To the Editor of the "Nomrit-Cuiwa Darcy News"
Sm—Moy I reply to Quo Vavis's otter published in your paper on Saturday, with reference to meat which is'sold in the French Concession, A friend of mine, member of the 'French Public Health Depart~ ment, to whom I spoke about Quo Vasts's "experience." was not Interested, since there is not a single statement' in the above letter which can be substantiated. It seems to. me that Quo Vaois has exaggerated and is reprehensible In patronizing, neighbouring shops" kept by. unscrupulous merchants. I am told that In his capacity of resident he, has neglected to telephone or inform some way the Health Department thus shielding the culprits.
The municipal employee mentioned above made it clear that a public service is unable to do everything fond be everywhere at the same moment. Any information from residents is always appreciated by the [Publi Health Department, I am told, and from explanation kindly given te me, I am satisfied to know that {ood shops and markets are inspected when residents, without excepting 'Quo Vanis, are' still in bed.
To buy horse cutlets believing. them {0 be veal cutlets is indeed a sign of extreme foolishness, but since when, may T ask, is horse' meat sold in the French Concession? It must be very exceptional.
Anton Eco.
Shanghai, Feb. 19.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.