45 
probability is that the prejudice against them has been engendered by 
improper curing. The lecturers, scientists, and engineers dealing 
with the matter will point out the remedy and so remove a mistaken 
impression. The Exhibition and these lectures will also afford the 
first chance that has been offered for producers of Rambong, Ceara, 
Funtumia, Landolphias, etc., to exhibit the utility of their products 
when prepared on scientific principles. 
Arrangements will be made for a special view on the evening of 
the 19th September, in order that exhibitors may be enabled to 
furnish particulars of their several exhibits to the Press represen- 
tatives. 
It is intended to arrange a club-room in the Exhibition solely for 
the use of the exhibitors and their friends, whilst the luncheon-room 
will be under the control of a first-class caterer. 
There will be a telephone exchange for the convenience of 
. exhibitors and their friends. 
The Exhibition will open on Monday, the 21st September, and 
close on Saturday evening, the 26th September. 
The Royal Horticultural Hall, Vincent Square, Westminster, is 
admirably adapted for the purposes of the Exhibition, and most 
conveniently situated, being close to the St. James’ Park and Victoria 
Railway Stations, and to the Army and Navy Stores, whilst hundreds 
of omnibuses pass close to the building. 
On Thursday, the 24th September, it is proposed to close the 
Exhibition at 6 p.m. for the purpose of holding a smoking concert for 
exhibitors and their friends. The arrangements for this entertain- 
ment will be carried out by a Joint Committee of exhibitors and 
members of the Exhibition Committee. 
OPINIONS. 
The Committee are indebted to their colleague, Mr. H. Hamel 
Smith, Editor of Tropical Life , for the following extracts from 
letters he has received as to the value of a Rubber Exhibition in 
London. 
Viscount Mountmorres, Director, Institute of Commercial Research 
in the Tropics, Liverpool University : — 
“ Please call upon me for any help that I may be able to render. 
I will do anything I can for you to help to make the Exhibition^ a 
success The idea of the Exhibition is an excellent one. 
Dr. Jamie Gutienez, Consul for Colombi, writes*. — 
“ I am writing my Government calling their attention to the 
Exhibition, and I will take part by sending various specimens.” 
