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In reply to a question of the Rev. D. J. Re}Tiolds, 
the Secretary of the Committee (J. Rodway) said the 
fruit was specially picked the day before shipment and 
sorted and packed under his supervision. He might 
also state that the consignees found no fault with the 
packing. 
The President said that when the trial was proposed 
at the suggestion and on the motion of Sir Cavendish 
Boyle, it was specially limited to the Canadian Line. 
In his (the President's) opinion the voyage was cer- 
tainly too long for much chance of success under 
present conditions. 
Mr. D. G. Garraway remarked that fruit was success- 
fully shipped from Dominica by this line. 
It was agreed that the report should be brought up 
for consideration at the next meeting. 
On the motion of the Honorary Secretary, seconded 
by the Rev. D. J. Reynolds, a cordial vote of thanks 
was given to the Committee for the trouble they had 
taken in carrying out the experiment. 
The annexed communication from the Ao-ricultural 
Society of Trinidad was read : — 
18th December, 1901. 
Dear Sir, 
I beg to forward herewith copy of a report of the 
Sugar Committee of this Society upon a suggestion for 
the combination of Cane Sugar Producers to promote 
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