THE I.0.G.T. AND THE LICENSING BILL.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume II, Issue 133, 29 June 1880, Page 3

THE 1.0.G.T. AND THE LICENSING BILL.

As stated in our last issue, the Rev. Mr Shirriffs, Mr Inspector Smith, and other gentlemen remained in the Temperance Hall, after the lodge meeting, and went over the new Bill, of which they generally approved, but suggested a few alterations. The suggested alterations are as follows : —“ Habital drunkard ” shall mean any person who is convicted of drunkenness three times within a period of twelve months. That the Clerk of the Court shall give notice to the police of applications for temporary oxter cion of lice: s, etc. That applications other than renowa’s, shall be accompanied by a certificate signed by at least 10 householders of the district. That rooms to be used for dancing be reported on by the police, and that after they are granted, that the applications be lodged with the police. A penalty to be imposed for harbouring constables in uniform, and not to supply them with refreshments unless on duty or travelling. Liquor in an open vessel in a public-house to be -prima facie evidence of sale.

No selling goods or merchandise and giving away liquor shall evade liability to penalty. The clause rendering the seller liable for drinking on premises contrary to licence not to apply to persons purchasing for the purpose of getting a conviction. Supplying liquor to be prohibited to any person who shall have been confined for delirium tremens or to any habitual drunkard for the space of one year, and no person against whom such an order shall have been made is to be employed in a publichouse, and the police may arrest any such person found in the bar. Liquor not to be sold or given to children either to be consumed on the premises or otherwise.