15

109. The expenses under this head for the last ten years are as follows : —

Rs.

a

p.

In 1878-79 the

keep of 478/12 stallions cost Rs.

19,674

12

3

„ 1879-80

„ 517/12

18,484

1

3

„ 1880-81

„ 515/6

15,646

2

9

„ 1881-82

„ 65.81

17,755

5

8

„ 1882-83

„ 73.32

19,600

15

6

„ 1883-84

„ 72.78

23,269

2

2

1884-85

„ 70.28

23,114

11

4

„ 1885-86

„ 76.06

24,020

15

5

„ 1886-87

„ 93.69

31,321

15

11

„ 1887-88

„ 100.40

83,612

0

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110. Referring to paragraph 1 of Government Resolution No. 7443 in the
Revenue Department, dated 2nd November 1887, I beg to state that I inspected
the mares in the Sátára District during the year under review. Belgaum and
Bijápur have always been unfavourably reported on, and I am of opinion that it
would be waste of money touring in these districts.

111. The information as regards coverings at the various stations asked
for in paragraph 2 of the above Resolution is given in Appendices VIII.
and IX.

                                                              J. K. GRAINGER,

                                    Superintendent, Horse-breeding Operations,

                                                                         Bombay Presidency.