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Milk.
Of the 27 samples of milk reported against, 19 were informal
samples. In 13 of the 19 samples the deficiencies in non-fatty
solids, as compared with the presumptive standard, varied from
2 to 4 per cent., only.
Of the 8 formal samples reported against, 4 were deficient in
non-fatty solids to the extent of 1 per cent., 2 per cent., 2 per
cent, and 3 per cent, respectively. Three vendors were cautioned
in respect of samples containing slightly larger deficiencies, while
one vendor was prosecuted in respect of a sample 10 per cent,
deficient in fat, but the summons was dismissed on the warranty
defence.
Cream.
The two samples of cream reported against were purchased
from one vendor, one being an informal and the other a formal
sample. The offence here was the sale of preserved cream not so
labelled, and for this offence the vendor of the samples was
cautioned.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE.
General Remarks.
The table on page 42 sets forth by months the number of
cases of infectious diseases notified during the year 1920.