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as in the days gone by. The drink of the people, will, however,
require constantly looking after, whether it he in the form of Milk,
Beer, Wine, or Spirit. As long as the seasons are fine, there is
no reason for the introduction of Alum into Bread, and the practice
has, for the present at least, gone out of fashion. Saccharine food
will require occasional examination, as, in the form of Jam, it is
more and more likely to compete with Butter.
The number of analyses made by me will be found greatly to
exceed the requirements of my office, and I trust I may be allowed
to diminish them in my second year.
I may further express a hope that my work has given general
satisfaction.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Yours faithfully,
ALBERT JAMES BERNAYS.
Chemical Laboratory,
St. Thomas's Hospital Medical and Surgical College,
25th March, 1875.