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of in medicinal dose. It is well aërated, phosphated, and'
free from any injurious metals.
Of two Ciders, both contained a trace of lead. They were
of agreeable taste and sufficiently alcoholic to make them
rank among beers. No. 102 contained 8, and No. 99 8.8 per
cent, of alcohol, calculated as proof spirit.
Of the so-called Non-intoxicating Draught Mild Ale, it is.
difficult to determine the reason for the name. No ale is intoxicating
if drunk in rational quantities : say half-a-pint at a
meal. This particular sample contained per cent. of
alcohol calculated as proof spirit.
Two samples of Lager-beer conclude my list of drinks.
They were very slightly bitter. No. 93 had a taste of herbs,
and possessed about the average acidity of beers, the proof
spirit amounted to 10.26 or 10¼ per cent. No. 100 was
somewhat less alcoholic (9.72 per cent.), and rather more
nutritious. Of these Lager-beers it must be said, that they
are more alcoholic than those of Germany, and their introduction
among ourselves can have no effect in diminishing
drunkenness when taken in excess.
The certificates arc in the hands of our Inspectors.
Christmas, 1SS5.
During the past quarter 1 have examined forty samples of
Milk} ten of which were adulterated with, respectively, 6, 14,
10, 8, 14, 18, 6, 25, 5, and 15 per cent, of water. One Condensed
Milk, of a new brand, was not equal to many of the