NOT A “DRY” SHIP.
At least half of the‘first-class passengers of the Canard liner Berengitria, which arrived at Southampton recently, provided themselves with ample supplies of liquor for the voyage. The vessel took from Southampton a supply .sufficient for the round voyage, but on her arrival in Now York the authorities seized the amount reserved for the homeward passage. Many passengers, however, brought ample quantities on hoard from, ibis supposedly “dry” country. “For the requirements of most people. certainly of all moderate drinkers the doctor’s certificate was adequate,’’ declared Mr Derwent Hall Caine, who was one of the Berengaria’s passengers. “Certificates' were issued on the first day out. and there was a regular queuo to get them.” he added. “The number of people who went sick because they were certain that they would pass away without a little stimulant was amazing. “This would be a. iypieal requisition : A whisky in the morning. Wine and cocktail at lunch. Something in the afternoon to guard aga ilist seasickness. Wine and liquors at dinner, and A night cap.”
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Hokitika Guardian, 4 October 1923, Page 1
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175NOT A “DRY” SHIP. Hokitika Guardian, 4 October 1923, Page 1
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