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Saccharine.—Although Saccharine was asked for sweetening
tablets were supplied. These contained saccharine but under
strength. In view of the explanation given by the firm no action
was taken except that a warning was given.
Baking Powder.—One informal sample contained less than
8 per cent. of available carbon-dioxide. A formal sample of the
same brand could not be obtained.
Tonic Wine.—Although this sample has been listed as an
informal sample it was really brought to the office by a purchaser.
The district was afterwards searched for a formal sample but
none could be found.
Whisky.—An informal sample was found to contain six per
cent. of excess water. A formal sample taken was genuine. It is
extremely difficult to obtain sufficient whisky for analysis without
disclosing one's identity.
OVERCROWDING.
A few eases of overcrowding were reported or found
in the course of visits. These had to be dealt with sympathetically
and it was not always possible to obtain an
abatement of the conditions, although in several cases this
was accomplished. Only in one instance were the circumstances
such that formal action had to be taken.
Applications to be supplied with the permitted numbers
for houses necessitated visits to and the measurement
of 10 houses.
FOOD SUPPLY.
As far as possible, watch is kept on premises where
foodstuffs are prepared or sold, which includes slaughterhouses,
butchers and fishmongers' shops, bake-houses,
dairies, cowsheds, etc.