Aug. i, 1894.] THE TROPICAL AGRICULTURIST. 
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CHINA TEA ; PLANTERS STEONGLY AD- 
VISED TO MAKE FINE TEAS ; COLOMBO 
BUYERS WARNED TO SEND NO RUBBISH 
TO AUSTRALIA. 
Central Provinoe, July 6th 
DEiR Sib,— I Bee by Messrs. Gow, Wilson & 
Stanton's circular of June 15th, that the quantity 
of China tea on which duty was paid in the 
United Kingdom, from 1st June 1893 to 31st 
May 1894, was 29,160,326 lb. The quantity ex- 
ported during that time was 25,770,233 lb. Does 
this mean that a total of 54,930,559 lb. was sent 
from China to Britain ; or that the total sent 
was only 29,000,000 lb. odd, of which 25 million 
odd were exported, leaving only 3,000,000 lb. odd 
for; home consumption ? 
In our local market, the difference in prices 
between what our buyers consider good tea and 
what they oonsider indifferent, is becoming more 
and more aooentuated. For fair teas the prices 
are really excellent, when compared to reoent 
prices at home. While admitting that it is not 
always so, and perhaps never so is the oase of 
some estates, I think it is clearly evident that it 
would pay moBt planters at present to reduoe their 
quantity, and improve their quality. 
I see it said that over 50 chests have recently 
been returned from Australia. But is this not the 
fault of the Colombo buyer, whose duty it is to see 
the tea is sound, before purchasing it ? Whether 
the fault be with buyer or planter, the faot must 
equally tell against our staple in our most pro- 
mising new market. With stocks rising, and 
quality in many cases very inferior, why should we 
not "go for" a season of better tea3, as the 
Assam Planters did two years ago. PLANTER. 
THE CEYLON CHICAGO AWARDS. 
Colombo, July 5th. 
Dear Sir, — 1. It gives me pleasure to forward 
herewith for publication copies of the " wordiog 
of awards " received (through the Ceylon Govern- 
ment) from the Chairman Exeoutive Committee of 
awards, World's Columbian Exposition. 
2. I shall be happy to forward the original 
papers to the different Exhibitors named in the 
attached list on their application to me at Colombo, 
I am however sending the papers to suoh of the 
Exhibitors named in the papers herewith, of 
whose addresses I am certain. 
3. Further lists will doubtless follow, but these 
are the only papers which have as yet reaohed 
me. Aooording as the documents arrive from 
America, I shall have pleasure in publishing them. 
4. Will you oblige me by forwarding proofs of 
this letter and the " wordiDg of awards " to each 
of the other daily papers, and- to the Sinhalese 
paper " Dinakaraprakasa." — Yours faithfully, 
J. J. GRINLINTON, 
Speoial Commissioner for Ceylon World's 
Columbian Exposition. 
WORDING OP AWARDS REFERRED TO. 
Ceylon — Department H.— Manufactures. Exhibiton 
Hon. J. J. Grinlinton t,for Ceylon Government 
Colombo, Group 96, Class 598. Exhibit : " Carved 
Ebony and other woods" Award. 
The magnificent and euthui-nslio rosponse of the 
Island of Ceylon to the invitation of tho United 
8tates to participate in the " World's Columbian 
Exposition," oQipha.sizcJ by the erection of four 
separUo oou'rta of honor, thua plaoing bofuro tlo 
people ot other nations the beBt tx&ruples of anoi nt 
Ceylon architecture and constructive and ornamental 
wood carving. — It shows simplicity and pur'ty of the 
ornamental forms employed; the interesting and 
artistic oarving of pillars, beams and bas-reliefs, and 
unique and artistio collection of earvedjeommercial 
pieces exhibited, consisting of elephants, furniture 
boxes and pedestals. 
Department A. Agriculture. — Exhibitor, Charles 
de Soyca, Colombo, Ceylon. Group 6, class 37 — Ex- 
hibit, Poonac (food preparation) and Desiccated 
coconut. — Award. 
Poonac. — A carefully prepared by-product of coconut 
in the manufacture of oil and is of great importance 
in Ceylon. One grade is pressed into cabes and is 
n?eil as a cattle food. Another grade is in fibrous 
form a> d loose, and is largely used by the natives 
as a food, 
Dess!CAted Coconut.— Superior in quility and 
preparation. 
Department A. Agriculture. — Exhibitor, Vavag- 
seur & Co., Colombo, Ceylon. Group 6, class 37— 
Exhibit, Desiccated cooonut. — Award. 
Excellent preparation and condition. 
Department A. Agricultore. — Exhibitor, The 
Orient Company, Limited, Colombo, Ceylon. Group 
6, class 37 —Exhibit, Desiccated cooonut.— Award. 
Exoellent preparation and condition. 
Department A. Agriculture. — Exhibitor D- P. 
Dias, Kandy, Ceylon. Group 6, class 37— Exhibit, 
Food Preparations. Award — An Excel'ent Exhibit of 
the various fruits of Ceylon, well prepared as pre- 
serves. 
Department A. Agriculture. — Exhibitor J. A. 
Gauder, Colombo, Ceylon. Group 6, class 37 — Exhi. 
bit. Food Preparations. Award — This Exhibit includes 
various specimens of the fruits of Ceylon well prepared 
as preserves. 
Department A. Agriculture. — Exhibitor, Julian 
Heyzer, Colombo, Ceylon. Group 6, class 37 — Exhibit, 
Sauce and Condiments. Award — A highly seasoned 
table sauce of excellent quality. 
Depautment A. Agriculture. — Exhibitor, Com- 
missioner for Ceylon Government, Colombo, Ceylon 
Group 16, class 36 — Exhibit, Agricultural Impleme nts 
ai d grass-cutter. Award — Simplicity snd efficiency of 
design ; Excellence of construction. The collection 
comprises a press for Extracting oil end Implement 
or cutting grase. 
Department N. Forestry — Exhibitor, Leechman & 
Company, Colombo, Colombo. Oil Mills Group 19, 
Class — Exhibit — Coconut wood and boards — Award. 
For a oolleotive exhibit showing unique forest pro- 
ducts valuable for special purposes. 
Department N. Forestry — Exhibitor, the Colonial 
Government of Ceylon, (Hon. J, J. Grinlinton, Special 
Commissioner), Group 19 Class — Exhibit — Collection 
of woods— Award. 
For showing luoidly the riohes of the hardwood 
resources of Ceylon. 
Department H. Manufactures.— Exhibitor, O. P. 
Hayley & Company, Galle, Ceylon. Group 87, olass 
549 — Exhibit — -'One oase Essential Oils." — Award. 
For fine quality, Cinnamon oil being especially 
noticeable. 
Department H. Manufactures. — Exhibitor, the 
Oriental Bank Estates Company, Colombo. Group 87, 
Class 547. — Exhibit— One case cinchona. Award. — For 
very fine quality. 
Department H. Manufactures.— Exhibitor— Julian 
Heyzer, Colombo Ceylon. Group 88, Cias-; 552. — Ex- 
hibit — " Ink." Awar.! — For advancement evidenced 
by its good color and easy flowing qualiiic-s. It does 
not appear to suffer from alteration through change 
of ciimate. 
Department H. Manufactures.— Exhibitor, Crys- 
tal lii.l Estate, Colombo. Group 88. Class 553. — 
Exhibit, " One cas<) anatto." Award. — For a case 
of anatto seed, very pure and brilliant in oolor, 1 i 
great strength, especially when utod for coloring 
loather, oils, butter or cheese. 
Departmknt H. Manufactures.— Exhibitor,— J. J. 
Grinlinton, (ior Coylou Government,) Colombo. Group 
91, class 67ti, Exhibit, — Earthenware.— Award. 
