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132
Three Porters and one Ale were fairly of the nature,
substance and quality demanded. Of four Whiskies only
one was below standard. A sample of Rum was of usual
quality.
One sample of Butter had all the marks of a genuine
article before it is brought down to standard.
Of further articles of food I have examined four cases
of Tinned Lobster, and one tin of Salmon. The latter was
very good and the Salmon contained but a trace of tin. The
only distinctly poor sample was No. 192. The case was very
much battered, and two solder holes in the top of the tin
more than suspicious. The inside of the tin was much
blackened and corroded: the ash from nearly 400 grains
contained iron, tin, lead and copper. No. 188 was the best.
Two kinds of Beef Tea, two samples of each, require
some notice. Both contain a considerable amount of
gelatine, from which comes a very large proportion of the
boasted nitrogen. The gelatine in No. 145 so nearly approached
the characteristics of ordinary glue, that I was
pleased to find that No. 171 of the same name was perfectly
free from the taint. From a scientific point of view I should
give the preference to 153 and 163.
In conclusion I have to apologise for the lateness of my
report. Many of the articles were only brought on and
after Quarter Day.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Yours faithfully,
ALBERT J. BERNAYS.