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a letter of caution was likewise sent to vendor, the Solicitor being of
opinion this would be the best course of action.
One defendant closed his shop and moved away from the district
in the early morning and has not since been discovered, and a warrant ha3
been issued for his arrest.
Below is a list of "Samples" which were adulterated and the
Analyst's report of same :—
Butter.—Adulterated with 30.1 per cent. of foreign fat and 18 per
cent, of boracic acid.
This defendant absconded.
Butter.—Adulterated with 52.1 per cent. of foreign fat.
Defendant fined £4 and 23s. costs.
Whisky.—Adulterated with 2.4 per cent. of water.
Letter of caution to vendor.
Milk.—Deficient in fat to extent of 3.0 per cent.
Letter of caution to vendor.
Milk.—Deficient in fat 18.3 per cent. and in solids, not fat, 17.7 per
cent.
Defendant fined £1 and 23s. costs.
Public Health (London) Act, 1891.
All cases of infectious diseases notified during the year have been
followed up in order to trace their origin if possible.
One summons was taken out re " Black Smoke." (See under Smoke
Nuisances.)
London County Council (General Powers) Act.
A summons was taken out against a House Agent for not complying
with the Borough Council's " Notice " to cleanse some verminous rooms.
Defendant started the work the day before hearing of summons, and
applied to have summons withdrawn upon payment of £2 2s. costs. This
was done and no further proceedings taken, the work being proceeded
with.