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136. Other Starches.—Forty two competitors, many 
of whom sent exhibits of high quality. Several extra 
prizes were awarded in this se€tion. 
137. Vanilla.w—Two samples only, neither of very 
good quality. . 
138. Honey.—Seven samples were exhibited, one only 
possessed any merit. 
139. Tobacco, cured.—One sample only exhibited 
which was of fair quality. 
140. Cayenne Pepper.—Eight competitors; the sam- 
ples showed much variation in colour and aroma. Those 
prized struck us as being of high quality. 
141. Guinea Peppers, dried.—Eight samples were 
exhibited and several of them appeared to be of high 
merit, 
142. Black Pepper.—Two samples only, the first prize 
being awarded to one of very fine quality. 
143. Essence of Pepper.—Four exhibits. That to 
which the first prize was awarded was of pleasing colour 
and aroma. 
144. Pimento.—Twosamples only, of moderate quality. 
145. Dried Ginger.—Three competitors exhibited, 
but the samples sent were not of high quality. 
146. Pickles.—Six exhibits, generally of fair quality. 
147. Hot Sauce.—Eight exhibits, none of which were 
of marked merit, ‘ 
148. Chutnee.—No exhibits. 
149. Curry Powder.—Six exhibits, That taking the 
first prize was of excellent colour with an exquisite 
flavour and marked aroma. The others were all of high 
merit. 
150. Guava Felly.—Seventeen competitors, The exe 
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