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Of these 138 samples, only 2, viz., 1 sample of Milk
and 1 of Cream, were brought by private purchasers ; the
former was poor, and the latter genuine.
Of the 12 adulterated samples of Coffee, only 3 were
labelled " Mixtures."
Of the 5 samples of Milk certified as adulterated, 4
contained from 13 to about 25 per cent. of added water,
and the other was skimmed and a little water added; they
were all samples obtained for information.
The 6 samples of Milk classed as "of doubtful quality"
were poor or skimmed.
The 13 samples of Mustard found to be adulterated
contained wheat-flour and turmeric.
The 2 samples of Pepper certified as adulterated contained
wheat-flour and rice-flour.
The 2 samples of Pepper classed as "of doubtful
quality" contained traces of wheat-flour (no doubt accidental).
The 3 samples of Sugar classed as "of doubtful
quality " contained fragments of cane, acari, &c.
Finding that the work of Public Analyst was too great
a tax upon my time, I this year (1886) resigned that office,
and recommended that Mr. Charles E. Cassal, F.I.C., F.C.S.,
who has been my private assistant and demonstrator in the
Hygieaic Laboratory at University College for a number of
years, should be appointed Public Analyst.
I have to thank the Vestry for kindly acceding to this
request and appointing Mr. Cassal, on the understanding,
however, that I should still exercise a general superintendence
over the collection of samples.
I have no doubt that the new arrangement will be of
great advantage to the Parish.
W. H. CORFIELD,
Public Analyst.