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storm of May 1889 and is recognised necessity.
A sum of $32,000 and a loan of $40,000 has been invested for improvements to what is known as the Race Course or Recreation Ground at the Happy Valley. The attention of Sir William Des Vœux was drawn to this subject prior to his departure on leave in February last, and the desirability of carrying out these improvements has on several occasions been impressed upon me since. This recreation ground is not only availed by Members of the Civil Service and others belonging to the Colony but the Members of the Army and Navy take full advantage of it.
I may add that whether the actual Race Course is enlarged or not, a considerable amount of money will have to be expended for sanitary ...
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