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discuss the matter with them. At this Conference the practical application
of the Regulations was very fully and freely discussed, and,
unfortunately, hostility to such a long-delayed reform as the provision of
glass fronts to shops was manifest, while no enthusiasm was evoked by
proposals for the compulsory wrapping of meat in plain paper instead of
newspapers, for the effectual protection of stalls by sufficient curtains, or
for the suppression of the practice of delivering meat in uncovered trays.
The result has been that these Regulations, being unwelcomed by many of
the traders, have not proved as successful as they should have done; and
it is a matter for regret that this opportunity of raising the standard of
cleanliness, etc., in connection with the sale of meat has not been fully
taken advantage of by the meat trade.
The effort of some of our butchers to carry out the provisions of the
Meat Regulations is highly creditable, but there are others who fail to
see the advantages of clean meat, and I fully expect that efforts will
be made during the coming year to bring these latter traders into line.

Humane Slaughtering.
A by-law, made by the London County Council, provides that no
animal shall be slaughtered until it has been effectually stunned with a
mechanically operated instrument.
Meat.
The inspection of meat has been systematically carried out during
the year by the Food Inspector, who also attends at the licensed slaughter
house at any time when slaughtering takes place. On the whole, the
meat supply of the Borough is good, and very little is ever seized or
voluntarily surrendered. Condemned meat or other food is disposed of
at the Council's Depot.