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On account of the common adulteration of Honey, one sample
has been taken, and found to be pure. The amount of pollen was
considerable. Phosphoric acid was present in weighable quantities;
sulphuric acid was absent. In imitation honey we find the reverse.
If the honey were sold as imitation honey, no one would or could
complain.
Two samples of Drugs, Sulphate of Quinine and Calomel, were
found to be excellent.
Of Spirits, 10 samples have been analysed. Two of these, a
"Whiskey and a Gin, were both diluted; the whiskey was 13 per
cent. below the standard, and the gin 8 per cent.
It must not be supposed that diluted spirits promote temperance.
A person who has been used to spirits of a certain strength is not
satisfied with a weaker spirit, and is likely to ask for more.
Of Beers, two Porters and two Ales, little can be said. They
are well within the mark as to chlorides, and do not contain
anything harmful.
The certificates are in the possession of our Inspectors.
Thanking you for the constant assistance which you have
rendered me in carrying out the Act,
Believe me, Gentlemen,
Yours faithfully,
ALBERT J. BERNAYS.
Chemical Laboratory,
St. Thomas's Hospital,
June 18th, 1886.