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narrow neck, and be of such capacity that the milk may nearly
or quite fill it. The shape of bottle known as "Winchester"
is strongly recommended, but in any case the bottles should
have rounded sides in order to give security to the sample
during transit by post or otherwise.
(4) Corks only should be used and these should always be
new and sound, and fitting so tightly as to secure the contents
without any aid from the wax which is subsequently used for
sealing the sample. It is most desirable that the sealing should
be carried out in such a way as to prevent any attempt to
remove the cork. It is therefore recommended that the cork
should be slit down to one-fourth of its length and the string
drawn through and securely fastened round the neck, the ends
being afterwards carried to the top of the cork and sealed
thereon.
(5) Special attention should be given that the reserved
portion of milk be kept in as equable and cool a temperature
as possible, pending its production in Court in instances where
proceedings are taken; and, if directed by the Justices to be
referred to the Government Laboratory, it should be carefully
packed so as to secure its safe transmission.
The Board would be obliged if you would take steps to bring
this Circular under the notice of your Local Authority, and they
will be glad to forward you additional copies for distribution
amongst the members of your Local Authority and the officers
concerned upon being informed of the number you require.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
T. H. ELLIOTT,
Secretary.