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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 lit. 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. 6d. 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. 
(To H. N. Ridley , Esq., Botanic Gardens, Singapore). 
Dear Sir, 
Herwith we have the pleasure to hand you contract for the sale 
of the 2 cases Smoked Sheet and Biscuit ex S/S “ EGYPT, ’’—which 
you will be pleased to hear we disposed of at last Tuesday’s sale, 
realising the highest price in the auction, viz 9/- per lb. 
We think you will agree that, considering that many of the 
buyers were very doubtful as to the smoking of the rubber and also 
taking into account the very small quantity, this was a highly satis- 
factory result, and we trust it may have the effect of producing 
further efforts in this kind of manufacture. 
Account; sales and nett proceeds will be forwarded to you in 
due course, and in the meantime with compliments. 
We are, Dear Sir, 
Yours faithfully, 
for, Gow, Wilson & Stanton, Ltd., 
Spencer Brett, 
Director. 
