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regard the dirt in two specimens, they will not bear exposure
without protection by means of glass.
Lastly, a sample of Fresh Lobster was not at all
fresh.
The Certificates are in the possession of the Inspectors.
20th December, 1889.
During the past quarter I have examined 27 samples
of milk. Of these six were adulterated with, respectively,
13, 21, 5, 9, 9 and 14 per cent, of added water. One of the
adulterated milks was richly coloured with annatto, so as to
present the appearance of a very good sample, and contained
nearly double the usual amount of salt. Besides these six
several had been somewhat diluted, although not to the extent
which has been fixed as to the limit of permitted
adulteration.
A sample of condensed milk was fairly of the nature,
substance, and quality demanded. Since your Vestry took
this matter of condensed milk in hand, several of them bear
altered labels, and admit the fact of skimmings. The case
which was carried triumphantly through the Lambeth Police
Court has been transferred to the Sessions, and may possibly
come on again in January. However the matter may be
ultimately decided, I trust you will remember that no condensed
milk ever yet made can be diluted to the extent
recommended upon the label, and yet be fitted to the