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APPENDIX II.
"THE SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1875."
Report of the Public Analyst appointed for the Parish of St. Mary
Islington upon the Articles analysed by him under the above Act,
during the Quarter ending the 30th June, 1883.
TO THE VESTRY OF ST. MARY ISLINGTON.
Gentlemen,
During the past quarter 28 samples of food have been submitted
to me by your Inspectors under the " Sale of Food and Drugs Acts."
These 28 samples consisted of Gin, Whisky, Brandy, Rum, Ale and
Porter ; also of Sugar, Oatmeal and Arrowroot, Cayenne and Black Peppers,
Pickles, Sweets, Black Tea, Lime Juice, Coffee, Chicory, Cocoa, Mustard and
Jam ; also of Bread and Flour ; also of Milk, Butter, and Lard.
These articles are referred to in further detail in the Schedule attached
to this Report.
As regards the articles bought of the publicans, the Spirits were in each
case diluted only to the extent allowed by Act of Parliament.
In no case was any adulteration detected.
Your obedient Servant,
C. MEYMOTT TIDY,
Public Analyst.