1903 The Flowing Bowl by Edward Spencer

THE FLOWING BOWL

I I Natural history of the vinc-lousc—"Spoofing" the Yanks —Properties of Argol—Brandy from sawdust—Desiccated window-sills—Enormous boom in whisky—Dewar and the trade—Water famine—The serpent Alcohol—Some figures —France the drunken nation, not Britain — Taxing of distilleries—Uisge bcatha—Fusel oil—Rye whisky—Palm wine—^John Exshaw knocked out by John Barleycorn Pages 72-S2

CHAPTER VIII

OTHER SPIRITS

Old Jamaica pine-apple—"Tots" for TommyAtkins—The grog tub aboard ship—Omelette an rhum—Rum-and-milk—Ditto- and-ale—A maddening mixture—Rectifying gin—" The seasoning as does it "—Oil of turpentine and table-salt—A long thirst—A farthing's worth of Old Tom—Roach-alum —Dirty gin—Gin and bitters—"Kosher" rum—An active and intelligent officer—Gambling propensities of the Israelites —The dice in the tumbler—Nomenclature at "The Olde Cheshyre Cheese "—" Rack "—" Cork ' 83-90

CHAPTER IX

CUPS WHICH CHEER

Claret combinations—Not too much noyeau—A treat for school boys—The properties of borage—" Away with melancholy " —Salmon's Household Companion—Balm for vapours— Crimean cup—An elaborate and far-reaching compound— Orgeat—A race-day cup—"Should auld acquaintance be forgot?"—Sparkling Isabella—Rochester's delight—Free mason's relish — Porter cup— Dainty drink for a tennis- party ....... 91-100