400 TiMEHRI. 



and shells, by the women of British Guiana, are artistically arranged 

 and represent a great amount of labour and patience. 



L. F. Valladares ; Universal Relish.- -A very delicious sauce. 



Portuguese Lady colonists ; Embroidery, Art Needlework.— Em- 

 broidery — different pieces of embroidery, all showing a high skill in the 

 art. The designs are artistic. Art Needlework — a very large exhibit 

 consisting of a number of lace handkerchiefs and yokes. The work is 

 very good and the designs well chosen. 



James Rodway ; Dried Capsicums. — A dried pepper of good quality. 



E. Leila; Curry Powder. — Pungent and of good flavour. 



Gaskin & Co.; Chocolate; sticks, cakes and powdered —Purity, 

 strength and flavour of the pro:?u6t as exhibited in stick, cake and 

 powdered forms. 



Mrs. and Miss Waby ; Necklaces of "Job's Tears."— Novelty, attrac- 

 tive appearance and good execution. 



Mrs. Clegg ; Fish Scale Work. — Well designed and construfted, 

 showing good work. 



The following communication from the U. S. Vice- 

 Consul was read, and the Secretary was direfted to for- 

 ward the thanks of the Society : — 



Georgetown, August 13th, 1894. 

 Thomas Daly, Esq., Secretary, 

 R. A. & C. Society. 

 Sir,— In reply to your letter of sometime since, touching Steam 

 Plowing in the cultivation of Sugar under certain conditions, I now beg 

 to enclose herewith a communication dated July 3rd 1894, and received 

 the I2th instant, from the Louisiana Sugar Experiment Station, through 

 the Department of State at Washington, which, it is hoped covers the 



information desired. 



I am, &c., 



EDGAR FURBUSH, 



Actg. Vice-Consul. 



Louisiana Sugar Experiment Station, 



Audubon Park, New Orleans, La, 



July 3, 1894. 

 Hon. J. Spaight, Vice-Consul, 



United States of America, Georgetown. 



Sir,— The letter of the Hon. Thomas Daly has been referred to me 

 by the Department of Agriculture at Washington for reply. 



