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Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3294, 12 August 1911, Page 10

Some naturalists are of the opinion that the whale was once a land animal, and that it was forced to take to water as a means of px-otection. “Keggers”—those parties of men in Prohibition districts who contribute! towards a supply of alcoholic refreshment which they consume in public reserves — especially in Invercargill, are to have their path made as stony as possible. At present, in the town mentioned, there custom is not appreciated by the civic authorities, but the Inspector of Police has pointed out that at present there was no council hy-larv or statute law to prevent assemblies in parks and other public places for . the purpose of drinking from kegs, and the police could do nothing unless damage was done,- the men got drunk, or committed some other offence. The police had prosecuted to conviction those who resorted to railway reserves, hut there was a law dealing with such matters, and a bylaw would afford material assistance in stamping out the practice referred to. The council has decided to- take the necessary steps to make a by-!aw r . A number of thirsty ones, who had to cross the railway line to reach their “keggery,” were brought before the magistrate on charges of trespassing on the railway line, and exemplary penalties were imposed l . | Next time you feel a slight irritation in vour throat, get a box of Zymole Trokeys and stop it. They give general satisfaction. —Advt. 21