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single private case of milk analysis in the past twelve
months. And yet what cm be more important
than the milk supply.
But, in making this statement I would not be
misunderstood. Very excellent milk is sold in the
Parish, some deserving the name of splendid. This
is the case with Nos. 3 and 15, and in a less
degree with several others.
Of Porters and Ales I have examined eight
samples. There is a distinct improvement in the
quality. No. 39 and 40 are very superior. With
regard to salt, whilst the best contain 32 grains, a
porter (No. 12,) also of very good quality, contains
nearly 52 grains. I trust that the enquiry into the
character of malt-liquors may be more and more
continued until this vexed question as to salt can be
settled.
I have examined three Butters. One Avas
genuine but very nasty; a second genuine and
fair; and a third, No. 46, somewhat adulterated.
Although 1 have given a certificate, 1 could not
recommend a prosecution, as the adulteration is only
to the extent of 15 per cent. rigidly interpreted, and