85 
samples drawn for the auctions is returned to the cases, and beyond 
the merchant’s commission and the Yz per cent, brokerage, no inter- 
mediate profit is made, and the competition and conduct of the 
London auction is recognized as being absolutely straight forward and 
honest. 
The following is an example of a London account sale — Say 100 
cases Plantation rubber 
50 cases No. I Crepe or Sheet at per lb. 
25 »> >j »» 
15 „ No. 3 Crepe or Sheet at per lb. 
10 „ scrap or inferior. 
Dock or Wharf charges, Insurance, &c., come to about Yz per 
cent.. Yz per cent, draft, and discount 2 Yz per cent., brokerage Yz per 
cent., and merchant’s commission as agreed upon. The Yz per cent, 
draft and 2 Yz per cent, discount are allowed to the buyers. There is 
no duty, and actual dock charges and payment are guaranteed without 
any risk to planter or shipper. 
LEWIS & PEAT, 
Rubber Brokers, 
6, Mincing Lane, London, E.G 
Scientific Apparatus 
PRISMATIC COMPASSES. 
(Stanley's 3% in.) with mirror and two coloured 
windows and leather case : : : : 
P. C. AND CLINOMETER 
with tripod stand (Stanley's) and leather case ; : 
POCKET COMPASSES. $ 6.50 & 
MICROSCOPES. 
For Estate Hospitals recommended as being all that 
is required for estate work a serviceable instrument 
at a Moderate Price. Slides, Coverglasses, Stains, 
and all Sundries in-Stock ■ • - : : : 
RAIN GAUGES, CHEMICAL BALANCE. 
THE GEORCE TOWN DISPENSARY, LTD., 
BRITISH CHEMISTS, IPOH. 
$45 
$55 
$ 1.50 
$38 
