THE ANALYST. 103 ANALYST’S REPORT. The report of Mr. W. L. Scott, analyst for North Staffordshire, was presented to the Board. It stated that 270 samplcs of food had been analysed by him, and most of the articles had been found to be more or less adulterated. He did not advise prosecutions, except in the worst cases, until the laws had become better known. He would have t o recommend, subject to the approval of the clerk of the peace, several prosecutions, two of them being for the sale of adulterated spirits.I n a letter received subsequently, Mr. Scott said that it would be necessary that in future 250 samples should be submitted t o him every quarter, and if the food inspectors did not receire instructions to make the purchases it was hopeless to attempt the improve- ment of the food products.3Ir. Gilbertson said that during the first three quarters of a year after his appobt- ment A h . Scott did nothing, and it was a question whether he was entitled to anything except for the last quarter, during which period he is said to hare made nnalysep, but he had n o t furnished the usual certificates.104 THE ANALYST. The Chairman said that the analyst himself appointed the food inspectors, and directed them to procure samples. The Act of Parliament directed that the medical officer of health, inspector of nuisances, or weights and measures, under the direction and at the cost of the local authority appointing him, should procure samples and submit them to the analyst.I t also laid down that the analyst should receive payment and give a certificate.The analyst had induced the officer without the consent of Colonel Lindsay, to send him samples, and had now asked for payment, no doubt before the analysis had really taken place. He (the chairman) thought the samples were improperly obtained, as Mr. Scott had no business to direct the officers to do what they had. It seemed to be a case of over zeal on the part of a gentleman who was paid by fees.He (the chairman) mould, therefore, propose that the clerk of the peace communicate with the analyst, desiring him to confine himself to samples sent by public officers, and not in future to give them any orders t o procure samples for analysis. He would also move that in cases in which proceedings were directed Colonel Lindsay be requested t o lay down the regulations for the conduct of the prosecutions, As Mr. Scott chose to play such a prank he thought he ought to be made to wait for his money until October. After some discussion it mas resolved to pay the public analyst his salary and g100 on account of his bill of fees.-- Western Had. Mr. 3 V . 1;. Scott has resigned his situation as analyst for the northern division of the county of Stafford.