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the prizes allotted for each class, and the total sum of Rs. 400 sanctioned by Government,
together with Rs. 271 granted by the District Board, Jhang, was awarded. Thus a total
sum of Rs. 671 was awarded in this year against Rs. 441 distributed in the previous year.
It is hoped that the grant of prizes more freely, which has been done in the present as
well as in the previous year, will make the horse show more popular than it has hitherto
been.
" Though a very large number of mares was present for branding, only 17 were select-
ed and branded by the Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department. The number
branded last year was 34.
" The two snaffle bridles sent by the Inspector-General of Civil Veterinary Depart-
ment were given to those horse-breeders who brought a larger number of animals and
received prizes in several classes.
" No remounts were purchased this year by the Government officer, as the remount
officers arrived at a time when a large number of animals was removed from the fair
ground : 29 horses, 1 mare, and 3 mules were purchased by dealers at the show at a cost
of Rs. 31,78-8-0. Last year the dealers purchased 4 horses, 3 mares, and I mule for Rs.
1,173. The highest price paid this year was Rs. 255, the lowest Rs. 38 ; the average is
Rs. 111. Last year the figures were Rs. 4,00,65 and 147 respectively. The fees realized
on the sales amounted to Rs. 73-10-3 as compared with Rs. 23-7-9 recovered in the last
year. Thus there was an increase of Rs. 50-2-6 over the receipts of the previous year,
which is very satisfactory.
" The statement showing the income and expenditure of the horse show referred to in
the Director of Land Records and Agriculture, Punjab's circular letter No. 2, dated 23rd
February 1892, will be sent hereafter direct to that officer as soon as accounts are receive-
ed from Tahsil Jhang.
" As usual, the prizes were distributed to the winners in open Darbar, which was
well attended by the Darbaris, Kursi Nashins, and other gentry and public of the district.
Before the prizes were awarded, the Deputy Commissioner made a speech, in which the
advantages of horse-breeding were fully explained to the audience. Complimentary
' parwanas ' were also given to the zemindars who had assisted in bringing more
animals at the show. The show ended with horse and camel races, tent-pegging, lemon-
cutting, tilting the ring, tug of war, and other sports, of which the people of the district
are very glad.
" If a complete success of the show is desired, I beg to suggest that prizes should be
awarded freely for several years to come, after which the horse-owner will, I am sure,
learn to appreciate the objects in view.
"In conclusion, I record my thanks to Resaldar Partab Singh, Extra Assistant Com-
missioner, who acted as Secretary at the show, and gave prompt assistance in the manage-
ment."
The Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department (Mr. Drage), notes : " Not having
attended the show before, I am unable to compare it with previous ones ; but, considering
the small number competing in each class (with the exception of branded mares), I can
hardly report favorably on it.
" The class for branded mares filled well, 45 competing. Many of these were useful
animals and should mate well with an Arab, as the majority were lacking in quality; all
the remaining classes were very poorly represented. In the class "for branded mares with
foal at foot" only one competed.
"The District Board gave Rs. 205 towards the prizes, but with such poor competition
it was found difficult to distribute the money.
" I was able to brand 17 mares during the two days I attended the show, all of which
were useful animals with plenty of bone and substance, but possibly lacking in quality.
" In conclusion, I would beg to recommend that the same amount be given by Govern-
ment in prize money for the year 1893-94."
I have attended this show in former years, and regret to have to report that, compared
with other district horse shows, that of Jhang has failed to develop, as it might have been
expected to. In the district are very good horse stock and good brood mares; but the
owners generally have shown apathy with regard to attending the gathering; moreover,
stallions of the district have not been duly utilized, and owners, when enjoined to send
their branded mares to the Government stallions, have raised objections to the class of
horse supplied. To meet their wishes, other stallions have been provided; but still there
has been manifest want of appreciation of the Government sires ; and on one occasion
when I attended this show, 1 was informed that many of the branded mare-owners prefer-
red to employ country-bred stallions. When Colonel Harcourt was Deputy Commission-
er of this district, the Jhang show was a success, and horse-breeding was rapidly
developing. Since that period it has been on the wane, and for the last few years
the question has arisen whether it be advisable to continue granting Imperial prizes
here, or to send such monies to other more successful districts. Judging from the
report on the last show above quoted, it is evident that the present Deputy Commissioner