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In 38 samples of butter adulteration, 21 summonses were
taken out, and in 19 cases convictions were obtained with
penalties varying from a minimum 5s. (with 16s. 6d. costs) to
a maximum £5 (with 16s. 6d. costs).
In the remaining two cases, the results of the summonses
were as follows :—
(a) Summons dismissed (1)—Defendant being convicted the
same day in connection with another case.
(b) Summons adjourned sine die (1)—Defendant ill, and
afterwards leaving his shop.
In six cases no summonses were taken out tor the following
reasons, viz. : (1) Article served in printed wrapper (1);
(2) defendant left the neighbourhood after the service of the
summons (1); (3) test samples (3); (4) added preservative (28
grs. per lb. of boric acid) being below the amount suggested
by the Departmental 1901 Committee (1).
The total fines amounted to ^'37 10s. 6d. (with ^,"22 19s. 3d.
costs).
(c) Margarine.
24 samples of Margarine were taken, and of these 1 (i.e.,
4.2 per cent.) was declared by the Analyst to be adulterated,
with 27 per cent, of Butter. The vendor was ordered to pay
16/6 costs.
(d) (Coffee.
165 samples were taken, and of these 3 (i.e., 1.8 per cent.)
were declared by the Analyst to be adulterated—the adulterations
consisting of added chicory to the extent of 17, 45 and
72 per cent., respectively.
Summonses were applied for, and convictions obtained, in
2 of the cases with 10/0 penalty and 16/6 costs in one, and
16/6 costs in the other—total 10/0 penalties and ;£l 13s. 0d.
costs.