go ' TiMEHRI. 
We would also state that the Company distin6lly 
consider the introdu6lion of the Blackman fan **as an 
experiment." 
Might we suggest that the Society might " organize." 
a shipment, as wrong kind of fruit sent, picked at a 
wrong time, and sent in wrong kind of packages, might 
lead to bad results and consequent great disappointment. 
We are, &c., 
GARNETT & CO. 
The Honorary Secretary spoke of the necessity for 
careful packing and for the proper selection of fruit in 
the best stage of ripeness. He had seen pine-apples 
packed at St. Michael's and could state that there the 
greatest care was taken. It would be necessary to under- 
stand these matters, if the experiment was to be a 
success. 
Mr. Geo. Garnett also spoke of the necessity for care- 
ful picking and packing. If the fruits were too ripe, or 
packed so as to rub aigainst each other, it was almost 
certain they would be spoilt. 
The Hon. C. P. Gaskin suggested that the Society 
should make a trial shipment of fruit as they had done 
with timber. If funds permitted, and if conducted under 
the supervision of Professor Harrison, he thought it 
should prove successful and might stimulate others. 
It was agreed to accept this suggestion as a recom- 
mendation to the Directors. 
Communications in reference to the Greater Britain 
Exhibition to be held in London, 1898, were read and 
referred to the Committee of Correspondence. 
The following Government Communication to the Secre- 
jn reference to the Imperial Institute was read : — 
