BEER GLASSES
DECEPTIVE MOULD
HAVE LARGER APPEAR AX CE!
When does a "deceptive" beer glass not deceive? Some solution of the problem may be derived from a trade explanation of the term. A circular issued by a firm dealing in glasses for the Sydney licensed bar trade said:—
"To assist you to order hotel-ware for the Christmas season by mail or phone, we are enclosing our latest illustrated hotel-ware booklet. For extra profit, we recommend the uss of the 6oz deceptive larger glasses made in a 7oz mould at 7s per chosen, and 16 or 17oz plain deceptive schooners at 15s a dozen."
The president of the United Licensed Victuallers' Association, Mr N. H. Connolly, following the receipt of this circular, went to headquarters for an explanation. He was informed:—
"Such glasses are used in saloon and lounge trade and by many milk bars and refreshment shops. 'Deceptive glass' is a term well-known to the trade. It does not mean that the customer loses anything in the measure supplied; but many like to take their drinks from what appears to be larger glasses."
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 3, Issue 270, 12 February 1941, Page 6
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183BEER GLASSES Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 3, Issue 270, 12 February 1941, Page 6
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