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INSPECTOR'S REPORTS,
For the Quarter ending Dec. 25th, 1883.
To the Vestry of the Parish of Clerkenwell.
Gentlemen,
During the Quarter ended Christinas,
1883, I have taken to the Analyst 25 samples, consisting
of 1 Gin, 7 Milk, 4 Mustard, 1 Pepper, 2
Coffee, 4 Bread, I Cocoa, 1 Vinegar, 4 Oatmeal. One
of the samples of Milk (No 602½ C.), was found to
be adulterated, and the vendor summoned as follows : —
William Robinson, of 40, Sutton Street, was summoned
for selling Milk adulterated with 16 per cent.
of water, and was lined £5 and costs (sample C. 602½).
I am, Gentlemen, Your 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 Christmas. 1883, I have
taken to Dr. Redwood, the Analyst, 19 samples conof
1 Bread, 4 Mustard, 3 Tea, 1 Sugar, 4 Milk, 4
Vinegar, 2 Sweets.
Mr. Oliver, of 150, King's Cross Road, was summoned
for adulterating Milk to the extent of 12 per
cent. of added water, and was fined £1 and costs.
Mr. L. C. Brown, of 129, Rosoman Street, was
summoned for adulterating Milk to the extent of 12
per cent. of water. Mrs. Brown appeared to the
summons, and produced a Medical Certificate that her
husband was suffering from heart disease, and that it
would be dangerous to him to appear. Under these
circumstances the Magistrate advised the withdrawal
of the Summons on payment of the costs, which was
done.
I am. Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant,
W. F. THAIN, Inspector.