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Might I make the suggestion that the F. M. S. should have a 
small exhibition beforehand, and give prizes, and then forward the 
whole of this preliminary exhibition to the London Show with any 
additional attractions. 
The rates for space will be 4s/- per square foot. I am reserving 
the two positions by the main entrance, one side for the F. M. S. and 
the other for Ceylon, as *at the previous Exhibition. Brazil and 
several other countries are anxious to get well forward this time. It 
will be necessary for me to know early what amount of space the 
F. M. S. will require. 
It is again proposed to hold a Conference during the Exhibition. 
I have many promises of support from manufacturers both in Eng- 
land and Germany, also America and Holland, and no doubt Italy 
and other countries will be represented. 
I shall be glad if you will give me any advice and suggestions 
and also the names of any firms and persons to whom I should send 
letters and matter with reference to the Exhibition. 
May I again include your name amongst the list of the Advisory 
Committee? Sir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G. will again be the pre- 
sident. 
Yours faithfully, 
(Sgd.) A. Staines Manders. 
H. C. E. Zacharias, Esq., 
, Planters' Association of Malaya. 
Kuala Lumpur. London, 24th February, igio . 
Dear Sir, — I am sending you herewith a proof of the Plan of the 
next International Rubber and Allied Trades Exhibition by which 
you will see that- 1 have reserved two blocks, one on the right and the 
other on the left at the beginning of the Main Avenue. The right 
hand side for the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States, 
and the left for Ceylon. Each of these blocks measures 122 x 23 
giving total area at 2,806 square feet, and it is at the option of your 
Colony to take the whole or part of the block and I am reserving the 
space mentioned until such time as your Colony has decided what 
amount will be required. 
On each side of the positions mentioned a space will be reserved 
for commercial exhibits from private firms for each respective colony 
(Machinery excepted.) 
Yours truly, 
(Sgd.) A. Staines Manders. 
On the proposition of Mr. E. VV. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Gibson, 
it is resolved to secure a space of 2,806 square feet at 4s/-; stand 
marked No. 1/2 on the plan, if possible; if not, No. 3/4. 
