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an officer of the Board and analysed by the Principal Chemist of the 

 Government Laboratory. 



One of these articles is described as follows in the report of the 

 Principal Chemist : — 



"The sample consists of a solution of lime in cane sugar syrup. 

 This substance under various names has been in use for some years, 

 and is said to have a remarkable effect in increasing the thickness of 

 the cream. In ordinary analysis its presence would not be suspected as, 

 if used in the quantities recommended * * * * * * 

 it would increase the ash of the cream only o'o4 per cent., and the 

 total solids 0*19 per cent. There is, however, no reason why an 

 analysis directed specifically to the detection of cane sugar, and to the 

 estimation of the relative proportion of lime in the ash, should not 

 reveal the presence of this substance. Its use, even in these small 

 quantities, gives a fictitious value to cream." 



The other article was of the same character, and is described as 

 follows by the Principal Chemist in his report : — ■ 



" The sample consists of a solution of lime in cane sugar syrup, and 

 is coloured with annatto colouring matter." 



It is impossible to ascertain to what extent or in what localities 

 the vendors of these adulterants may have succeeded in effecting sales 

 to dairymen, and I am to suggest that samples of cream should be 

 taken in the district of your Local Authority, and that the Analyst 

 should direct his attention to the question whether the samples of 

 cream submitted to him contain adulterants of the nature above 

 described. 



There is also reason to suppose that gelatin and cornflour are used 

 as adulterants of cream. 



The Board will be glad to forward to you additional copies of this 

 circular for distribution amongst the members of your Local Authority 

 and the officers concerned on being informed of the number you require. 



I am, &c, 



T. H. Elliott, 



Secretary. 



IMPORTATION AND OTHER REGULATIONS. 



Importation of Cattle into Rhodesia.— According to Government 

 Notice No. no of 1908, the importation of cattle from the United 

 Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland may be permitted under certain 

 conditions. Importation shall be through and direct from the coast 

 ports of Cape Colony, and there shall be a consignment note or other 

 satisfactory evidence that cattle so imported have come direct from 

 Great Britain or Ireland. 



All cattle imported shall on arrival at Bulawayo, Salisbury, or 

 Umtali, be removed to a place of quarantine under the supervision 

 of an Inspector of Cattle, there to be submitted to such examination 

 and tests as the Chief Inspector may direct. If such examination or 

 tests disclose existence of any destructive disease, the cattle shall be 

 immediately destroyed, and the carcasses thereof be disposed of in such 

 manner as a Government veterinary surgeon may authorise or require. 



