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Report—Public Analyst.
II.—Groceries.
The only articles in this class found to be questionable were two
samples of coffee, which proved to contain 60 and 40 per cent, of
chicory respectively. No adulterated tea, spices, sugar, or jam
have been discovered in the district.
III.—Beverages.
No samples were submitted under this head during 1894, but
although we have usually found such articles to be genuine, I yet
do not consider it wise to lose sight of them altogether.
IV.—Drugs.
The only sample submitted in this department was one of white
wax, which was found to contain one half of its weight of paraffin.
I would also, in this matter, advise that a few of the more
popular drugs commonly used by the multitude should be examined
from time to time so as to keep a check on such articles.
In conclusion, I have to report that nothing new has occurred
either in the shape of novel adulterants or in procedure, except in
the case of the sugared milk above referred to, which was subsequently
proved to be due to an accident.
I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
JOHN MUTER, ph.d. ; F.k.s.(Edin.); f.i.c., &c.,
Public Analyst.