THE TURF. The fact that the .taxf has advanced in popular estimation instead of deteriorating may bo ascribed to the great change that has been brought about of late years in regard to the management of the sport. The old times, which are reminiscent of barefaced swindling and fraudulent practices, have de parted, or, at anyrato, cannot now go on un checked. Although objectionable irregulari ties may still exist, they only cfo aoin a minor degree, astrictersuporvisionbeing exercised, and recalcitrants dealt with as they deserve. Mon of unquestioned practical experience are required to keep the turf at the high-water mark which it baa attained as a sport, and 1c prevent degenerating influences from caunng it permanent injury. The proper time to discuss racing in a retrospective article iu ut the end of the racing season, but a few lines at the present juncture will possibly not bo out of place. One of the principal features appertaining to the sport in ZeJau i d’lnug the p ust 12 mouths ha' -'"0 th{> effort--i'i the inet iUicians--or a-3 :.ro better known, thefoohias " to c- •’’"c.tUe right of plying theic •. ocation on metropolitan courses, under license from metropolitan clubs. They placed tlfo matter..
