arranged under water taps.

Two high-pressure steam disinfecting chambers serve the camp, and once a
week all blankets are passed through them. The camp contains no fleas,
lice, or bugs.

The day latrines are 100 yards from the living quarters. They are of the
Turkish kind, with movable tubs--1 tub for every 10 men. Every tub
contains some cresol solution. The night-soil is removed daily by the
Cairo road authorities and converted into manure. Some latrines close to
the barracks are kept for night use and are locked up during the day.


_Medical Attention._--The medical service of Maadi Camp is in the hands
of head-doctor Captain Scrimgeour, who in time of peace practised in
Nazareth. He is assisted by an English doctor-adjutant, and 4 Arab
doctors, natives of Syria. All these doctors speak Turkish and Arabic.
Nine English orderlies and 12 Turkish orderlies carry out the sick
duties. A dentist comes to camp when required.

The infirmary included three well-appointed quarters built in masonry,
and able to hold 40 patients.

The infirmary bedding accommodation consists of iron bedsteads with
spring mattress and stuffed mattress. The blankets are warm and
unlimited in number.


_Illness._--Every morning 300-400 prisoners come on sick parade. This
number represents about 8 per cent. of the strength. Although these men