Stronger Rum Nation In Navy
(Received 2 p.m.) LONDON, March 26
As the outcome of a review of service conditions, the Admiralty has approved stronger rum for issue in the Navy, “as an experiment for one year.” “Two-water” rum will be substituted for “three-water.”
The practice of diluting rum by three parts of water to one of rum was introduced in the 18th century by Admiral Vernon in the West Indies as a measure of temperance reform. The proportions have since been unchanged. A request that white' sugar be supplied in addition to brown was rejected.
The suggestion that attendance at Divine service on Suridays be optional was also rejected.
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Northern Advocate, 27 March 1937, Page 2
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