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Rubber Case which we think most suitable for the purpose. Other 
makes of cases that seem to give satisfaction are [the Momi and 
Cochin chests; these have been well tried and the arrival of one in a 
broken state is most unusual. 
In choosing a case for packing rubber the main points to be con- 
sidered are strength, lightness, and above all that the inside surface 
of the chest be planed absolutely smooth to avoid the adhesion of 
splinters to the contents. A case may be rough outride but on no 
account rough inside. 
When weighing in order to ensure the absolutely correct weight 
being taken, each case should be weighed separately before being 
filled and due allowance made for the banding-iron and nails used in 
closing down, as it has been found that the weight of individual cases, 
although of exactly the same make and appearance vrries from .1 lb. 
to 2 lbs., which would mean a considerable variance between the 
shipped weights and the outturn. 
Under no consideration whatsoever should paper, except specially 
prepared, powder or any other packing be employed in packing 
Rubber. 
If it can be avoided the Sheets should not be folded when put into 
the cases. The lengths should be cut to fit and the case should be 
filled quite full. 
The size most commonly used is IQ x 19 x 24 inches, 10 of these 
exactly making 1 Shipping Ton of 50 cubic feet ; Rubber being ship- 
ped by the measured ton, this size is most convenient. 
However, now that larger creping machines are being used it is 
somewhat difficult to fit the broad Crepe into the above sized chest, 
and many estates are using a “ Venesta” 21 x 21 x 24, which exactly 
takes two widths of the broad Crepe. 
The marking of cases should be done with the utmost care, the 
gross and nett weights being clearly stencilled on the cases, and when a 
mark has once been settled upon it is advisable to adhere to it, as 
buyers, if they find a mark that suits them will always look for it 
again, and are often willing to improve their bids to secure stuff they 
have used before and they know will give them satisfaction. When 
dealing with Smoked Varieties it is advisable to mark the case clearly 
with the word “ Smoked.” 
Sales. 
In selling rubber in London, Planters and Shippeis ha\e the 
following advantages: — The rubber is sold by public auction and all 
grades are competed for by British, Continental and American 
buyers, the lower grades fetching their respective values. The samples 
are drawn by dock and wharf officials and fairness thereby assured. 
The same may be said of weights, which are scrupulously taken and 
shippers’ interests protected. To minimise loss in weight after giving 
out small samples to the Trade to get orders the remainder of the 
