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THE TROPICAL AdRIOULtURIST 
[April i, 1891 . 
Cocoa Leaves.— Some cases Ceylon leaves ■were shown 
today. These leaves were of mixed si/.e, Huanoco character, 
dark in colour, hut strong. Most ot the leaves were 
damaged, and an oSer of 2d per lb was the best which 
was made. It was refused. The New York market on 
February 1st W'as almost bare, only a few parcels of 
light-green leaves remaining on hand. 
Essential Oil.— Of Citronella oil, 60 cases in tins sold 
today at gd per oz. ; while for oil in bottles id is asked 
by some holders. 
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COFFEE CONSUMPTION IN THE UNITED 
STATES IN 1890. 
This fell off in 1890, being the slightest since 1887. 
The figures showing the movement at all ports, exclu- 
sive ot the Pacific coast, indicate a total consumption 
of 209,457 tons, against 216,085 tons in 1889; 216,833 
tons in 1888 ; average for three years, 214,125 tons. 
Prices were higher and this probably accounts for the 
shrinkage. 
The yearly average cost of Fair Rio was 19-64 cents, 
against 18-55 cents in 1889 ; 15’35 cents in 1888 ; 17'80 
cents in 1887 ; 10’32 cents in 1886 ; 9 01 cents in 1885- 
It has been a year of reduced supply and high prices. 
At times a great disparity existed between grades, and 
prices ruled above the parity of exchange quotations. 
The following table exhibits the stocks and distri- 
bation ot coffee in 1890 as compared with 1889 : — 
1890, 1889. 
Tons. Tons, 
Stocks Jau, 1... ... 23,098 16,213 
Imports in 1890. ... ... 201,273 222,970 
Total supply 1890. ... ... 224,371 239,183 
Less stock December 31... ... 14,914 23,098 
Distribution in twelve months . . 209,457 216,085 
Less exports in twelve months 
Consumption in twelve months ... 209,457 216,085 
„ monthly average ... 17,455 18,007 
The December consumption was only 14,078 ions, 
being lighter than for any other month during the 
year. The maximum consumption was in April, when 
it reached 19,521 tons. 
Of the total imports of 201,273 tons, there were 
173,111 tons received at New York ; 773 tons at 
Boston ; 11,179 tons at Baltimore ; 16,210 tons at New 
Orleans. The imports of Brazil coffee reached 152 280 
tons, being 75.6 per cent, of the total imports. 
Upon receipt of the figures showing the European 
consumption, we will present the position of the 
article in greater detail . — American Grocer. 
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CANNING COCONUTS. 
A new industry is springing up in Brazil conse- 
quent upon the discovery of an ingenious Portuguese. 
He has struck the novel idea of canning coconuts in 
spiced syrups, and these are said to be particularly 
well received in Portugal, to which country consign- 
ments have already been made. — Australasian, 
TEA ADVERTISING. 
“ What yon think of the latest advertisement ? Do 
you know where this Ddlu-kola Tea Company have 
their ofiBoes T This from a London merchat to us, refers 
to a fly leaf circular which beautifully displayed in 
coloured iuk, runs : — 
“ Childwiok Hall, Beckenham Road, Penge. On Mon- 
day evening, February 23rd, 1891, commecciug at 
eight o’clock, 0. S. Hicks, Esq. (of the Dalu-kola 
Tea Company), will give bis celebrated Lecture, 
delivered at tho People’s Palace, and throughout the 
Provinces, on the beautiful Isle of Ceylon, magni- 
ficently illustrated by dissolving views, especially 
painted for the I-ecturo at considerable cost, and varied 
by Songs and Music. Chair will be taken by Bryce 
flriint, K-q. Tho Proceeds (after paying expenses) 
will be handid over to the Funds of tho Penge and 
Anerlejr Philanthropbio Society. Cups of pure Ceylon 
Tea given away free by natives in their picturesque 
costomes. Admission by Ticket 2s, Is, and 6 d ; 
chi'dren half-price if accompanying adults.” 
Whoever ilr. Hicks may be, Ceylon surely is in- 
debted to him for advertising her tcatf 

THE RUBBER OUTLOOK IN BRAZIL. 
Regarding the new conqianies forming in Brazil to 
control the rubber trade of the Amazon, Mr. Francis 
Grauert, who is popularly supposed to be connected 
with such an enterprise, said one day last week: 
“ At present there are two of these companies in 
Brazil, and both working in Amazon River centres 
now. One of them has a capital of five millions and 
the other tw'enty, both more than half paid up. There 
seems to be plenty of money in Brazil with which to 
organise such companies, as there have been very 
prosperous times in that country. Coffee has gone 
up from 7 cents to 15, which has drawn a great deal 
of money there. These two companies are however, 
now in competition and in order to obtain rubber 
sometimes pay more for it than is necessary. ‘‘Baron” 
Vinna is connected with thesmiller of the two. With 
the capital that these companies have, they are in a 
position to freely advance money to the gatherers 
from the time they leave any of the large rubber 
centres on the Amazon into forests, provide for the 
heavy transportation charges, and carry the crop with- 
out any special anxiety "until it is marketed. 
“Regarding this year’s crop, the Rio papers some 
time ago stated that the seasrn had been a healthy 
one and rubber was being freely gathered. This state 
of affairs seems to have changed for we gather frem 
cur last mail advices, that rains began to fall in De- 
cember, earlier than u.-ual, and that sickness was 
prevailing among the gatherer on the islands, in con- 
sequence of which the collectors had began to retire. 
In tbe wet season malaria is prevalent, which produces 
chills and fever in a somewhat aggravated form. Our 
mail advices are confirmed by a cable of the 8 th, which 
states that the weather is bad, receipts were failing 
off and that the second half of the crop would be 
short. We do not believe that present prices are high.” 
— India-Ruhher World. 

BRITISH NORTH BORNEO NOTES— 
GENERAL. 
February 1st. 
At a Meeting of the Lawn Tennis Olub, held at 
the Court House on the 13th January, Mr. Henry King 
Sturdee the Hon. Secretary on behalf of the Bachelors 
presented their Handicap prize to Mrs. A. Cock the 
winner. In handing the cup over, Mr. Sturdee made 
an appropriate speech, which Mrs. Cook acknowledged 
thanking ihe Bachelors, expressing a hope she 
would long keep it, as a remembrance of the Sandakan 
Tennis Olub and the Sandakan Bachelors. Mr. Cook 
then invited the gentlemen and ladies present to re- 
freshments provided for the occasion and the Meeting 
dispersed. 
Very heavy rain set in on Thursday January 15tli, 
and with the exception of part of Friday 16th, held 
continuously up lo January 25tb. One landslip took 
place on the road under the new Roman Catholic Con- 
■veiit. Thanks to Mr. Dunnage the main roads where 
he has lately repaired them have stood the heavy 
deluge nncomm.nly well, and thanks to his thorough 
drainage the water soon runs off, so much so that a 
few hours sun suffices to put them in hard condition 
again. 
By fho steamer “Memnon” which arrived from Hong- 
kong on the 9th January, Mr. J. Robertson returned 
from leave, looking all the better for his sojourn in a 
colder climate. Mrs. Robertson accompanied him. 
Mr. E. F, Skertchley also returned from leave by the 
same opportunity. 
Heavy rains have we hear fallen in the Darvel Bay 
District. The Tabanac river -was in flood for some 
days, but no damage has been done to the tobacco 
Bstatee.— North, Borneo Herald^ 
