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SCHEDULE No. U. RACING CLUBS.—RECOMMENDATIONS. Bay of Plenty J.C. —We recommend railing the inside of racing-track, erection of suitable stand, and all other necessary appointments, sanitary and otherwise. Ohinemuri J.C. ; (Waihi J.C.) —We allot one license and two days to Ohinemuri, with which Waihi should coalesce to race at Paeroa. We recommend improvement in sanitary and other arrangements. Rotorua J.C. —We recommend railing the inside of the racing-track, erection of grandstand and other necessary appliances. Present state of appointments a disgrace to a tourist resort. South Auckland R.C. —Tenure of course from Agricultural and Pastoral Association should be permanently fixed, and appointments and sanitary arrangements improved. Strongly recommend amalgamation for racing purposes South Auckland R.C, Waikato H.C., and neighbouring non-totalizator clubs, and alteration of date to the spring to suit this combination. Te Aroha J.C—We recommend railing inside of racing-track. Takapuna J.C. —lt is promised that the course will be extended shortly to not less than one mile in circumference. Te Kuiti R.C. —We recommend obtaining freehold of course or permanent right to race at fixed rental, and also railing the inside of racing-track, erection of suitable stand and other necessary appointments, sanitary and otherwise. Thames J.C. —We recommend extension of track to at least 7 furlongs, and proper railing inside of racing-track. Whangarei R.C. —We recommend erection of proper appointments, including railing the inside of racing-track, and securing freehold tenure or permanent right to race at a fixed rental. Dannevirke R.C. —We recommend acquisition of freehold of property and provision of suitable appliances, sanitary and otherwise. We were dissatisfied with the manner in which the buildings were maintained on the course. Porangahau R.C. —We recommend acquisition of freehold of course or permanent right to race at a fixed rental, and railing the inside of racing-track, and provision of proper sanitary and other accommodation. In regard to this meeting, consideration has been given to its isolation. Tolaga Bay J.C. —We recommend acquisition of freehold tenure or permanent right to race at a fixed rental, and railing the inside of racing-track. In regard to this meeting consideration has been given to its isolation. Waipukurau J.C. ; (Waipawa County R.C.) —We allot one license and one day to Waipukurau with which Waipawa should coalesce to race at Waipukurau, and we recommend improved sanitary accommodation for men at Waipukurau. Wairoa County R.C. —We recommend acquisition of freehold tenure or a permanent right to race at a fixed rental, and railing the inside of racing-track. In regard to this meeting consideration has been given to its isolation. Woodville D.J.C.; (Pahiatua R.C.) —We allot two licenses and four days' racing to Woodville, with which Pahiatua should coalesce to race at Woodville. Opunake R.C. —We recommend erection of proper appointments, including alterations of seven-furlong start and fitting proper sanitary accommodation, &c. Stratford R.C. —Promise given to carry out plans as submitted to the Gaming Act Commission, including proper sanitary accommodation and avoidance of dangerous turns in close proximity to starting-posts. Foxton .R.C. —We suggest that appliances, sanitary and otherwise, be put in <iood order. Mtiifon, J.C. ; (Rangitikei R.C.)— We allot two licenses and four days' racing to Marton, and suggest amalgamation under the name of " Rangitikei-Marton " Racing Club, to race on Marton course. In arriving at this decision we are influenced largely by the facilities for railway communication.