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V I C T O R I A L O Z E NU ES
In Peppermint, Cinnamon, Lemon, Eose, Ginger, Clove, and
a great variety of the Finest Essences.
THE PIXR E St CO nee C ^ I H S
WHJGH CAN B E M A a E
These LOZENGES are of an Improved Shape, Free from Colour, and being Mann-
factured from the Finest Sugar by Patent Steam Machinery, all Working of the Sugar by
the Hands is avoided.
Sold in neat Packets at Id., 2d., 4d., 8d., and Is. 4d. each.
The unprecedented mecesi of these Lozenges, arising from a universal appreciation of
their inimitable qualities, having already tempted various unprincipled parties to aim at
imitating them, we would impress upon purchasers the necessity of asking specially for
" WOTHERSPOON'S VICTOBIA LOZENGES,"
and making sure that our names are on every packet, without which none are genuine.
We have much pleasure in directing attention to the following Analysis and Report, and
are respectfully,
EGBERT WOTHERSPOON & CO.,
Dunlop Street, Qlasgo-w, and 66 Queen Street, Cheapside, London.
WOTHEESPOOFS VICTORIA :LOZEHGES.
We have much pleasure in directing the attention of our readers to these
Lozenges, which are a new improved form of Confectionery, introduced by Messrs. Robert
Wotherspoon & Co., of Glasgow.
Severti samples of Messrs. Wotherspoon's Victoria Lozenges, (viz., Cinnamon, Clove,
Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Musk, Peppermint, and Rose,) have been submitted to
examination with the following results : —
The whole of these Lozenges consist entirely of pure sugar — the different flavours
being due to the introduction of essential oils and essences, with the exception of the
Ginger, the flavour of which appears to be produced by means of very finely ground
finger.
These Lozenges are also entirely free from any colouring matter whatever, and are
therefore perfectly white, the Ginger Lozenges having a very faint tinge of brownish
gfey, which is caused by the presence of powdered ginger as the flavouring material.
The shape of the " Victoria Lozenge " is peculiar, being that of a very much flattened
sphere, thus presenting a surface which is curved at every part, and which is also per-
fectly smooth.
It is evident from the above facts, that these Lozenges are to be preferred to the
ordinary kinds in the following particulars, viz. :—
That they are composed of pure sugar, instead of being mixed with a quantity of wheat
W other starch, as the ordinary descriptions of Lozenge almost invariably are.
That they contain no colouring matter, and are perfectly white, thus ensuring the use
of none but the best sugar.
That their peculiar form, having a perfectly smooth surface, and no sharp edges, gives
them a far more pleasant feeling in the mouth than those of the ordinary kind.
These Lozenges are said to be made entirely by machinery, thus preventing any work-
ing with the hands, and they are sent out by the manufacturers oEdy in packets bearing
their name, to be retailed at various prices, and so preventing any contact with the hands
in their passage from the manufacturers to the consumer.
The " Victoria Lozenges " are, therefore, to be recommended on account of their
purity, shape, and cleanliness, and may be considered as a great improvement upon the
old form of Lozenge. HENRY MATTHEWS, F.C.S., Analytical Chemist.
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