within the State of Maryland whereat horse racing shall be permitted
for any stake, purse or reward, as are licensed by the Commission.

The Racing Commission has full power to prescribe rules, regula-
tions and conditions under which all horse races are conducted; and
may make rules restricting and regulating betting on all such races;
fix and regulate the rate of charge by the licensee for an admission,
the performance of any service, or for the sale of any article on the
premises; and also may regulate the size of the purse, stake or reward
offered for the conduct of such races, and the payment of money for
salaries, fees and compensation by the licensee.

In addition to licensing racing generally for a prescribed period,
bona fide County Fairs or Agricultural Exhibits are licensed by the
Racing Commission to conduct racing.

The decision of the Commission in the suspension or revocation
of licences arc matters in the discretion of the Commission. The
action of the Commission in suspending or revoking any license is
final, except, however, the propriety of such action is subject to
review by the courts on questions of law only.

STATE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

(Chapter 656, Acts of 1936.)
Terms expire first Monday in May, 1940.

It is the duty of the Department of Mechanical Engineering to
make, in each fiscal year, a complete survey of all physical prop-
erties of the State, such as mechanical equipment and repairs neces-
sary; to supervise the operation and maintenance of mechanical
equipment inside and outside of all State buildings, including the
heating, lighting, plumbing, ventilating, water supply and sewerage
disposal. The Department is required to make an annual report of
its activities, and list in detail all properties, repairs made and
changes necessary. The State Engineer and the Senior and Junior
Assistant Engineers are appointed by the Governor.
Elmer Hammond (State Engineer).... ............. 1023 W. Barre St., Baltimore
John F. Ecus, Jr. ( Senior Asst. Engineer) .. 6 Burke Ave... Towson
Harry Boublitz (Junior Asst. Engineer)- .3640 Hickory Ave... Baltimore

MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ST. MARY'S INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
FOR BOYS.

(Terms Expire 1939.)

Name. Postoffice.
Geo. M. Armor ... .. ....... ... ... . Baltimore
Albert D. Graham. ... ...... .. Baltimore
Edward Gross ... .. .. Baltimore
David London ... . -. ... Baltimore
George W. Rife .. .. .... . Baltimore
Superintendent, Brother Liguori, C F.X.

The Governor appoints five for two years from first Monday in
May. (Ch. 35, 1908.) ' "