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Clerkenwell 1877

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]

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37
Inspector' Report,
For the Quarter ending 30th September, 1877.
To the Vestry of the Parish of Clerkenwell
Gentlemen,
I beg most respectfully to report that during the
Quarter ending 30th September last, I purchased 21 articles,
consisting of Gin, Bread, Butter, Beer, Milk, Pepper, Mustard,
and Coffee, which I duly delivered to Dr. Redwood, the Analyst.
C 163½. Mr. John Stone, of the "Royal Oak," Spencer Street,
was summoned by me before Mr. Barstow, at the Clerkenwell
Police Court, and fined 5/- and costs for selling Gin 44.0 under
proof.
C 164½. Mrs. Maria Brotherwood, of the "Jewellers' Arms,"
Goswell Road, was also summoned, and fined 20/- and costs, for
selling Gin 51.0 under proof.
C 176^. Mrs. Elizabeth Walton, of Little Sutton Street, has
been summoned, and fined 20/- and costs, for selling Milk
adulterated to the extent of 17 per cent.
C 177½. Mr. Thomas James Huxley, of Jerusalem Passage,
was also summoned for selling Milk containing 8 per cent, of
water, but the case was dismissed, with a caution.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
FREDERIC CHESHIRE,
Inspector.
To the Vestry of the Parish of Clerkenwell.
Gentlemen,
I beg most respectfully to report that during the
Quarter ending 30th September last, I purchased and delivered
to Dr. Redwood, the Analyst, samples consisting of Gin, Milk,
Pepper, Mustard, Tea, Vinegar, Arrowroot, and Oatmeal.
C 146. Mr. Jones, Licensed Cowkeeper, of Field Place, St.
John Street Road, was fined £3 and costs, for selling Milk
adulterated with water to the extent of 30 per cent
1 have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
W. F. THAIN,
Inspector.
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For the Quarter ending 30th June, 1877.

No. of Sample.Date when Received.Name of Inspector.Name of Article.Distinguishing Mark.RESULT OP ANALYSIS.
283July 24CheshireGinC 163½44.0 under proof, or gin and water
284dittoGinC 164½51.0 under proof, or gin and water
285,, ,,dittoMilkC 165½Not adulterated
286,, ,,ThainGinC 14231.0 under proof
287,, ,,dittoGinC 14328.0 under proof
283,, ,,dittoMilkC 146Adulterated with 30 per cent. of water
289,, ,,CheshireBreadC 166½Not adulterated
290,, ,,dittoBreadC 167½Not adulterated
291,, ,,ThainGinC 14736.6 under proof
292,, ,,dittoGinC 14832.3 under proof
293,, ,,CheshireGinC 168½16.7 under proof
294,, ,,dittoButterC 169½Not adulterated
295,, ,,dittoButterC 170½Not adulterated
296,, ,,dittoBeerC 171½Not adulterated
297,, ,,dittoBeerC 172½Not adulterated
298,, ,,dittoBreadC 173½Not adulterated
299,, ,,dittoBreadC 174½Not adulterated
300,, ,,dittoGinC 175½32.3 under proof
301Aug. 29dittoMilkC 176½Adulterated with 17 per cent. of water
302,, ,,dittoMilkC 177½Adulterated with 8 per cent. of water
303„ 30ThainPepperC 149Not adulterated
304,, ,,dittoMustardC 150Not adulterated
305,, ,,dittoMustardC 151Not adulterated
306,, ,,dittoMustardC 152Not adulterated
307,, ,,dittoPepperC 153Not adulterated
308,, ,,dittoPepperC 154Not adulterated
309,, ,,dittoMustardC 155Not adulterated
310,, ,,dittoMustardC 156Not adulterated
311,, ,,dittoPepperC 157Not adulterated
312,, ,,dittoPepperC 158Not adulterated
313,, ,,dittoTeaC 159aNot adulterated
314Sep. 29dittoVinegarC 159bNot adulterated
315,, ,,dittoArrowrootC 160Not adulterated
316,, ,,dittoMustardC 161Not adulterated
317,, ,,dittoPepperC 162Not adulterated
318,, ,,dittoOatmealC 163Not adulterated
319,, ,,dittoTeaC 164Not adulterated
320,, ,,CheshirePepperC 178½Not adulterated
321,, ,,dittoMustardC 179½i Not adulterated
322,, ,,dittoPepperC 180½Not adulterated
323,, ,,dittoMustardC 181½Not adulterated
324,,,,dittoCoffeeC 182½Not adulterated
325,, ,,dittoMustardC 183½Not adulterated