Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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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. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
283 | July 24 | Cheshire | Gin | C 163½ | 44.0 under proof, or gin and water |
284 | ditto | Gin | C 164½ | 51.0 under proof, or gin and water | |
285 | ,, ,, | ditto | Milk | C 165½ | Not adulterated |
286 | ,, ,, | Thain | Gin | C 142 | 31.0 under proof |
287 | ,, ,, | ditto | Gin | C 143 | 28.0 under proof |
283 | ,, ,, | ditto | Milk | C 146 | Adulterated with 30 per cent. of water |
289 | ,, ,, | Cheshire | Bread | C 166½ | Not adulterated |
290 | ,, ,, | ditto | Bread | C 167½ | Not adulterated |
291 | ,, ,, | Thain | Gin | C 147 | 36.6 under proof |
292 | ,, ,, | ditto | Gin | C 148 | 32.3 under proof |
293 | ,, ,, | Cheshire | Gin | C 168½ | 16.7 under proof |
294 | ,, ,, | ditto | Butter | C 169½ | Not adulterated |
295 | ,, ,, | ditto | Butter | C 170½ | Not adulterated |
296 | ,, ,, | ditto | Beer | C 171½ | Not adulterated |
297 | ,, ,, | ditto | Beer | C 172½ | Not adulterated |
298 | ,, ,, | ditto | Bread | C 173½ | Not adulterated |
299 | ,, ,, | ditto | Bread | C 174½ | Not adulterated |
300 | ,, ,, | ditto | Gin | C 175½ | 32.3 under proof |
301 | Aug. 29 | ditto | Milk | C 176½ | Adulterated with 17 per cent. of water |
302 | ,, ,, | ditto | Milk | C 177½ | Adulterated with 8 per cent. of water |
303 | „ 30 | Thain | Pepper | C 149 | Not adulterated |
304 | ,, ,, | ditto | Mustard | C 150 | Not adulterated |
305 | ,, ,, | ditto | Mustard | C 151 | Not adulterated |
306 | ,, ,, | ditto | Mustard | C 152 | Not adulterated |
307 | ,, ,, | ditto | Pepper | C 153 | Not adulterated |
308 | ,, ,, | ditto | Pepper | C 154 | Not adulterated |
309 | ,, ,, | ditto | Mustard | C 155 | Not adulterated |
310 | ,, ,, | ditto | Mustard | C 156 | Not adulterated |
311 | ,, ,, | ditto | Pepper | C 157 | Not adulterated |
312 | ,, ,, | ditto | Pepper | C 158 | Not adulterated |
313 | ,, ,, | ditto | Tea | C 159a | Not adulterated |
314 | Sep. 29 | ditto | Vinegar | C 159b | Not adulterated |
315 | ,, ,, | ditto | Arrowroot | C 160 | Not adulterated |
316 | ,, ,, | ditto | Mustard | C 161 | Not adulterated |
317 | ,, ,, | ditto | Pepper | C 162 | Not adulterated |
318 | ,, ,, | ditto | Oatmeal | C 163 | Not adulterated |
319 | ,, ,, | ditto | Tea | C 164 | Not adulterated |
320 | ,, ,, | Cheshire | Pepper | C 178½ | Not adulterated |
321 | ,, ,, | ditto | Mustard | C 179½ | i Not adulterated |
322 | ,, ,, | ditto | Pepper | C 180½ | Not adulterated |
323 | ,, ,, | ditto | Mustard | C 181½ | Not adulterated |
324 | ,,,, | ditto | Coffee | C 182½ | Not adulterated |
325 | ,, ,, | ditto | Mustard | C 183½ | Not adulterated |