DRINK AT DANCES
EFFECT OF NEW LAW
(By Telegraph—Press Association.)
HAMILTON, November 12,
A statement that the passing of the recent Statutes Amendment Act, amending the Police Offences Act, had had a salutary effect in checking the evil attending excessive drinking at dances was made yesterday by Mr. C. W. Lopdell, inspector of police, Hamilton. bMr. Lopdell said there had been almost a total absence of drink at country dances attended by police constables since the amendment of the law, and the position had reverted to what it was many years ago, when dances were enjoyed without liquor
That the new regulations were much needed, Mr. Lopdell said, Was manifest from the evil effect which drink had on those attending dances, including motorists travelling to and from the halls. It was very pleasing to note the improvement that had been brought about.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 116, 13 November 1939, Page 9
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142DRINK AT DANCES Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 116, 13 November 1939, Page 9
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