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Rubber Case which we think most suitable for the purpose. Other 

 makes of cases that seem to give satisfaction are the Momi and 

 Cochin chests; these have been well tried and the arrival of one in a 

 broken state is most unusual. 



In choosing a case for packing rubber the main points to be con- 

 sidered are strength, lightness, and above all that the inside surface 

 of the chest be planed absolutely smooth to avoid the adhesion of 

 splinters to the contents. A case may be rough outside but on no 

 account rough inside. 



When weighing in order to ensure the absolutely correct weight 

 being taken, each case should be weighed separately before being 

 filled and due allowance made for the banding-iron and nails used in 

 closing down, as it has been found that the weight of individual cases, 

 although of exactly the same make and appearance vrries from I lb. 

 to 2 lbs., which would mean a considerable variance between the 

 shipped weights and the outturn. 



Under no consideration whatsoever should paper, except specially 

 prepared, powder or any other packing be employed in packing- 

 Rubber. 



If it can be avoided the Sheets should not be folded when put into 

 the cases. The lengths should be cut to fit and the case should be 

 filled quite full. 



The size most commonly used is ig x 19 x 24 inches, 10 of these 

 exactly making I Shipping Ton of 50 cubic feet ; Rubber being ship- 

 ped by the measured ton, this size is most convenient. 



However, now that larger creping machines are being used it is 

 somewhat difficult to fit the broad Crepe into the above sized chest, 

 and many estates are using a '* Venesta " 21 x 21 x 24, which exactly 

 takes two widths of the broad Crepe. 



The marking of cases should be done with the utmost care, the 

 gross and nett weights being clearly stencilled on the cases, and when a 

 mark has once been settled upon it is advisable to adhere to it, as 

 buyers, if they find a mark that suits them will always look for it 

 again, and are often willing to improve their bids to secure stuft' they 

 have used before and they know will give them satisfaction. When 

 dealing with Smoked Varieties it is advisable to mark the case clearly 

 with the word "Smoked." 



Sales. 



In selling rubber in London. Planters and Shippers have the 

 following advantages :— The rubber is sold by public auction and all 

 grades are competed for by British, Continental and American 

 buyers, the lower grades fetching their respective values. The samples 

 are drawn by dock and wharf officials and fairness thereby assured. 

 The same may be said of weights, which are scrupulously taken and 

 shippers' interests protected. To minimise loss in weight after giving 

 out small samples to the Trade to get orders the remainder of the 



