„ {20 chests Souchong 1 3-1/2 „ {20 cases, each 4 tin boxes 1 4-3/4 „ _Public Sale 23rd November._ M.L.B.L.P. {20 chests Pekoe 1 6-3/4 „ {19 cases, each 4 tin boxes 1 9-3/4 „ “In every case the above Teas were packed out of the same heap in India, and the difference in the selling price arises chiefly from the _better condition_ of the Tea on arrival, and the growing preference of the country trade for Teas so packed.” The following is worth notice:-- HOOP IRON. The _Ceylon Observer_ says: “The planters should note the following (writes to us a London firm)--From quotations lying before us the prices of 22 gauge iron hooping are as follows: 1/2in., 165_s._ per ton; 5/8in., 110_s._ per ton; 3/4in., 70_s._; 7/8in., 60_s._; 1in., 50_s._ Thus by using one inch hooping, less than one-third the price is paid. The narrower the hooping, the more difficult is it to manufacture.” It is also not so strong. FOOTNOTES: [94] “Nil Desperandum” evidently foresees what must be sooner or later. All interested in Tea, owners, planters, and inventors, should aid to achieve the result. [95] “Nil Desperandum” takes up three spaces--one bullock in each outside space and the hoe in the centre. I don’t like the plan. It _could not_ be done where the tea plants are high. [96] In wet weather especially the warm air generated in the factory by the fires in it helps the process. [97] This, after the previous sentence, is obscure.--E. M. [98] I agree with “Enquirer” in this.--E. M. [99] They are still higher now. The last three months they have averaged five millions.--E. M. [100] I should be glad to be set right if I have not rightly calculated the price of coke.--(_Writer of the letter._) [101] I advise only these four kinds. When the trader becomes more sensible, three or even two would be better, but as it is now four are necessary. [102] With a driving belt from the engine shafting. [103] Heating before packing has to be done on a large scale. None of the Dryers notified are large enough. A special machine should be devised. [104] Top is “The Tea Garden;” front, “Weighing Leaf;” back, “Packing;” ends, “Elephant with Howdah,” or, if desired, the plantation mark. [105] The following are the numbers to be opened by the Custom House regulations:-- From 1 to 5 1 to be turned out. „ 6 „ 40 3 „ „ „ 41 „ 80 4 „ „ „ 81 „ 120 5 „ „ „ 121 „ 200 6 „ „ „ 201 „ 300 8 „ „ „ 301 „ 500 10 „ „ „ 501 „ 800 12 „ „ „ 801 and upwards 16 „ „