Talk:William Cameron Forbes

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Infrastructure

He seems to have had an active part in building in the Philippines. See this contemporary reference:

THE BAGUIO SKIN, being a VERY SIMPLE yet VERY UNUSUAL EXOTIC from OUR BEAUTIFUL HILL STATION away up in the IGOROTE COUNTRY among the HIGH MOUNTAINS of LUZON

Baguio happens to be the world’s first and only planned hill station, beautifully laid out by Cameron Forbes. Beside it the Topsy-like British India hill stations at Mussoorie, Gulmarg, and Simla—that “jest growed”—are straggling, casual affairs with no organization or scenic plan other than that endowed by an ever-generous Almighty. Baguio is the summer, rainy season retreat of civil and military Manila. We found this drink there, 7000 feet up, sitting before an open fire at the Country Club, looking out through the windows while the cloud slowly came down and tucked the 18th fairway under its wing.

In a tall-stemmed wineglass put 1 tsp of sugar dissolved in a trifle of water; then 1 dash or so of orange bitters. On top of this place 2 thin slices of green lime—or lemon—3 ice cubes, and then add 2 ponies of Carta de Oro Bacardi. Stir briskly with a bar spoon and serve as-is, with a final dusting of grated nutmeg on top. We consider this one of the finest possible, and find that 1 pair of orange or jasmine blossoms starred in each glass lends the true tropical, the fragrant, touch that guests like.

-“The Gentleman’s Companion”, by Charles Henry Baker (1937 cocktail book)

I have seen other reports that the drink described above was influenced by him. Anyway, more research needed. 87.224.28.50 (talk) 15:15, 26 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]