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snatched the butter from the purchaser, and took it into
a room behind the shop. The Inspector, who endeavoured
to overtake him before he reached the shop, but without
success, then demanded the butter, but was refused.
(3) H. B. was selling milk in Cambridge Road, on
9th September, when Inspector Herrin asked for a pint
of milk. The vendor proceeded to fill the Inspector's jug
from a can, but in so doing he tipped up the can and spilt
about a quart in the road, saying it was an accident. The
Inspector having paid for the milk placed the jug against
the wall and was preparing his bottles to receive the
samples, when the vendor kicked the jug against the wall
and broke the handle off, making a hole in the jug, and
allowing some of the milk to escape. The Inspector
again demanded a pint of milk and the vendor took up
his can, and while serving he turned over the can, emptying
its contents into the gutter. He then said he was
sorry, and that it was an accident.
In each case an ingenious defence was put forward by the
defendant's expert legal adviser, but in vain.
Proceedings under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts were
taken in 68 instances, and fines amounting with costs to
£169 15s. 6d. were imposed.