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method of calculating the molasses, it being given in 
gallons ; but members could calculate it allowing 14 lbs. 
to a gallon. In 1882-83 the molasses sent into Canada 
from this colony amounted to 372,506 gallons, about 
a third of what was sent in 1877-78. So our trade, 
he thought, had been hit very hard indeed. There were 
other points in reference to Mr. Nind's paper ; but he 
thought it would perhaps be better to continue the dis- 
cussion when Mr. Nind was present. He ordered that 
it be announced in the advertisement calling next meet- 
ing, that the matter would be discussed. He might add 
with regard to Canada that the beet-root production 
in Quebec had proved a failure. >At present there 
were five refineries in Canada, representing a capital of 
$2,750,000, employing directly 3,500 persons, and giving 
employment indirectly to over 30,000 ; so it was not 
likely that Canada would alter her tariff in favour of 
any nation that would compete with her refiners. 
The President laid on the table for the information 
of members the Custom Tariff of Canada from the year 
1879 to the year 1884. 
The meeting then adjourned. 
Meeting held nth September. — The Honourable B. 
Howell Jones, President, in the chair. 
There were 13 members present. 
Election. — Associate : Lloyd Price. 
Commercial Relations with Canada. — The President 
referring to the proposed discussion on Mr. Nind's 
