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Nevertheless, the prize specimens proved that in spite 
of adverse seasons it was quite possible to produce re- 
fining crystals of the proper grade of colour, as well as 
of high polaristric indication. The following table shows 
the polariscope readings of the exhibits in this section : — 
Name of Estate. Pol. Name of Estate. Pol. 
Cane Grove 
... 94/80 
Nonpareil (2nd P.) 
97'50 
Providence 
-95'3° 
Cornelia Ida (1st P.) . 
. ...97'5o 
Uitvlugt 
...96-00 
Leonora 
. ...98-00 
Aurora 
...96-50 
Cornelia Ida 
. ...98-00 
Providence 
...9660 
Tuschen de Vrienden.. 
. ...98-30 
Tuschen de Vrienden.. 
...96-80 
Uitvlugt 
. ...98-30 
Uitvlugt 
...96-90 
Aurora 
. ...98-80 
Ruimveldt 
...97-00 
Tuschen de Vrienden .. 
. ...9910 
Setlion D. — There being so few common 
process 
estates in the colony, the exhibits of Muscovado Sugar 
were naturally not numerous. Those on exhibition were, 
however, pronounced to be of very good quality. 
Sections E. F. dr 3 G. — The exhibits of Molasses and 
Rum received great praise. Indeed it might have been 
anticipated that an indifferent sugar-making season 
would result in offal products of unusual excellence. 
The samples of White Rum exhibited were exceedingly 
good as a whole, but the one which took the first prize, 
Cane Grove, was of a much superior quality to any of the 
others. Some fifteen other samples were very close to one 
another. The Coloured Rums were of a fair average quality, 
but several of them had an acid, smoky, or brassy taste. 
The first prize for Compound Bitters was awarded to 
an excellent example of local manufacture, and there is 
no doubt that with capital this article could be produced 
largely and profitably. It is to be regretted that 
liqueurs are not manufactured in British Guiana as they 
