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Not only is the number diminished, but there are in
the In-Wards 11 in constant use; one which is only used
at rare intervals; and two which have not been used
during the last twelvemonth or two years. It is noticeable,
that one of these belonged to a butcher, who obstinately
contended for the necessity of private slaughterhouses.
These facts are important as shewing that the
privilege of slaughtering at home is not so much valued
as it formerly was.
APPENDIX. No. III.
FOOD.
An examination was made of a dozen specimens of
milk purchased at various shops; all of which appeared
free from adulteration by water, although all were deficient
in cream. A practical lesson was given to the elder
girls of the School in South-street respecting the qualities
of good milk, when specimens were exhibited and the
signs of adulteration pointed out, so that they might
learn to protect themselves.
A similar examination was made of ten specimens of
coffee purchased in different parts of the parish. In
every case the purchaser says that he asked to have it
pure. Five specimens purchased at chandler's shops in
the poorest parts of the parish were quite pure. Four
other specimens were mixed with chicory, although the
mixture was not denoted by any label as the law directs.
One sample of flour was sent for examination by a
poor woman, but was found quite good.
R. D.