooted delusions appeared to vanish for the time. To our indefatigable Chairman, and the House Committee, we beg to offer our unfeigned thanks for their continued kind support in the discharge of our duties; and to our Chaplain, Matron, and Clerk, we wish to reiterate our grateful acknowledgment for the efficient assistance afforded us by them in their several capacities. R. LLOYD WILLIAMS, Visiting Physician. GrEO. T. JONES, Superintendent.