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but contained nothing deleterious; while two samples of so called butter proved
to be almost entirely made up from fat. I do not think it would be fair on my part
to draw any conclusion as to the real state of the district food supply from so
limited an inspection.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
(Signed) JOHN MUTER.
Central Public Laboratory,
Kennington Cross, S.E.
London, 31st December, 1876.
To the Vestry of the Parish of Rotherhithe,
Gentlemen,
I have to report that during the past quarter I have not received any
article of food for analysis.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
(Signed) JOHN MUTER.
Central Public Laboratory,
Kennington Cross S.E.
London, 25th March, 1877.
To the Vestry of the Parish of Rotherhithe,
Gentlemen,
In terms with the Act I have to report that during the past quarter
I have received from the Inspector 11 samples of milk and 3 of butter, all these were
pure except the following 4, viz:—
No. 114—Butter contained 51 per cent. fat.
„ 116—Butter „ 50 „
„ 120—Milk „ 18 per cent. water.
„ 124—Butter „ 76 „ fat.