further efforts be made in this direction. We also think it would be 
advisable to stamp each sheet as “Smoked,” as this would forma 
sort of guarantee. 
If you could send us a larger shipment, we think we might 
arrange for valuable experiments to be carried out with it. The 
parcel at present to hand is really too small for many of our manu- 
facturers here to base definite calculations upon. 
In conclusion, we consider that the rubber is one of the best 
samples that we have seen from the East of this grade, especially as 
regards strength, which, judging by the ordinary crude tests, appears 
to be very materially above the average of plantation rubber, and to 
compare favourably with hard para. 
The consignment will be included in the public auction to be 
held on the 1st February, and we will forward you account sales and 
proceeds in due course. 
In the meantime, with compliments. 
We are, Dear Sir. 
Yours faithfully, 
for, Gow, Wilson & Stanton, Ltd., 
Spencer Brett, 
Director. 
(To II. N. Ridley, Esq., Botanic Gardens , Singapore). 
Dear Sir, 
Herewith we have the pleasure to hand you our report and valu- 
B P 
ations of two cases Rubber marked ^ ex S.S- “ Egypt. 
I CASE SHEET No. I. 
DESCRIPTION . — Fine pale and amber sheet. The rubber is 
clean, of exceptionally good strength and in excellent condition. The 
sheets have been carefully prepared and have a slight smell of 
smoke. It would perhaps be better if the smell were more pro- 
nounced, if this could be done without affecting the colour. The 
rubber requires testing in commercial quantities in order to place an 
exact estimate of value upon it. As a small sample consignment it 
is unlikely to realise what we should consider its proper price in 
quantity. We make it worth about 8s. fid. per lb. very uncertain. 
I CASE BISCUITS, No, 2. 
DESCRIPTION . — Similar to above in all respects except shape. 
The rubber has arrived in splendid condition, and the samples have 
an attractive appearance. 
for, Gow, Wilson & Stanton, Ltd. 
Spencer Brett, 
Managing Director. 
