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sent to prison for two months. Previous convictions in Westminster,
Marylebone, and Kilburn were recorded against her. The wholesale
margarine merchant was called to prove the large amount of margarine
purchased by defendant each week.
Sausages, Meat Pies, &c.—Samples were taken during 1913 of
sausages, meat pies, &c., as shown in the list printed above.
Of 80 Meat Pies (Various) 9 contained boric acid :—12 39, 12, 8.6, 8, 6.3, 6.2, 61,
3.5 grains per lb. and 1 a trace.
Of 5 Brawn 3 contained boric acid:—11.13, 8.05 and 5.81 grains
per lb.
1 Spiced Beef Contained 6 grains boric acid per lb.
1 Bacon Contained 2.6 grains boric acid per lb.
Of 57 Sausages (Beef and 8 contained boric acid:—43.4, 22.9. 17, 14, 10, 7.4,
Pork) 7, and 6.1 grains per lb.
Of 8 Sausage Rolls 3 contained boric acid :—28, 21 and 9.9 grains per lb.
Of 31 G-erman Sausages 6 contained boric acid :—8.9, 8.6, 8, 7.4, 4.2 and 21
grains per lb.
1 Lamb and Green Peas Contained 3.5 grains boric acid per lb.
Potted. Meat.—In 34 samples of potted meats 6 were found to
contain preservative to the amount of 25.90, 9.91, 8.67, 7.43, 1.7 and
0"8 grains per pound respectively.
Fish.—Eighteen samples of fish (potted and tinned) were examined.
Two samples of salmon and anchovy paste were found to contain 99
and 14'8 grains boric acid per lb. respectively. Two samples of salmon
and shrimp paste contained 26 and 20 grains boric acid per lb.
respectively.
Tinned Vegetables.—Seven samples were taken, during the year,
of tinned vegetables (5 of peas, 1 of beans and 1 of tomatoes), and all
were found free from sulphate of copper or other injurious substance.
Vinegar.—Thirteen samples were taken—one bought at a small
shop was found to contain an excess of water, it was purchased from
an itinerant vendor, and a sample which also proved adulterated was
obtained from him, and a prosecution followed.
Ginger Beer.—In previous reports attention was called to the
liability of contamination taking place from the use of lead pipes
through which the beer was drawn. This practice is now being given
up, and either glass pipes are being used or the beer is taken direct
from the barrel by means of wooden taps.
Sweets.—A sample of cocoa-nut gums, which were alleged to have
made some children ill, was examined. No metallic impurities were
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