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Eggs.
We have adhered to the methods of the past few years in dealing
with these, but consequent upon the war and principally the reduced
quantity from Russia during the latter five months of the year, the
number of cases (about 312,000) landed, is considerably below the
quantities landed in previous years, but the amount found unfit and
destroyed is larger, part of the result of increased supervision and
part due to lengthened time in transit.
In my opinion it is very necessary and would be greatly to
the advantage of consumer and trader if more definite restrictions
were introduced prohibiting the sale of unsound eggs (this refers
principally to those known in the wholesale trade as "spots")
and the better class traders generally would welcome and support
the introduction of some such measure.
Further, eggs like other articles should be sold for what they
really are, and it should be illegal to sell pickled eggs, cold stored,
etc., etc., without disclosing the fact.
Peels in Brine.
We have continued the efforts of last year in the attempt to
improve the packing, thereby lessening the waste in this commodity,
but the improvement is not marked.
Soft Fruit and Vegetables.
Consequent upon the war and the regular service of boats to
and from Boulogne being suspended the quantities landed here has
been small.
Customs Authorities.
The most amicable feeling still exist with these Officers and the
ever ready and valuable assistance rendered by them is deserving
of the warmest thanks.