A BOTTLE OF PORT FOR FIVE FARTHINGS.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2825, 14 April 1882, Page 3

A BOTTLE OF PORT FOR FIVE FARTHINGS.

“The Manufacture of Old Crusted Port,” says the “European Mail,” was the title of a lecture ' 'given by Dr Dollenette, a New Jersey physician, recently. One of the audience was requested to purchase from a local wine merchant of repute a bottle of port, tor which he paid six shillings. This, with cobwebs, &c.. was placed on the lecturer’s table. , Dr Gollenette then stated that bo would, 1 in the course of a few .minutes, produce a similar article at a coat of five farlbings. A judge—a gentlemen said to be well qualified—was then chosen by the meeting. A committee was chosen to come on to the platform and witness the operation, which consisted in weighing, out the ingredients. The basis of the composition was cider ; - bullock’s blood was, used for a rich tawny color, tartaric acid to give ago, cream of tartar mixed with gum water was smeared on the inside of the bottle, and gave a beautiful crust. Outside, cobwebs with dust and whitewash were applied to give an ancient look, and the bottle was stoppered with a well stained cork. ' The expert was introduced, and tasted a glass from each bottle, declaring, with a knowing wink at the audience, that the wine a la dollcneltc was the genuine article. The temperance audience of course applauded to the echo.