28 Grenada. 16 May, 1891. Cacao estates on the south side of the island. In the high winds laden with saline particles from the Atlantic sweep over the coast lands of the eastern mainland and side of these islands, cacao cannot be from success in the sheltered valleys. So that in the windward districts of Grenada there is more organ than cacao produced. The greater part of the sugar made is consumed locally, and so there is a heavy import duty; the sugar farmers are practically enjoying a bounty on production and they can grow ryan caves and manufacture sugar at a respectable profit. Messrs Williamson and Lamother rode with us into Grenville the second town of the island. This is charming into which people can come, and there is some shipping trade in consequence but outside is a dangerous reef with a massive opening and navigation therefore of this spot is somewhat dangerous. The coasting steamers from St George's come in here once a week to the great convenience of the inhabitants. Grenville is more of an business centre; for as the place is extremely unhealthy, most persons who are able take to live on the surrounding hills and what is a pretty sight to see the residences of the planters. Professional men stockkeepers on the hilly slopes that lead up to the central range of mountains that pass through the island. Here one can the 2 churches side by side as in the town elsewhere 29 Grenada 16 May, 1891. But the R.C. Priests and American clergymen do nothing in the town. As an evidence of the importance of the business done in Grenville it may be mentioned that the Colonial Bank have an agency in the Town. Just through the market which was then in full swing. It is an interesting and busy scene and strongly West Indian. The black and coloured people in bright clothing are heard at work calling vegetables, fruits etc. The shouting, calling tree deafening, and the particularizing was most amusing. Built some difficulty we rode through the crowd into the yard of the fine Court House recently built. Besides the courtroom if anything, more than in the market for the public under debt was praying off road labourers and hundreds of people were listening about until it is turn come to get their case. The place to concur to visit the Court House, we were to see Mr Potts, the agent of the Col. Bank as his star but he was unfortunately out - we only saw his son who heard did all the Bank business. Later we met the Hon. Dr. Hayford who invited us to dinner in the morning. The Hon. Mr Williamson wanted us to stay with him, but we were due at Dr. Lamy's at Richmond so we rode on after some delay.