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show that out of 116 samples of food analysed during the
year 104 proved to be genuine.
In seven cases in which articles were found to be
adulterated proceedings were taken by the Board, and
convictions were obtained in six cases.
Proceedings were not taken in the other cases, as the
evidence was not considered sufficient to ensure convictions.
Ratepayers are again invited to avail themselves of the
facilities offered by the Board in aid of the working of these
Acts.
Samples and articles desired by any resident in the District
to be analysed may be left at the Board's Offices during
office hours, and no further trouble in the matter need then
fall on such resident, as, in the event of the sample proving
upon analysis to be adulterated, the resident is not compelled
to prosecute the seller. A fee of 2s. 6d., which must be paid
at once, will be charged for each sample brought by a resident
for analysis.
The Board offer these facilities to residents who wish
to test the articles sold to them for their own consumption;
but it must be clearly understood that such analyses cannot
be undertaken for any trade check or purpose or for advertisement.
STREET NOMENCLATURE.
The new road leading out of West Hill, formerly known
by the various names of "The Park," "Palace Park,"
"Valley Road," and "Paxton Park," has been re-named
"Hillcrest Road, S.E."
The following Streets have been re-numbered:—Croydon
Road and Maberley Road, Penge.
LEWISHAM RECREATION GROUNDS.
The Board reported last year the steps taken, so far as
they could ascertain, as to these grounds. Not having heard
from the London County Council as to the steps being taken
by them, and iu consequence of several enquiries made on