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inspection were made and in all instances the cleansing which is
required to be done twice a year was carried out. In the case of one
underground bakehouse it was found that, owing to the breakdown of
the system which had been in use, the day temperature had risen to 109
degrees Fahr., and movement of air was practically non-existent. The
firm were required to instal a new plant and the results have been most
satisfactory, the temperature falling to 72 degrees Fahr. The number of
underground bakehouses during the preceding five years decreased from
61 to 59 in 1923, and this number has remained.
Inspection of Food.—Food exposed for sale has received regular
inspection by the food inspectors, who have carried out this work daily
including Sundays. The following table shows the nature and amount
of food voluntarily surrendered or submitted. Two instances occurred
when food exposed for sale, was seized by the inspectors and condemned
by the magistrate. Prosecution was authorized in one case, that of
bottled herrings and a fine of £3 with £5 5s. costs was inflicted. In the
other, a caution was administered to the vendor after all the circumstances
relating to the incident had been explained.

Haddocks 48 lbs., Soles 1 cwt., Chickens 48 lbs., Beef 3 lbs., Kippers
40 lbs., Chocolates 1 lb.
Certificates enabling the export of certain articles of food to the
United States of America and Canada, were granted in three instances.
Spirits.—218 samples of whiskey, rum and gin were taken during the
year. In 44 cases it was found that the spirits were diluted below the
standard strength of 35 degrees U.P. It is generally held that spirits
are not sold to the prejudice of the purchaser, if a notice is displayed in
the bar warning him, that the spirits are so diluted. A good deal depends
on the nature of the notice. Four prosecutions for "dilution" offences