288 TlMEHRI. 
libitum. Mode of preparation : A handful of the leaves is infused in 
a pint of water and then strained, and added to barley water. The 
plant is also pounded and used as an emollient poultice to inflamed 
parts. 
Class V— Woods. 
The Judges report that the exhibits of local Woods 
were not numerous, nor were they as good as might 
have been expected in a colony so rich in Timber 
products as is this. Indeed, but for the collection of 
duplicates of the specimens sent to the Forestry Exhibi- 
tion, the local woods would have been unrepresented. 
There were however some fine specimens of letter wood, 
which it is suggested should be secured for the Colonial 
and Indian Exhibition. The shingles and stones were of 
very ordinary quality. 
The woods of Dominica were well illustrated by a col- 
lection for which a prize of $15 was awarded; and a similar 
display from Tobago gained a second prize. The diffi- 
culty and cost of transporting larger samples, precluded 
these products being shewn on a larger scale. Surinam 
also sent a collection of timber specimens small in bulk 
but of much interest. 
Class VI.— Mineral Products. 
The exhibit of Gold and auriferous ores, &c, by Mr. 
ABRAHAM, one of the most striking objects in this class 
and in the Exhibition, should be a convincing testimony 
as to the existence of a store of precious metal only 
awaiting capital and labour to become a considerable 
source of wealth to the colony. But our undefined 
boundaries and the want of security resulting therefrom 
are hindrances which require to be removed. Some 
