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were destroyed at the Vestry Wharf—each tin
being pierced and its contents emptied out.
2. Three cases of oranges were seized in the New
Cut, condemned (and ordered to be destroyed) by
the Magistrate, who inflicted a penalty of £5 and
2/- costs, or one month's imprisonment.
3. 22 pieces of bacon (114 lbs.) were seized on a stall
in front of 66, Lower Marsh, condemned (and
ordered to be destroyed) by the Magistrate, who
inflicted a penalty of £25 and £2 2s. Od. costs,
or three months' imprisonment, on the wholesale
dealer, and a penalty of £10 and £1 Is. Od. costs
or one month's imprisonment, on the retail
dealer—making a total of £35 and £3 3s. Od.
costs.
4. 39 pieces (112 lbs.) of beef and mutton were seized
at 222 and 225, Wandsworth Road, condemned
(and ordered to be destroyed) by the Magistrate,
who inflicted a penalty of £4 and 8/- costs, or
one month's imprisonment.
5. 21 rabbits and 29 pieces of rabbit, were seized at
120, Lower Marsh, condemned (and ordered to be
destroyed) by the Magistrate, who inflicted a
penalty of £2 and 4/- costs, or a month's imprisonment.
The market thoroughfares have been under bi-weekly
inspection by the Inspectors (four being on duty at a time),
and much good has arisen therefrom, more especially
during the summer months, when there is much bad and
unsound fruit, vegetables, fish and meat about; and the
food would undoubtedly be sold to the poorer inhabitants
were such inspections stopped. The inspections are made
on Saturday nights (9 to 12), and Sunday mcrnings (9
to 12).