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Two of the samples of rum contained water in excess, in 1 case to the extent
of 86 per cent. No proceedings were taken as it was found that notices to the effect
that the spirits sold were diluted were exhibited in the bars.
One of the samples of jelly cuttings contained 0'7 grains per pound of salicylic
acid as an added preservative.
Of the 2 samples of tinned salmon, 1 was genuine fish free from injurious ingredients,
but containing very little salmon. The other sample contained 0 32
grains of tin per pound.
The sample of baking powder contained 17-27 per cent, of sulphate of calcium,
being 15'81 per cent, of the sample in excess of the maximum recommended by
the Local Government Board as being allowable. It was, however, not deemed
advisable to take proceedings.
The samples of lard, pepper, separated milk, cocoa, jam, whisky, jelly, honey,
ground ginger, self-raising flour, arrowroot, beef dripping, and rice were all genuine.

The percentage of samples found adulterated was somewhat below the average.
With reference to the convictions under the Acts during 1912, in 10 instances the
defendants had been once, in 4 instances twice, in 1 three times, and in 2
nstances five times previously convicted