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promising. There seems some doubt whether the system inaugurated, of hold-
ing shows at the four following places, viz, Rájkot, Junágad, Wadhwán and
Bhávnagar, is likely to be attended with the success that was anticipated, and
that a return to Rájkot is to be recommended. It is yet early to form an opinion
on this point, as only two shows have been held under the present system. In
the ordinary course of events, the next show will be held at Rájkot and on its
success or otherwise it will be possible to form a more definite opinion. The
arrangements of the show were very good and the general management through-
out excellent.
Summary.
52. There were four horse shows during the year under report against five
last year. Owing to the prevalence of bubonic plague,
the Ahmednagar and Bhúj shows were abandoned and
a show was held at Junágad in Káthiáwár. The total number of exhibits at all
the shows was 2,602 against 3,064 last year, the decrease being particularly
noticeable at Moro for reasons given under the review of that show. The total
expenses amounted to Rs. 15,180, of which Rs. 11,023 were actually awarded as
prizes and Rs. 4,157 were spent for other purposes. Government contributed
Rs. 3,000 against Rs. 6,000 last year.
Stallions whose produce won
prizes.
53. Table XVI gives the number and class of stallions whose produce
won prizes at several horse shows. It will be seen
that the produce of 21 sires won 53 prizes, viz., 3 each
of the first 3 classes and 44 of other classes. When
compared with the last year's results these figures appear to be meagre, but the
fact is that no horse show was held during the year at Ahmednagar, and com-
plete information of the stock which won prizes at the Moro and Talhár shows
has not been received.
54. Tables XVII to XX are not given, as they are not applicable to this
Presidency.
VI.—GENERAL.
55. Table XXI shows the total cost of the Department during the year
amounted to Rs. 67,878-5-10 against Rs. 68,733-4-1 last year or a decrease
of Rs. 855. The saving of Rs. 7,748, principally under the heads of " Purchase
of Stallions " and " Prizes at horse shows, " was nearly counterbalanced by
the increase of Rs. 6,893 mainly under the heads " Cost of feed, &c.", " Pay of
officers, &c." and "Contingencies," leaving a net decrease of Rs. 855 as stated
above. The total cost of the Department has been divided under the following
sub-heads:—
1.
2
3.
Cost of Supervision...
Keep and Purchase of Stallions...
Prizes for Horse Shows ......
Total...
Rs.
24,590
40,287
3,000
67,878
a.
8
13
0
5
p.
7
3
0
10
Of this amount Rs. 16,513-10-2 were charged to Local Funds, Rs. 14,737-3-6,
being the pay of the Superintendent, were debited to the Imperial Funds, and
the remainder, Rs. 36,627-8-2, were paid from Provincial Revenues.
PART II.—PROVINCIAL REPORT.
1 .—HORSE-BREEDING.
56. The Arab stallion " Maxim " maintained by the Hyderabad Local
Board covered 63 mares against 23 last year. Out of the 23 mares covered last
year, 14 foaled, 6 not held, and the result of 6 mares is not known. The total
cost of feed, keep, &c., on account of this horse was Rs. 445. The work done
by him is most satisfactory, and clearly proves that he is popular and that
there is great demand for his services.