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evidences of decay. The odour was anything but agreeable, and 
further examination fully proved the fact that the process, how- 
ever efficient it might be for a limited period, was unequal to 
the test required by the Society. It will be remembered that the 
meat was not covered up, which the Judges consider a great dis- 
advantage to its keeping qualities, as also to its appearance ; the 
surface of it, being more or less covered with a green mould, was 
very unsightly. The beef was first examined. The meat was 
fairly good and not unsuitable for immediate consumption ; it was 
noticeably discoloured about the neck, and there was a consider- 
able percentage of waste, the meat requiring to be dressed in 
order to be fit for the table ; moreover, the flesh had lost the 
firm condition which was so noticeable on its first inspection, 
and its general character is best described by the term " flabby." 
The wether sheep exhibited the same mouldy appearance. The 
mutton, however, was fairly firm, although indications of change 
were visible about the neck. The veal was soft, though sweet, 
and had lost all its bloom. The porker when cut in two was soft 
and the shank end discoloured, as well as the neck, and when 
tested with a skewer in these parts there was a perceptible odour. 
Mr. Turner, of 233, High Street, Camden Town, a practical 
butcher, who had cut up the sides of beef on the 19th of June, 
and had been present at the opening of the van on the 28th, 
stated his opinion that the pork was depreciated Ad. per lb. The 
head was decidedly high. The poultry appeared sweet, though 
somewhat soft. The rabbits were decidedly going rapidly, being 
much discoloured about the kidneys. 
No. 2 Van ; opened at 10 A.M. Temperature 43° 50". — On 
entering the carriage the Judges were struck with the perfect 
sweetness of the air and absence of all unpleasant odour. When 
the cloths were removed the appearance and condition of the 
meat was quite as good as on Saturday as regards colour and 
dryness, and it was considered to be even firmer in texture. 
The poultry and rabbits were equally preserved. Mr. Turner 
gave his opinion that this meat was worth fully ?)d. per lb. more 
than that in No. 1 van. The extra cost of working the Swansea 
waggon, the necessity of an attendant, and the additional 
quantity of salt, &c., are thus much more than covered by the 
difference in value of the meat. The Judges desire to record 
their thanks to Mr. Turner for the great assistance which he 
gave them throughout the trials. 
The general survey being thus satisfactory, the next point 
was to cut up the meat. The first part taken off the Ijeef was 
the skirt, which would naturally be the most liable to de- 
composition ; it proved as fresh and sweet as possible, and 
was perfectly firm. Next the sirloin was cut out, and this 
