ADULTERATED MILK. TO THE EDITOR.

Waikato Times, Volume XV, Issue 1253, 10 July 1880, Page 3

ADULTERATED MILK. TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, — If I remember correctly, some one svas remarking in your valuable paper a week or two ago upon tho advisability of endeavoring to procure tho appoiutinent of a Public Analyst for tho AVaik.ito. lam afraid there would be some difficulty in getting this proposed appointment made : at any rate, there is one article especially, the adulteration of which the public should be protected against, and that is milk. Now, sir, I purchase my milk of two vendors. One, I am sure, does not sell a genuine article. It is abnormally sweet, has not a sign of cream after standing twenty-four hours, and has a thick, dirty sediment. In fact, the cream all goes to the bottom. Sir, I write on public grounds. Who knows what injury to infants' health may accrue from the sale and use of such an aiticlc. I am on my guard myself, and will take care that no such article of diet is supplied to child of mine. Let parents beware, and, if their children are dependent upon the milk of the cow for nourishment, let them see that they procure the genuine article. — I am, &c, La.o Pura. [Our advice is — cease dealing with the milkman who you say you are sure does not sell a genuine article, and buy a lactometer—cost fifteen shillings.— E».]

The new Pure Cash System now being initiated by G. and C. will certainly prove a benefit to the public. It has been a great success in Sydney and Melbourne, and when strictly carried out the customer who buys at an establishment wherethe goods are marked low to ensure a rapid sale must be a. great gainer. G. and C. sell their drapery, millinary, and clothing at such prices for cash .is gi\ cs the buyer the advantages of a shareholder in a co-operative society, without the risk of being called upon to bear a portion of the loss bhould the year's business pro\c unsatisfactory. Garlick and Cranwell will aim to retain the confidence which the public have hitherto shown them, and are detirmined to give the pure c.ish system a fair trial ; whether they gain or lose the first ye.ir. Country buyers on remitting cash with order will be supplied with goods at co-operative prices ; just the same as though they made a personal selection. Furnishing goods such as carpets, floor cloths, bedsteads., bedding, and general house furniture, the largest portion of which is turned out at our own factory, will be marked at the lowest remunerative prices, and a discount of five per cent, will be allowed to those who pay at the time of purchase. G. &C. having realised the entire value of their stock during their late cash. sale, the present stock is ni-.w and cheaply hougiit. An inspection is invited,— GAßUCK AND Ckanwlli, City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Queenitreet, Auckland.