View report page

169
DEMERARA SUGAR.
Of the 5 samples submitted, two were undoubtedly not samples
of demerara sugar, and were found to consist of white crystals,
colored to represent demerara sugar with an organic dye.
SPIRIT OF NITROUS ETHER.
In the one sample of this article taken the principal ingredient
was found to be deficient in quantity to the extent of at least
49.7 per cent.
ICE CREAM.
The samples of ice cream examined afforded marked evidence
that the great improvement which has taken place during the
last year or two in the preparation and preservation of these delicacies
in this district has been fully maintained.
COCOA, COFFEE, &c.
The remaining samples were certified to be "not adulterated."
THE NEW SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS BILL.
Before another annual report is issued another Act of Parliament
will probably have been added to the list of those dealing
with the purity of Food whether the beneficial results anticipated
will be realised, remains to be seen.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
J. KEAR COLWELL.