BERNARD SHAW HORRIFIED
MORE TIME FOR DRINKS Mr. Bernard Shaw, Malvern and the residents of Malvern, Worcestershire, were lately unwittingly the victims of one of the greatest jokes of the year. The local licensing authorities had. for the first time, granted an extension of two hours for drinks in Malvern hotels. The sole reason was the Shaw Festival
season. Mr. Shaw is known as the world's arch-teetotaller.
When Mr. Shaw was interviewed by the Sunday Graphic on the question, his expression was surprise, mingled with horror. " You refer to the question of drinking, I believe," ho exclaimed. " Dear, dear, I can't speak about that." " I see what you are getting at," Mr. Shaw went on more moderately, " but that is a question that has nothing at all to do with me.''
" But aren't you the big attraction ? "It is not for mo to s.ay anything about that," was the modest reply. " Do you agree with this extension of drinking hours," Mr. Shaw was asked. Ting ..." You are cut off," said the operator.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21296, 24 September 1932, Page 2 (Supplement)
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