Smith occasionally got into trouble with the "powers that be;" and in one case, where he was obstinate, an "attachment" was issued, under which he was confined for a few days in Coventry Gaol. He became, in a day or two, the life and soul of the place. I was shown a letter written by him from prison to the opposing solicitor, asking him to go over to arrange terms of settlement. "You can come at any time," wrote Smith; "you'll be sure to find me at home."
He certainly was no common man, and but for one or two unfortunate deficiencies in his character, he might have risen to great heights in his profession. He had abilities of no common order, and he had a "taking" way that was very fascinating. Even those who knew his failings, and could hardly accord him their _respect_, could not help _liking_ the man. His somewhat untimely and sudden death caused much regret. On the morning of September 23rd, 1867, in accordance with his usual practice, he went for a ride on horseback, returning to his house in Sir Harry's Road about half-past ten. Feeling somewhat faint, he retired to his room; a fit of apoplexy supervened. Mr. Samuel Berry, and Mr. Oliver Pemberton, were hastily summoned. On their arrival, Smith was found to be insensible, and by twelve o'clock at noon he had ceased to breathe. He was in his 49th year.
"Cocoa treated thus, will, we expect, prove to be one of the most nutritious, digestible, and restorative of drinks."--_British Medical Journal._
"The Essence of Cocoa is just what it is declared to be by Messrs. Cadbury Brothers."--_The Lancet._
"We strongly recommend Cadbury's Cocoa Essence as a diet for Children."--_Mirror._
"Those who wish for pure Cocoa in a convenient form should obtain the Cocoa Essence.--_Nature._
"The Cocoa Essence is an agreeable and economical preparation; a little of it goes a great way."--_The Medical Times and Gazette._
One tea-spoonful makes a breakfast cup of stronger and better Cocoa than two tea-spoonfuls of any "prepared" Cocoa that thickens in the cup.
An invaluable Lozenge for Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throats, Bronchitis, &c.
Recommended to persons predisposed to Liver Affections, Weak Digestion, Flatulence, &c., as an article of diet.