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certainly ours was considerably more complete than either of the others, 

 whether as regards the higher or the lower grades ; and we spared no 

 opportunity of pointing out the effeft of the bounty and of proteftive 

 duties. In summarising the practical results of our exhibit for the 

 " Tribune" at the close of the Fair, this was one of the chief things that 

 I mentioned as being the probable result, and since then, it has taken 

 place. In very many other ways I believe the Colony will eventually 

 feel the praftical benefit of the participation in the Exhibition. 



As to my departure from Chicago, I cannot definitely state a time, 

 but I do not anticipate being able to get away until about the 25th or 

 26th. As soon as I properly can of course I shall do so — the weather is 

 not such that I should care to be here longer than I can possibly help. 

 Trusting that all matters are satisfaftory. 



I am, very faithfully yours, 



J. J. QUELCH. 



The Honourable N. Darnell Davis gave notice of 

 motion as follows : — 



"That the sum of S200 be paid from the funds of the Royal Agricul- 

 tural and Commercial Society of British Guiana, on the award of its 

 Agricultural Committee, to such person or persons as shall, by the 30th 

 of September next, inform the Society of the most advantageous way 

 of colouring rum for market, so as to produce at the same time the 

 least degree of obscuration." 



Mr. Hargreaves gave notice of motion as follows : — 

 "That Rule 8, Schedule B,, be altered, by expunging the words 'or 

 in the gallery'." 



Mr. Quelch then addressed the meeting in reference 

 to the Chicago exhibits. The diplomas and medals 

 awarded to exhibitors could hardly be expected to arrive 

 within the next year. Those exhibits that were to be 

 returned had been despatched before he left Chicago, 

 but on account of the congested state of the traffic could 

 hardly be expelled for a month or two. Many of the 

 things might have been disposed of had it not been for 

 the high duties demanded, which were enforced even if 

 the articles were thrown away. He was glad to say that 



