Many Americans have visited Babraham, and enjoyed the hospitalities which such a host could only give and grace.

They will remember the paintings hung around the walls of that drawing-room, in which his commanding form, in the strength and beauty of meridian life, towers up in the rural landscape, surrounded by cattle and sheep bearing the impress of his skill and care.

A little incident occurred a few years ago, which may illustrate this personal aspect better than any simile of description.

On the occasion of one of the great Agricultural Expositions in Paris, a deputation or a company of gentlemen went over to represent the Agricultural Society of England.

Mr.Webb was one of the number; and some French nobleman who had known him personally, as well as by reputation, was very desirous of making him a guest while in Paris.