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Of these 158 samples, four, namely 2 of milk, 1 of butter,
and 1 of cayenne pepper, were brought by private purchasers,
they were all genuine samples: 2, of milk, were brought by
the Inspector of the Metropolitan Dairymen's Association,
they were both adulterated to the extent of 13 per cent. with
added water. I gave certificates to that effect and the
Association prosecuted, but a conviction was not obtained, as
the magistrate ruled that the farmer who sent the milk to
London had not received the notice (which was sent by telegram)
soon enough for him to be present when the samples
were taken.
The following convictions were obtained by your Inspector
on my certificates:—
Albert and Sarah Heddon, of 15, Robert Street,
Grosvenor Square, for selling butter adulterated with
90 per cent. of foreign fats; fined 40s. and 12s. 6d.
costs.
Emma Iles, of 12, Little Grosvenor Street, for selling
milk containing 10 per cent. of added water; fined 5s.
and 2s. costs.
The 3 other adulterated samples of milk were obtained for
information.
The samples of milk classed as of doubtful quality contained
too little cream, and had been probably skimmed or
slightly watered.
The adulterated Brandies were very little below the
standard allowed by the Act.
Of the samples of Rum, the genuine one was obtained
where an adulterated one had previously been purchased;
the two adulterated ones (one very slightly below the
standard) were obtained for information.
The adulterated Coffees contained various proportions of