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Northern Advocate, 6 August 1924, Page 3

! It seems to be fashionable Avitli Chinese Asdio Avish to dispense hospitality in the Avay of beverages for a consideration not to give clients overdoses (remarks the "Wanganui Chronicli'"). They have evidently gleaned this idea from some, of the hotels, where the glasses for spirits are tapered to a fine point in the inferior and provided Avith a substantial thick glass bottom, also a mark which the customer in pouring out is supposed to take particular note of it. and not !i'| tha liquid go abo.ve it. By barmaids this mark is usually known as "the pretty." Ila.A - ing adopted f he idea, the Chinaman does not. go to the expense of buying thick bottom glasses, for he merely uses an egg-r:;p, and not one made for holding durk eggs. In two cases against Chiecstin Wanganui for selling liquor the eggcup has figured and for the contents of this ninepence is charged. If gin is being served, it is also possible while washing the egg-cup to leaA'e a small quantity of Avater in the bottom, and this makes the profit more handsome to the vendor and the drink less harmful to the purchaser.