Weekly Tea Circular, dated London, December 25,' states:—The year closes with the market _somewhat irregular, but practically unchanged, the only exception being an easier tendency towards the better grades of Ceylons. The sales opened with a somewhat hesitating tone, but a good demand was in evidence and a fairly steady tone subsequently prevailed. China.—Arrivals: Suwa Maru with 1,975 pigs. and 5° kes. in transit; Candia with 14.246 pigs. and 8,433 pigs. in transit; Atsuta Maru with 3,314 pigs. Privately: Phere is very little business doing, and the market remains unchanged. Common Black Traf has met fair inquiry at
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