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adulterated. Summonses were taken out in these cases, with
the result that the Justices convicted in six cases and imposed
fines amounting to £12 17s. Od. One case was dismissed,
the defence being a "warranty."
Careful watch has been maintained over food exposed for
sale, but only on two occasions was it found neoessary to
seize any as being unfit for the food of man.
DAIRIES AND MILKSHOPS.
10.—There is a falling off in the number of these owing
to several small vendors having given up selling milk. Most
of the existing milkshops are nicely fitted up places, and all
are kept in a cleanly condition.
COWSHEDS.
11.—One new cowshed was built during the year, and
one closed. All of them are kept in a clean and satisfactory
state, and comply with the regulations.
SLAUGHTER HOUSES.
12—These are kept in a clean and wholesome condition.
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BAKEHOUSES.
13.—Three new bakehouses were erected during the
year and one closed. One of these has a drain opening into
it, and in contravention of Sec. 15 of the Factory and
Workshops Act of 1883. I am taking steps to get this
altered. All the bakehouses are periodically visited, and they
are kept in a satisfactory condition.