AFTER-HOURS DRINKING
Sir, —As the poor, weak drinkers find it impossible to control their appetites. why cannot they take the drink home with them, then get happilv drunk, go to bed out of harm’s way, and no-one the worse for their indulgence—except their wives? In fact, with the modern homes with all conveniences, why not have their drink laid on—“hot, cold, and beer.” I pass these suggestions on to the Prime Minister, as he appears deeply concerned at his own inadequacy to deal with the situation. I live near an hotel and it disgusts me to see the pathetic condition of the men after they have been indulging for an hour or more, particularly on a Saturday, when they are primed up before they go in to the hotel. Their faces are flushed and their language—disgusting! Yours, etc., E. G. WADE. October 2, 1956.
Sir, —In reply to “New Zealander,” I certainly think that a good, stiff minimum fine is the answer. But do not allow the licensee a second chance. He knows the laws before he is granted a license. I do not- believe in fish for one and flesh for the other.— Yours, etc., BY THE WAYSIDE. October 1, 1958.
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Press, Volume XCIV, Issue 28089, 3 October 1956, Page 15
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