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264 by the large-leafed Calladiums, some of which had drops on them from the waterfall, running from side to side of each leaf, and, on the green velvety surface, appearing like quicksilver. It is a beautiful little cascade, and I should have been very sorry to have missed it.

At twelve we reached Batoe, having accomplished the journey in less than six hours, to the no small astonishment of the Wodono; and after an hour's rest we went to see the coffee factory of Mr. P. The fresh berries, when gathered, are thrown into a dentated cylinder, which is turned round by means of steam, and, as it revolves, grates the pulpy covering off the husk or shell iu which the berry is contained. These fall into running rills or conduits, which convey them to reservoirs outside the factory, where, by means of rakes and brooms, they are washed clean. The reservoirs are then partially opened to allow the exuviæ to escape into some neighbouring ditch. The coffee