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The Analyst's report which will be found on page 74
contains full particulars. It is sufficient here to remark
that of the samples purchased, 28 were adulterated, but in
eight cases the adulteration was not sufficient to justify any
proceedings being taken; in the other cases prosecutions
ensued, and fines and costs, amounting in the whole to
£36 14s., were inflicted.
The carrying out of this Act has been very much
hampered during the past year by the decisions which
have been given in various cases stated for the opinion of
the Divisional Court. The most serious obstacle to a
proper enforcement of the Act at the present time is known
as the warranty question, upon which there can be no
doubt as to the necessity for a strengthening of the law.
Purchase of Freehold Property in High Holborn.
During the year offers were made to the Board, on
terms which were considered advantageous, for acquiring
some freehold property in High Holborn in close contiguity
to the Board's property, and being of opinion that it was
desirable that advantage should be taken of the offer, the
Board accepted the proposals, and with the consent of the
London County Council, acquired the same with a loan
borrowed from the Council, the Board believing that great
advantage will accrue at an early date from their having
secured these properties.
Public Lavatories.
The Surveyor of Taxes having made an assessment
under Schedule (A) of the Income Tax Act in respect of