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that was in the van. It was bis practice when such bacon was sent
to him to select that which was good and to destroy that which was
bad. The Danish Bacon Company were imformed of the result of the
examination and a quotation was given to them.
In cross-examination by Mr. Bicketts, the defendant said there
was only one side amongst the bacon. The rest consisted of rolls
and "remnants" (pieces). Rolls had never been sent to him before.
He did not deal in them.
Replying to a question by the magistrate the defendant said
pretty well all the remnants sent to him were saleable. He had
never had such stuff as this before.
Mr. Carl Hansom, London Manager to the Danish Bacon
Company, said the defendant had been in the habit of purchasing the
best quality bacon, and also remnants from them. The company sold
some 300 or 400 tons of bacon per week, and any goods with which
their custoners for any reason were not satisfied were sent back to
the company. Two men were enployed at the company's premises
to go through such bacon. Bacon which was found to be tainted
was sold for manufacturing purposes, and bruised, thick or thin,
rejected bacon was sent to Mr. Jackson to do the best he could with.
At the time this occurred the men who ordinarily examined the
bacon at the company's premises were away.
Mr. Hopkins, dealing with the case purely upon the question of
law involved, came to conclusion that the defendant was liable to
conviction, and imposed a penalty of £20 and £3 3s. cost. The point
at issue, his worship said, was a very moot one, which might be
raised by way of appeal if Mr. Jackson pleased."
(4) John Kilby, 23 Deacon Street, Exposing or depositing for the
purpose of sale 11 tins of condensed milk which were unsound and unfit
for human food. This summons was adjourned sine die as the defendant
satisfied the Magistrate that the business had passed out of his hands.