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found to he "very poor," and 5 to be "poor." During the second
quarter, out of 12 specimens examined 2 were found to he "poor,"
and their vendors were warned; 1 specimen was found to he adulterated
with 25% of added water, and, upon prosecution, the vendor
was fined five pounds and costs. During the third quarter, out of
fourteen specimens examined four were found to he adulterated,—
1 specimen contained 23% added water, and, upon
prosecution, a fine of twenty shillings and costs was inflicted;
1 specimen contained 20 % added water, and, on prosecution, a
fine of forty shillings and costs was inflicted; 1 specimen contained
13 % of added water, and, on prosecution, a fine of ten shillings
and costs was inflicted; 1 specimen contained 24% of added
water, but, on prosecution, the summons was dismissed on a legal
technicality.
In one case, where coffee mixed with 20% of chicory was sold
without being labelled "sold as a mixture," the vendor was fined
ten shillings and costs.
In no case has the accuracy of the analyses been successfully contested.
In no case was any poisonous ingredient discovered.
No money or consideration other than the stipend from the
Vestry has been received by me in connection with these analyses.
I have the honour to remain,
Rev. Sir and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
JAMES EDMUNDS.