Page 7 - 148 Years of the Royal Philatelic Society London

In 1873: Prince Edward Island joins Canadian Confederation, Mounties formed in Canada,

Levi Strauss obtains patent for denim jeans.

At the PSL: The 1 February meeting considered winding up the Society but it was a turning

point. Instead meetings were held at Dr Viner's house and no membership fee was charged.

In March Baron de Rothschild displayed. Then in December was the first display by a woman.

PSL President was Sir Daniel Cooper, Bart., F.R.G.S. Membership numbers struggling.

COAL FROM THE GERMAN SAAR TO FIRE THE

GLASS FURNACES OF LA ROCHERE, FRANCE

From the collection of Michael McGrath.

Member since 2010. Lives in Germany.

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The first glassworks in La Rochere were established in 1475 and are still producing glass

today! Francois-Xavier Fouillot, our addressee, headed the glassworks from 1858, and

modernized production methods. The furnaces, fired by wood for centuries, were converted

to coal. Here, a Saar coal dealer offers various grades of coal at competitive prices, to be

shipped by water. This region of Europe was troubled for many years. Not until 1956 did

political boundaries stabilize. Confusing times for people! With multiple languages and

currencies you have to admire the pluck and adaptability of these business people!