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Inspectors' Report,
For the Quarter ending March 31st, 1878.
To the Vestry of the Parish of St. James and St. John, Clerkenwell.
Gentlemen,
I beg most respectfully to report that during the
Quarter, I purchased and submitted to Dr. Redwood, the
following number of articles, 18, consisting of 5 Mustards,
3 Porters, 2 Vinegars, 2 Butters, 1 Milk, 1 Coffee, 1 White
Pepper, 1 Cocoa, 1 Chocolate Cream, and 1 Oatmeal.
C 213½. This was found to be largely adulterated with
foreign fat. I summoned the vendor, Mr. Edwards, of
Albermarle Street, but the Magistrate dismissed the summons
upon a technical objection.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
FREDERIC CHESHIRE.
Gentlemen,
I beg most respectfully to report that during the
Quarter I have taken to Dr. Redwood, the Analyst, the following
samples of food, etc., viz., 9 Mustards, 2 Oatmeals, 4 Peppers,
3 Porters, and 1 Tea.
C 185. Mr. Watlierstone of 1a, Weston Street, was fined 10/and
costs for selling Mustard adulterated with Starch and
Turmeric.
C 193. Mr. Dawe of 105, Rosoman Street, was fined £1 and
costs for selling Mustard adulterated with 30 per cent, of Starch
and Turmeric.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
W. F. THAIN,
Inspector.
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