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Islington 1885

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Parish of St Mary]

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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, 1885.
TO THE VESTRY OF ST. MARY, ISLINGTON.
Gentlemen,
During the past quarter, 28 samples of food and drink
wore submitted to me by your Inspectors.
These consisted of Coffee, Butter (2), Lime Juice, Chicory, Bread,
Arrowroot, Cheese, Mustard, Tea, Cocoa, Milk, Pepper (2), Pickles, Lard,
Oatmeal, Sugar, Flour, Tea and Sweets. Samples of Brandy, Rum,
Gin, Port Wine and Beer were also examined.
I certified them all to be genuine.
Your faithful Servant,
C. MEYMOTT TIDY,
Public Analyst.