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ON CIDER...
Good cider can only be made from a special form of
Qder apple which is grown largely in the West of
England; there are many varieties, the best known
being the "Foxwhelp" and "Kingston Black".
These apples are very sweet, have httle acidity, and
an astringent quaUty which gives the Qder made
from them both character and body.
This beverage has many claims to favour for general
household use; it has a dehghtfuUy refreshing
character and, while containing just suiEcient alcohol
to stimulate appetite and digestion, is quite suitable
for aU but the very youngest members of the family.
It has also been recognised for many years by the
medical profession as one of the best preventatives
and cures for gout and rheumatism, and to have
exceptional properties as a tonic.
The Qders produced in the respective cider-making
counties differ considerably in style and flavour, the
choice being one of individual taste; here they are—
all excellent—we suggest you try each in turn ..
degustibus non est disputandum.
DEVONSHIRE: "VICTORIA" Brand (The Victoria Wine
Co., Ltd.).
"SYMONS'"(Jno. Symons& Co., Ltd.)
HEREFORD: "BULMER'S" (H. P. Buimer & Co.,
Ltd.).
SOMERSET: "LORNA DOONE"(The Victoria Wine
Co.,Ltd.).
NORFOLK: "GAYMER'S" (Wm. Gaymer & Co.
Ltd.).
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