a I B RARY OF THE UN IVERSITY Of ILLI NOIS ■t-:-.' •■ ■ greater restriction ? ) 6. What do theWives of Labour- > ing Men think of it ? 7. Have efforts been made secure any relaxation of strictness by the Publicans 8. Have efforts been made by~) the general public to secure > relaxation of its strictness ? ) 9. Have any efforts been made"\ to secure the maximum off. restriction allowed by the f Act on the Lord's-day ? J to') its> as?; 87 71 83 52 73 33 4 17 No. Du- bious. 21 10 13 81 94 80 10 21 5 Mag-isteates. Yes. 25 27 27 24 18 3 No. Du- bious. 3 3 28 1 29 26 Other Persons. Totals of 3 Classes Yes. No. 30 28 2 34 35 35 9 Du- bious, 1 25 35 28 Yes. 142 126 111 126 45 24 No. 13 25 Du- bious. 14i 14 16 3 134 158 134 12 12 25 7 Replies to Question 10 from the Three Classes to whom THE Circular was sent. Question — Would you wish to see any alteration in the regulations of the Act as to the Lord's-day ; and if so, what changes do you suggest ? Leave the Act as it is. Relax Restrictions. Increase Restrictions. Close altogether. Total Replies. Police Magistrates Other Persons , . . 64 13 6 1 1 20 10 9 27 9 27 112 33 42 Totals 83 2 39 63 187 6 QUESTIONS PEOPOSED IN THE COMMITTEE'S CIRCULAR. In examining these retumis, which are printed in the very words of the various informants, and oftentimes in monosyllabic " Yes " and " No," it will be necessary to imprint on the mind the question to which the number given in the returns refers. 1. What are the hours fixed by the Licensing Justices of your district for opening and closing Public Houses and Beer Shops on the Lord's- day ? 2. Have you perceived any general good results from the greater limitation of open hours on the Lord's-day ? 3. Has intoxication on the Lord's-day in your opinion decreased under the operation of the Act, or been less than would have been the case without the new limitation ? 4. Is the neighbourhood quieter and more orderly on the Lord's- day, than before the new Act ? 5. How do the Working Men and Labouring Classes regard the greater restriction ? 6. What do the Wives of Labouring Men think of it ? 7. Have efforts been made to secure any relaxation of its strictness by Publicans ? 8. Have efforts been made by the general public to secure relaxation of its strictness ? 9. Have any efforts been made to secure the maximum of re- striction allowed by the Act on the Lord's-day ? 10. Would you wish to see any alteration in the regulations of the Act as to the Lord's-day ; and if so, what changes do you suggest ? RETURNS FROM 113 POLICE AUTHORITIES. ARUNDEL. 1. Sundays, open at 12.30, close at 2.30 ; open again at 6, and close at 10 p.m. Weekdays, open at 6 a.m., close at 11 p.m. — 2. It has made no diflferenco in Arundel. — 3. No diflfercnce. — 4. No. — 5. No complaint has been made. 6. They approve of it. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. At present it works well here. — (D. Smith, Head Constable.) BALA. 1. Open from 12.30 p.m. till 2.30 p.m., and from 6 p.m. till 10 p.m. — 2. Yes.— 3. No. — 4. Yes. — 7. Yes. — 8. No. — 9. No. — (H. J. Lindsay, Chief Constable.) BARNSTAPLE (DEVON). 1. Open at 12^ p.m., close at 2^ p.m. ; open again at 6 p.m., and close at 10 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. Yes. — 4. Yes. — 5. They don't complain. — 6. Approve of it. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. Yes ; I believe a greater restriction might be made; viz., open at 1 p.m., and close at 2 p.m., and not open again till 7 or 8 p.m., and close at 10 p.m. — (Geo. Loxghurst, Head Constable.) BASINGSTOKE (Borough of). 1. As per Act; viz., open 12^ noon, close 2^ p.m. ; open 6 p.m., close at 10 p.m. — 2. Yes, very much better. — 3. Very much decreased. — 4. Very much quieter. — 5. Very well satisfied in this town. — 6. I have heard several state it is the best Act ever passed. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. No- thing ; the present Act works remarkably well. — (Mark Hiijberd, Head Constable.) BATH. 1. Public and Beer-houses in this city are open between the hours of 12.30 and 2.30 in the afternoon ; 6 and 10 at night on Sunday, Christmas-day, and Good Friday. — 2. The streets arc quieter one hour earlier than formerly. — 3. Drunken- ness has not decreased in this City under the operation of thq Act. — 4. No ; there was never much cause for complaint of this kind in this City. — 5. As a great benefit. — 6. They think well of it, and I believe the families are greatly benefited. — 7. No ; as a rule the Publicans of Bath do not wish for an extension of the hours on the Lord's-day, but have petitioned for an extension on six days, for one hour at night and one in the morning. — 9. A counter Petition was presented by the Total Abstain- ers at the last Licensing Meeting. — 10. I should like to see all unnecessary trading discontinued on the Lord's-day ; great good would be accomplished if the ambiguous term "boiidjidc Traveller" was clearly de/inedund an Act passed prohibiting all others, and lodgers in the house, from consuming any liquor on the licensed premises ; I would lay the proof on the Traveller and Lodger, and heavily fine all who failed to prove themselves such to the satisfaction of the Justices. — (R. H. Dixox, Inspector of Police, for G. A. Muttlerury, Head Constable.) BEDFORD. 1. Open from 12.30 to 2.30, and 6 to 10 p.m.— 2. Answered in 3 and 4. — 3. This town was, before the passing of the Licensing Act, very Avell con- ducted on Sunday, and I cannot say that I have noticed any material difierencc. — 0. I believe they are generally satisfied as it is. — 7. I think that generally they appear satisfied with the hours on Sundays. — 8. Efibrts have been made to reduce the hours both on Weekdays and Sundays too. — 9. See above. — 10. I certainly do not think it advisable to further curtail hours on Sundays ; it could not be done without interfering very much with the comfort and enjoyment of a large number of persons ; I consider it very well as it is, and my opinion would be " to leave well alone." — (Chas. Nerey, late Captain 3rd Foot, Chief Constable.) BEDFORDSHIRE. 1. In three of the Districts of this County the Public and Beer-houses close at 9 p.m. on Sundays, they are closed at 10 in the other four divisions, and throughout the County during hours of Divine Service. — 2. Yes. — 3. I think it is almost the same. — 4. I think it is quieter. — 5. No complaints. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I should like to see " no drinldng on premises" on Sundays, except for bona fide purposes of refreshment to people who have come from a distance. — (Akhton C. Warner, Chief Constable, Beds.) BERWICK-ON-TWEED. 1. Open from 12-30 p.m. till 2.30 p.m., and from 8 6 p.m. till 10 p.m. — 2. The town is quieter. — 3. Has decreased a little. — 4. Yes. — 5. They regard it as lessening drunkenness, and consequently think well of the restriction. — 6. They hold the same opinion. — 7- No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I am of opinion that the hours might be shortened for opening on Sundays. — (John Garden, Superintendent of Police.) BEVERLEY. 1. Adopted the Act.— 2. The town is more orderly.— 3. De- creased. — 4. Yes. — 5. Dissatisfied. — 6. Very much approve of it. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — Entire closing. — (Henry Knight, Superintendent.) BEWDLEY (Borough of). 1. Those fixed by the Act. -2. Good results.— 3. Yes. — 4. Yes. — 5. Complacently. — 6. Complacently. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. No. — (James Fisher, Head Constable.) BIEMINGHAM. 1. From 12.30 to 2.30, and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. all are allowed to be open. — 2. The streets are much quieter, and are cleared earlier. — 3. A considerable decrease has taken place in the apprehensions for drunkenness on Sundays. — 4. Yes. — 5. They do not object to it. — 6. They are j)leased with the change.— 7. Yes; but very slight. — 8. No. — 9. Yes; but very slight. — 10. Not at present ; I should like the present Act to have a fair trial. — (G. Glossop, Chief of Police.) BLACKBURN (Borough of). 1. Open at half-past 12 o'clock at noon, close at half-past 2 o'clock ; open at 6 o'clock, and close at 10 o'clock. — 2. Yes. — 3. No visible change in number of cases of drunkenness dealt with. — 4. Yes. — 5. Very favourably. — 6. To be a blessing (except the drunken ones). — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. A general request by Temperance Leaders to the Justices at annual Sessions. — 10. I could not expect further limitation at present, except as to shops and housea having licences to sell intoxicating liquor ofi" the premises, which is and will become a greater evil than the Beer-house system. — (Joseph Potts, Chief Constable.) BLANDFORD FORUM (Borough of, Dorset). 1. Open from 1 to 3 o'clock, and from 6 to 10 o'clock. — 2. Yes. — 3. In my opinion it has decreased, and has been less than would have been the case without the new limitation. — 4. Yes. — 5. With favour generally. — 6. They consider it a boon. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — (James Moore, Superintendent Borough Police, Blandford, Dorset.) BOSTON (Borough of, Lincolnshire). — 1. Open 1 o'clock in the afternoon, and close at 3 p.m ; open again at 6, and close at 10 p.m. — 2. Slightly better. — 3. About the same. — 4. Just about the same. — 5. As an infringement on their liberty. — 6. That it is a good Act. — 7. A little. — 8. Yes, a little. — 9. Yes. — 10. None, it is generally satisfactory in Boston. — (G. Waghorn, Chief Constable.) BRADFORD (Borough of). 1. Open from 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m., and from 6 to 10 p.m. — 2. No perceptible change during the day, but the nights are much quieter. — 3. There has been a slight increase of drunkenness. — 4. Yes. — 5. They arc beginning to get used to the change. — 6. They approve of the Act. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. Ifone at all; the publicans and the public generally approve of the Act, but if there was any further restriction it would cause a great deal of illicit drinking in private dwellings, and demoralisation. — (F. W. Granhan, Chief Constable.) BRIDGNORTH. 1. 12.30 p.m. till 2.30 p.m. ; 6 p.m. till 10 p.m.— 2. Yes.— 3. I believe it decreased. — 4. Very much quieter. — 5. Very well pleased with it now ; not at first. — 6. They think it a very good thing. — 7. None. — 8. None. — 9. We are working the hours according to the Act. — 10. I think not. — (John Cole, Head Constable.) BRIDGE WATER (The Borough of). 1. Half-past 12 to half-past 2 p.m. ; 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. — 2. No. — 3. No alteration; scarcely get a case of intoxication on the Lord's Day. — 4. The same as before the passing of the Act. Neighbourhood always quiet.— 7. No.— 8. No.— 9. No.— 10. No. The town is very orderly under the present regulations. — (Jno. M. Lear, Head Constable.) BRIGHTON. 1. 12.30 p.m. till 2.30 p.m., and from 6 p.m. tiU 10 p.m.— 2. There is great improvement. — 3. There is a decrease. — 4. Yes. — 5. I have heard no complaint ; and I believe they generally appreciate it. — 6. I have no doubt it is a great benefit to their wives and children. — 7. By a very few publicans. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. No ; I think the Act is working very well in this borough. — (Geo. White, Chief Constable.) CAMBRIDGE (Borough).——!. 0j)en from half-past 12 to half-past 2, and from 6 to 10 p.m. — 2. No. — 3. No 4. No. — 5 and 6. I have heard of no opinion being expressed by them. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. No. — (W. G. Turrall, Head Constable.) CANTERBURY. 1. Open on Sundays at 12.30 p.m., close at 2.30 p.m. ; open at 6 p.m., close at 10 p.m. — 2. I really cannot say I have seen any general good results. The closing at 10 does not give satisfaction to the general public ; as Police, we like it much. — 3. I cannot see much difference. I believe the lower orders would get drunk if the public-houses were closed all day on Sunday. — 4. In my opinion it is. — 5. They grumble about being unable to get their beer. — 6. They are well pleased, still they will complain of the husbands getting drimk. — 7. Not in this city. Publicans took the Act as saving fuel and light, and allowing them to go to bed earlier, &c. — 8. No. — 9. Yes. The publicans would be more satisfied if the closing was on Simday night 11 o'clock, and on week days 12 — 10. The Act, as far as I am concerned, wants no alteration on the Sundays. No greater boon to the Police could be than the early closing. — (Robert P. Davies, Chief Constable, City of Canter- bury.) CARDIFF (G-lamorganshire). 1. 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. ; 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. Yes. — 4. Yes. — 7. Yes, in a general way. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. No. — (E. Bond, Major, Chief Superintendent of Police.) CARDIGANSHIRE. 1. The hours for closing Public-houses and Beer-shops on the Lord's Day are those fixed by the Act. — 4. Wales, and I believe more par- ticularly this part of it, is proverbial for the good conduct of the inhabitants on the Lord's Day. Durbig the last 30 years I have resided in the county of Cardigan, and I cannot remember ever seeing a Cardiganshire man drunk on the Lord's Day. — 10. I do not think that any alteration in the regulations of the Act as to the Lord's Day is necessary. — (W. C. Truman, Chief Constable of Cardiganshire.) CARLISLE. 1. The magistrates have left the time of opening and closing as the Act states. — 2. Much good has been done by the early closing here. — 3. A little. Many provide themselves with bottles, and take it home with them when turned out of public-houses. — 4. It is quieter sooner at night. — 5. They do not appreciate it. — 6. They do appreciate it. — 7. None. — 8. None. — 9. None. — 1^0. I would suggest that the hour of closing should be 9 o'clock instead of 10 o'clock, as in Liverpool and Birkenhead. — (Walter Hemmingway, Chief Constable.) CARNARVON DIVISION (Carnarvonshire). 1. 12.30 p.m. till 2.30 p.m. ; 6 p.m. till 9 p.m. — 2. Streets quiet earlier than under the old Act. — 3. Yes. — 4. Not during the day. — 5. Favourably. — 6. That it is a step in the right direction. — 7. Yes. — 8. No. — 9. It is in the maximum restriction. — 10. To be open from 12 till 2 at mid-day, and from 8 till 10 at night.— (L. Prothero, D.C.C.) CARMARTHEN. 1. From half-past 12 to half-past 2, and from 6 to 10.— 2. Yes. — 3. Been less than would have been the case without the new limitation. — 4. Yes. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. No. — (Browne Edwardes, Superinten- dent.) CHESTER. 1. 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. ; 6 to 9 p.m.— 2. Earlier quiet at nights. — 3. No change perceptible. — 4. Cannot say that it is. — 5. A certain proportion com- plain of the early hour of 9 p.m. for closing. — 7. An application was made at the last Licensing Session to extend the open hours to ten, but refused. — 8. I never knew the " general public " agree upon any question, and the same thing holds good with regard to the Liquor question. They stand aloof as usual, and leave those who hke to do the work. — 9. We have got it from the Bench unsolicited. — 10. I suggest, /or the tivcnticth time, that public-houses should be open from 12 to 2, and from 8 to 10 p.m. for the sale of liquor, not to he consumed on the premises. This would be well received generally, even by publicans themselves. — (G. N. Fenavick, Chief Constable.) CHICHESTER 1. As specified in the Act.— 2. No.— 3. No.— 4. Quieter at nights. — 5. I have heard no complaints. — 6. I am not prepared to say. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No.— 10. The hours are good. — (A. A, Pratt, Head Constable.) DERBYSHIRE 1. In accordance with the Act of Parliament.— 2. Yes.— 3. No. — 4. No. — 7. No 8. No. — 9. No 10. I cannot sec how it could be im- proved at present. — (F. J. Parry, Chief Constable.) DEVONPORT. ]. Closed until half-past 12 p.m., open from that time until 10 half-i^ast 2 ; closed until 6, andthen open till 10. — 2. Yes, especially at night. The fewer the hours public-houses are open, the greater the good results will be. — 3. I think there is less drunkenness on that day ; but generally the number of drunken charges have considerably increased. — 4. Yes, especially at night. — 5. I have never heard of any dissatisfaction. — 6. Wish the public-houses were closed on Lord's Day, and all other days entirely. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I do not see any necessity for public-houses being open on Sundays at all. — (John Lynn, H.O.) DUNSTABLE. 1. Open from 12.30 to 2.30 p.m., and from 6 to 10 p.m.— 2. Yes. — 3. The charges of drunkenness on Simdays during the past year were two, and during the previous year three. — 4. Yes. — 5. Generally approved. — 6. Speak highly of the change. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. The present arrangement ap- pears to meet the requirements of the public. Further restrictions might be imposed as regards this town ; but, in my opinion, a further trial of the present hours should be made. Several publicans are in favour of closing altogether on Sunday. — (Benj. Geokge, Head Constable.) EPSOM. 1. 12.30 open till 3 p.m., 6 till 10.— 2. Not nearly so much drunken- ness. — 3. Yes. — 4. Yes. — 5. No difference. — 6. Like it, and many wish no public- houses were open. — 7. None. — 8. None. — 9. None. — 10. Yes, to close altogether. EXETEE. 1. Open from 12.30 to 3, and again from 6 to 10.-2. Yes, very great. — 3. Decreased. — 4. Very much so. — 5. Different opinions, but more favourable than other \sdse. — 6. They consider it a great boon. — 7. A memorial was presented at the last Licensing Day for a relaxation of the hours ; but refused by the magistrates. —8. No. — 9. No. — 10. Certaiuly not. — (Edwin Force, Deanery Place, Exeter.) FALMOUTH. 1. From 1 p.m. till 2.30 p.m., and 6 p.m. tiU 10 p.m.— 2. Yes. — 3. Intoxication on the Lord's-day, under the new Act, has much decreased. — 4. Yes. — 5. Quite pleased with it now, but little annoyed at first. — 6. Well. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. None whatever. — (Robt. Borne, Head Constable.) FLINT (The County of). 1. Opened at 12.30, closed at 2.30; opened at 6, closed at 10 p.m. — 2. Yes ; less apparent drunkenness, and public thoroughfares more orderly generally. — 3. I believe it has decreased considerably. — 4. Most de- cidedly. — 6. They appear more reconciled, and are now getting used to it. — 6. They say it is the best Act that ever was passed. — 7. Yes, to a slight extent. — 8. None. — • 9. Yes, partially. — 10. I think the existing restrictions should have time to mature, and fairly work out the result. — (Peter Browne, Chief Constable.) FOLKESTONE (Borough of). 1. Half-past 12 p.m. to half-past 2 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. — 3. Yes. Sec. 25 works well in this respect. — 4. Yes. — o. Some appreciate, others not. — 7. Yes, an extension of hour to 11 p.m. during summer months. — 8. Not officially. — 9. No. — (J. M. Wilshere, Chief Superintendent.) • GATESHEAD (The Borough of).-^ — 1. Closed until half-past 12 p.m., and between half-past 2 and 6 p.m., and after 10 p.m. — 2. Yes. The town is much more quiet. If they were closed altogether on Sundays, in my opinion it would greatly tend to do away with a great deal of the disorder which takes place generally on Sundays. — 3. No. — 4. Yes. — 5. Very well. — 6. Those that I have conversed with considers it one of the best things that has been done of late. — 7. Yes. — 8. No. — 9. Yes. — 10. Yes ; closing of public-houses on Sundays. In fact, the Avhole of the licensed victuallers and beer-house keepers, except two, are most wishful to close the whole day on Sundays. — (John Elliott, C.C.) GRAVESEND. 1. Open at half-past 12 until half-past 2 in the afternoon, close at half-past 2 until 6 ; then remain open until 10 o'clock. — 2. Yes. — 3. De- creased. — 4. More so. — 5. Orderly. — 6. Benefit by it. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. No. — (Inspector Chapman.) GRANTHAM (Borough or). 1. From 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. ; from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. — 2. Yes, especially in the evening. — 3. During the year ended Aug. 10, 1872, there were ten cases of drunkenness on the Lord's-day; but during the year ended Aug. 10, 1873, there were only two. Intoxication, upon the whole, has con- siderably increased during the year 1873. — 4. Yes. — 5. At first they were very much against it ; but now they appear very indifferent in the matter. — 6. I think the majority are in favour of it. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. Yes; I should like to see them closed altogether.— (Charles Job, H.C.) n GEEAT GRIMSBY (The Borough of). 1. Open from half-past 12 to 3 p.m., closed from 3 to 6 p.m., open from 6 to 9 p.m. — 2. Seldom that a drunken man is seen in our streets. — 3. Decreased very much. — 4. Yes. — 5. With pleasure. — 6. A great blessing. — 7. Yes, by petition at the Brewster Sessions ; but to no purpose. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. No. — (John Camphell, Head Constable.) GREAT GRIMSBY. 1. Half-past 12 to half-past 2, and 6 to 9 p.m.— 2. The good result is in closing at 9 p.m. Our streets are made quiet after that time. Wives and mothers are allowed to retire to rest. Working men are better able to resume their employments on Monday mornings. — 3. Very little. Numbers evade the law ; others go away by train where they can have intoxicating drinks as travellers ; and some wait outside the low public-houses for an opportunity, and keep a look-out on the police. — 4. Much quieter after nine o'clock, as stated in No. 2. — 5. Some one way and some another. Many would rather the houses were closed for the day, and say, " If we got none, we should want none." — 6. They say, " We can retire earlier," and that *' No working man ought to be out of bed after 9 o'clock." — 7. Yes. — 8. No more than named in the last. The general public would like further restriction ; but few would feel themselves at liberty to speak out. — 9. Yes ; an hour was gained the last Sessions. — 10. Yes. I would like to see total closing on Sundays ; and I believe that in a short time the general public would be thankful for their improved condition. Even those who cannot get over their Sundays without these drinks, would not then get into the excesses they now do, and would receive a share of benefit. — (William Skelton.) GUILDFORD (Surrey).—!. Houses are open from 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m., and from 6 p.m. to 10 j).m. — 2. The streets are much quieter at an earlier hour at night. — 3. Slightly decreased. — 4. Yes. — 5. I have not heard that they disapprove of it. — 6. Greatly approve of it. — 7. Yes, unsuccessfully. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. The houses to be closed, with the exception of one hour in the middle of the day, and one hour in the evening. — (John H. Law, Superintendent, Borough Police.) HALIFAX (Borough or). 1. Open from 12.30 to 2.30 p.m., and 6 to 10 p.m. — 2. Not much drinking in the Borough on Sunday. — 3. It has decreased materially ; there is scarcelj'' a single case of drunkenness on Sundays.— 4. Yes. — 5. I hear no complaint. — 6. Worldng men, as a rule, get drunk on Saturdays^ their wives would like public houses closed much earlier on those days. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 0. No. — 10. I should like to see Public-houses closed altogether on Sundays, at all events not to open before 6 p.m. and close at 9 ; it is difiicult, the traveller question pops in. — N.B. I forward you a copy of my Annual Return ; you will sec what I say about drunkenness. — (Charles Clarkson.) HASTINGS. 1. They are open from half-past 12 noon until half-past 2 p.m., and again from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. — 2. There is less drunkenness on the Sab- bath. — 3. It has decreased ; formerly Sunday Excursionists might be seen going off excited by drink at 6 or 7 p.m. ; now it is rare, the limitation is a good measure. — 4. Yes. — 5. The respectable portion agree to it ; some old drunkards complain. — 6. They speak well of it.— 7. Yes, but they have failed.— 8. No.— 9. No.— 10. That Public-houses should be closed all day on Sundays, except from half-past 12 noon till 2 p.m., and the pleasure seekers should not come into the category of " bond Jide travellers."— (W. Glenister, Chief of Police.) HAVERFORDWEST (Borough of). 1. Open at half-past 12 p.m., close at half-past 2 p.m. ; open at 6 p.m., close at 10 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. Yes.— 4. Yes. — 5. In favour- of it. — 6. A great boon to their homes. — 7. None. — 8. None. — 10. Yes, to be closed on the Lord's day. — (John Williams, Head Constable.) HEREFORD. 1. The hours fixed by the Act.— 2. The limitation being only one hour and a half less than before the Act, I cannot give a direct olDinion. — 3. I believe it has. — 4. Yes.- 5. Generally well. — 6. Well.— 7. No.— 8. No.— 9. No. • — 10. I cannot say that I could wish for a greater restriction, the houses at present being open only six hours out of the twenty-four. — (John Davies, Superintendent of I'olice.) HEREFORDSHIRE. 1. Open at 12.30 till 2.30, and from 6 p.m. till 10 p.m., except in one Division, where Public-houses open from 1 to 3 p.m.-r-2. Yes. — 3. Yes. — 4. Yes. — 5. The respectable low^cr classes approve. — 6. Approve very highly. — 7. No. — 8. No.^9. No. — 10. I think the present arrangement works w^ell for the general public. — (James Drummonu Tufer, Capt. R.N., Chief Constable, Oct. 18, 1873.) 12 HO YE. 1. Close till 1 p.m., close again at 3 p.m. till 6 p.m., and close again at 10 p.m. — 2. Yes, particularly at night. — 3. Yes, has been less. — 4. Very- much quieter. — 5. I think the sober portion of the working men approve of the restric- tion. — 6. All that I have spoken to approve of the restriction. — 7. Yes. — 8. Peti- tions have been sent in to the Justices at the Brewster Sessions, but signed prin- cipally by friends of the publicans as far as I saw, but the justices would not alter the hours. — 9. Yes ; asked in the Petition to keep open till 11 p.m. ; not granted. — 10. No. — (Geo. Breach, Chief Superintendent, Hove Police.) HULL. 1. Open from 12.30 to 2.30 p.m., and 6 to 9 p.m.— 2. No material alteration. — 3. No perceptible difference. — 4. See No. 3. — 5. The majority object to it. — 7. Yes. — 8. Yes. — 9. Ours is the maximum. — 10. Certainly, closed altogether. — (T. W. Cook, Chief Constable.) KIDDERMINSTER. 1. Opens 12.30 till 2.30 p.m., opens 6 p.m. till 10 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. Yes. — 4. Yes, considerably. — 7. The Publicans, at the last Licensing Session, asked for an extension of hours, which was refused. — 8. No. — 9, No. — (Geo. Haigh, Superintendent.) LAUNCESTON. 1. According to the Act. — 2. Yes, greater numbers attend our churches and chapels. — 3. We have very little in our town. — 4. A decided im- provement. — 5. A general benefit to themselves and families. — 6. Only regret it was not done before. — 7. No. — 8. No, quite delighted with the working of the Act. — 9. None. — 10. Close altogether, in harmony with that grand old command, " Re- member the Sabbath-day to keep it holy." — (Edward Barrett.) LEAMINGTON. 1. Close at 11 p.m. daily, Sunday at 10 p.m., open at o a.m. — 2. Marked improvement in the quiet of the streets after closing time. — 3. Re- turns for the past year show an increase in the number charged with drunkenness. —4. After closing time. — 5. At first great discontent was shown, which is gradually subsiding. — 6. Delighted with the Act. — 7. Yes, and refused. — 8. Not publicly. — 9. No. — (John Lund, Chief Superintendent.) LEEDS. 1. Those mentioned in the Intoxicating Liquors Licensing Act, 1873. — 2. Yes, better order in the streets, especially during the night. — 3. No. — 4. See answer to No. 2. — 5. Do not like it; that is to say, the less sober of the class of working men ; prudent working men would offer no olsjection to it. — 6. Am not in a position to answer this question. — 7. No meetings have been held for this pur- pose, or any combined efforts made. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I think the present Act of Parliament (Intoxicating Liquors Licensing Act) should have a fair trial before any changes are made in respect of question 10. — (A. Wetherell, Chief Constable ; Oct. 15, 1873.) LEOMINSTER (The Borough of). 1. Open from 1 p.m. imtil 2.30 p.m., and from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. It has decreased. — 4. Yes. — 5. They seem perfectly satisfied. — 6. The majority would be glad if they were closed all day. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I think 7 p.m. would be a better hour to open than 6 p.m., as I frequently see men waiting for the public-house door to open about the time people are going to church. — (George Johnson, Head Constable.) LICHFIELD. 1. Open at 12.30 p.m., close at 2.30 p.m. ; open 6 p.m., close at 10 p.m. — 2. No. — 3. About the same. — 4. No perceptible difference. — 5. Generally unfavourable. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. No. — ("W. Hernaman, Superintendent of Police.) LISKEARD. 1. Open 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m., and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.— 2. Yes, a great deal. — 3. Yes. — 4. Yes. — 5. They do not complain. — 6. Think it is the best Act ever passed. — 7. Yes. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. No; I think it will do very well. For my own part, I should like to have the Sunday closing altogether. — (R. Humphreys, Head Constable.) LIVERPOOL. See Appendix. LONDON (;The City of). 1. Open from 1 till 3 p.m., and from 6 till 11 p.m. — 2, 3, 4, 5, <6, 7, 8, 9, 10. These questions are not applicable to circumstances in the City of London, as few persons remain in the City on Sundays, except those in charge of premises, who are mostly sober and orderly people ; and many of the licensed liquor and refreshment houses remain closed all day. — (H. S. Bowman, Chief Super- intendent.) 13 LONDON (Metropolitan.) 4, Whitehall Place, 16th October, 1873. Sm, — With reference to the printed circulars transmitted by you to the various Superintendents of the' Metropolitan Police, I have to acquaint you that the informa- tion requested can only be given by the authority of the Secretary of State. I am, sir, your obedient servant, John Grritton, Esq. W. H. Henderson. MACCLESFIELD. 1. The hours as fixed by the Act of 1872.— 2. Yes.— 3. Very little, if any. — 4. Yes. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. Yes ; the teetotallers have peti- tioned the Magistrates to this effect. — (James Etchells, Head Constable.) MAIDSTONE. 1. 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. ; Sundays at 10 p.m.— 2. Yes, very great. — 3. Yes. — 4. Yes. — 5. As a good measure, in my opinion. — 6. No doubt that it is a very good Act. — 7. Yes, very great. — 8. No. — 9. Yes. — 10. I think the hours above named on Sundays are about as fair as can be expected — that is, if we are to have them open at all. — (A. Gifford, Chief of Police.) MALDON (The Borough of). 1. Open at 12.30, and close at 2.30 p.m., open at 6 p.m., and close at 10 p.m. — 2. None. — 3. I think intoxication is less than before passing the Act. — 4. About the same. — 5. Not much approved of. — 6. Speak- ing generally, they approve of it. — 7. None. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I should much wish to see all public-houses and beer-shops closed on Sundays. — (William King, H.C.) lilANCHESTER. 1. The hours fixed by the Act, viz., 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. week days ; open Sundays from 12.30 p.m. to 3 p.m., and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. — 2. See returns. — 3. See returns. — 4. The streets become quiet at an earlier hour. — 5. I believe it is generally regarded with satisfaction. — 6. I should think no respectable woman could regard it otherwise than with approval. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I should not care to see any further restrictive legislation at present. — (W. Henry Palin.) See Appendix. IMERIONETHSHIRE. 1. Open 12.30 p.m. tiU 2.30 p.m., and 6 p.m. till 9 p.m. — 2. Certainly very great. — 3. Decreased. — 4. Yes. — 5. No great complaints. — ■. 7. No.— 8. No.— 9. No.— 10. Closed entirely on the Lord's-day.— (H. H. Eoyd- HouGH, Chief Constable.) MIDDLESBOROUOH. 1. 12.30 to 2.30 p.m., 6 to 10 p.m.— 2. Yes.— 3. Yes. — 4. Yes. — 5. The better class of working men approve of it. — 6. Wish the houses were shut up altogether. — 7. No. In my opinion, both publicans and beer- sellers would not oppose Sunday closing. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I should like to see all houses of every description stopped from selling on Sundays, also all works sus- pended as much as possible, and would prevent excursions by rail, river, 'bus, coach, &c., believing that every man ought to rest on the Lord's-day ; and in my opinion hundreds work who have no call to do so. — (E. Haggerson, C.C.) MONMOUTH. 1. 1 p.m. till 3 p.m. open, close from 3 p.m. till 6 p.m. ; open from 6 till 10 p.m.— 2. Yes.— 3. Yes.— 4. Yes.— 5. They begin to think that the Act is working for their good. — 6. They think it a benefit to themselves and children. — 7. None. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I think the present system should be allowed to remain for some time — say, a year or two — before any attempt should be made for closing altogether on Sundays. — (Edmund Wheeldon, Superintendent.) NEWBURY (Borough of, Berks).— Hours for opening 12.30 p.m., close 2.30 p.m. ; open 6 p.m., close 9 p.m. — 2. Streets quieter. — 3. Decreased. — 4. "The neigh- bourhood is quieter. — 6. The working men and labouring classes do not like the restriction. — 6. The wives like it. — 7. Yes. — 8. None. — 9. Efforts were made to en- deavour to alter the hour of closing from 9 o'clock until 10 o'clock during the summer months. — 10. Should like to see all houses closed on Sunday. — (Geo. Goddard, Superintendent.) NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME.— From 12.30 to 2.30 p.m., and 6 to 10 p.m.— 2. Yes, less drunkenness. — 3. I think it has. — 4. Yes. — 5. They don't seem to like it. — 6. It is accepted as a boon. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. No. — (Walter Jones, Head Constable.) NEWPORT (Borough of). — 1. At the expiration of Morning Service, half-past 12 p.m., close at 10 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. Yes. — 4. Yes. — 5. The respectable class approve of it. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No attempt has been made for any alteration on the Sun- day, &c. — 10. No. — (John G. Huxtable, Chief Superintendent of Police.) 14 NEWTOWN (MONTGOMERYSHIRE.) 1. The Act as it stands.— 2. Yes, the streets are quiet at a much earlier hour ; and although we seldom had to complain of any drunkenness or disturbance in this county on the Lord's-day, still there is a change for the better. — 3. Yes ; but, as I before stated, we have very little drunken- ness on the Lord's-day. — 4. Yes. — 5. Very rarely heard a complaint at first, now I think none. — 6. They think very well indeed of it. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I think it would not be well to di-aw the line too tight, otherwise there will be a strong opposition. — (L. Damly, Chief Constable.) NORTHAMPTON (County of).— 1. Closed 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., excepting Thrap- ston and Wellingboro' Divisions, where the hours are 1 1 p.m. to half-past 5 a.m. on week days ; on Sundays, Christmas-days, and Good Fridays, as laid do\NTi in Section 24 of the Licensing Act. — 2. Certainly. — 3. Certainly. — 4. Certainly. — 5. I have had no complaints ; habitual tipplers and drunkards do not like the restriction. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. Yes, I wish that the hours of closing on Sundays were more restricted. — (H. I. Kayly, Chief Constable.) NORTHAMPTON.— 1. Open from 1 to 3 p.m., and from 6 to 10 p.m.— 2. I have not, as the limitation is only two hoiu's less than under the old Act. — 2. It has not, as there is not anything to prevent persons from getting drunk between the hours of 6 and 10 p.m. — 4. I cannot say that it has, but this has always been a quiet town on Sundays ; it is very much quieter after 11 o'clock on week nights since the passing of the new Act. — 5. With indifference. — 6. They approve of it of course. — 7. Yes. — 8. No. — 9. Yes. — 10. I cannot at present suggest any changes, as I fear the remedy would be as bad as the disease.— (Henry Keen an, Chief Constable.) NORTHUMBERLAND. 1. According to the Act.— 2. None— 3. None; I cannot say. — 4. Public-houses close sooner at nights, and more quiet prevails. — 5. Many would prefer them being altogether closed. — 6. Some in favour of early closing, others not. — 7. Many of the respectable Publicans are in favour of Sunday closing entirely. — 8. None. — 9. Not that I am aware of. — 10. I should like to see Public-houses closed entirely on Sundays, or open for the shortest time possible. — (G. Allgooddenly.) NOTTINGHAM.— 1. From 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m., and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. No, I do not think it has decreased ; I cannot say what the result would have been had the old Act been in force. — 4. Yes, I think the streets are cleared at night sooner and with less trouble. — 7. Yes ; Publicans have endeavoured to get an extra hour granted. — 8. No, I think not. — 9. Yes, I believe a deputation attended before the Licensing Magistrates last August for that purpose. — 10. No. I think the present system works very well as adopted in this town. — (W. H. Poyntz, Major and Chief Constable.) PENZANCE (Borough of, Cornwall).—!. Open 12.30 p.m., close 2.30 p.m. ; open 6 p.m., close 9 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. Less under the operation of the Act.— 3. At night in particular. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. Yes, the entire closing the whole day for business purposes. — (John Olds, Head Constable.) PETERBOROUGH (Liberty of).— 1. Closed on week-days 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. ; on Sundays, Christmas -days, and Good Fridays, the whole day before half -past 12 p.m. and between half-past 2 and 6 o'clock p.m., and after 10 o'clock p.m. — 2. Cer- tainly. — 3. Certainly. — 4. Certainly. — o. I have had no complaints; habitual tipplers and drunkards do not like the restriction. — 7. No. — 8. No.— 9. No. — 10. Yes, I wish that the hours of closing on Sundays were more restricted. — (H. I. Kayly, Chief Constable of Liberty of Peterborough.) PLYMOUTH (Borough of).— 1. Open from 12.30 to 2.30 p.m., and from 6 to 10 p.m. — 2. The streets are quiet at an earlier period. — 3. No perceptible decrease, but there never was much drunkenness in this Borough on Sundays. — 4. No, except as stated in answer No. 2. — 5. Generally with favour. — 6. Favourably. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I should wish to see all the houses closed from 2.30 to 8 p.m., instead of 6 p.m. — (Fred. Wreford, Chief Superintendent.) PONTEFRACT. 1. The hours fixed by the Act.— 2. Yes.— 3. Yes.— 4. Yes.— 5. With satisfaction.— 6. Well of it.— 7. None.— 8. None.— 9. None.— 10. None. — (E. Fearnside, Superintendent of Police.) POOLE (The Borough of). 1. Open at 12.30 p.m. until 2.30 p.m., and from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. Yes. — 4. Yes. — 5. With satisfaction. — 6. Many of them appear to be quite satisfied with the Act as it is.— 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. 15 — 10. I should like to see public-liouses and beer-shops closed the whole of Sunday. — (Stephen Hunt, Head Constable.) PORTSMOUTH. 1. Open at 12.30 and close at 3 ; and open at 6 and close at 10 p.m. — 2. No. — 3. There is no appreciable difference. — 4. No. — 5. I have no means of knowing ; but have heard no complaints. — 7. Yes. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. The greatest evil at present appears to me to arise from the opening of tobacconists', confectioners', fruiterers', «&;c. shops on the Lord's-day. — (Richard Bakber, Head Constable, Portsmouth.) PWLLHELI (The Borough of). 1. From 12.30 p.m. to 3 p.m.; from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. — 2. The results are decidedly good. — 3. Decidedly decreased. — 4. Yes, decidedly. — 5. As a benefit; in fact, the public-houses in this borough are scarcely frequented at all by any of the worldng classes on Simday. — 6. As a very great boon and privilege. — 7. Not in this borough. — 8. None. — 9. None. — 10. En- tirely closed, as in our borough no inconvenience would result. — (William Hughes.) Gentlemen, — We have in all 30 licensed houses: 2 have taken Six Days' Licences ; 22 do not open at all on Sundays, neither did they before the adoption of the present Act, so we have only 6 who open at all on Sundays, and their transactions are very limited. As things are, I do not think the public would feel disposed for any further restrictions on week days, but an entire closing on the Sunday. William Hughes, Police Officer of the Borough. RADNORSHIRE. 1. The hours are fixed according to the 24th clause of the Licensing Act, excepting Knighton Petty Sessional District, where they close at 9 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. Yes. — 4. Yes. — 5. I have heard of no complaints. — 6. They appreciate it. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. Yes. I would suggest that public- houses are closed altogether on the Lord's-day. — (J. F. Wheeldon, Chief Constable.) RAMSGATE. 1. Open from 12^ until 2^ p.m., and from 6 to 10 p.m.— 2. Yes. — 3. Yes. — 4. Yes. — 5. Approve of it. — 6. Approve of it. — 7. Yes. — 8. No. — 9. Yes.— 10. No.— (Edward Buss, H.C.) REIGATE (Borough). 1. Public-houses and beer-shops are open on Sun- days from 12.30 till 3, and from 6 p.m. till 10 p.m.— 2. Yes 3. Yes.— 4. Yes.— 5. They think the hours require relaxation. — 6. They approve of it. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I don't wish to see any alteration in the present tours, unless closed all day on a Sunday. — (George Rogers, Superintendent.) RIPON (The City of). 1. Weekdays : open at 6 a.m., and close at 11 p.m. Simdays : open at 12.30 p.m., and close again at 2.30 p.m. ; keep closed until 6, and close finally at 10.— 2. Yes. — 3. Yes. — 4. Yes. — 5. Never heard any complain. — 6. Think it is a great blessing. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. Close them altogether on Sundays. — (Wm. Burniston, Superintendent.) ROCHESTER (City). 1. Half-past 12 noon tiU half-past 2 p.m. ; 6 p.m. tiU 10 iD.m. — 2. Yes ; much better order in the public streets. — 3. Intoxication I do not think has increased ; but more persons have been apprehended for drunkenness. — 4. Yes, much quieter, i^articularly after the hour of 10 p.m. — 5. I beheve the majority of the labouiing classes in this city are greatly in favour of the early closing. — 6. They think it a great blessing. Many a poor family now gets a Sunday dinner with their father and mother — a comfort they had not before; the money being spent in drimkermess at a public-house. — 7. Yes ; but refused by the justices. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I cannot see any cause for alteration. I believe the Act to be wise and beneficial to all. — (Jos. H. Radley, H.C.) RUTLAND (County). 1. 12.30 noon till 2.30 p.m., and 6 p.m. till 10 p.m. — 2. I have. — 3. I believe it has decreased. Very few persons have been found by the police intoxicated on the Lord's-day since the passing of the Act. — 4. It is. — 5. I have heard of no complaints. — 6. They are pleased with the alteration. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I believe the Act has had a very beneficial effect, and do not at present wish to see any alteration. — (Wm. Keep, Chief Constable.) RYDE (L W.). 1. 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m., from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.— 2. Yes. — 3. There has been less. — 4. Much about the same. — 5. I do not think they are in favour of the Act. — 6. In favour of the Act. — 7. Not that I am aware of. — 8. No. — 9. Yes.— 10. I should like to see all houses close on week days at 11 o'clock, and Simdays remain as at present. — (J. H. Burt, Ryde, I. W.) RYE (The Borough of). 1. From 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 ; from 6 p.m. to 10.— 16 2. I have, generally speaking. — 3. It has decreased considerably. — 4. No difference. — 5. "With favour. — 6. Wish the houses were closed altogether on Sundays. — 7. Yes, on several occasions. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. No man to be allowed to sit down in a public-house on that day ; but to take his glass and leave at once. — (Parker Butcher, Superintendent of Police.) ST. ALBAN'S (Borough). 1. Open at 1 p.m. till 3 p.m. ; 6 p.m. till 10 p.m. — 2. Yes, there is not so much drunkenness on that day. — 3. Decreased. — i. Yes, much quieter. — 5. I have heard of no complaints. — 7. The licensed victuallers and beer-sellers are well satisfied with the working of the Act. — 8. No. — 9. None. — 10. Close altogether on the Lord's-day. — (W. J. Pike, Superintendent of Police.) ST. IVES (Cornwall). 1. Open at 1 p.m., and close at 3 p.m. ; open again at 6 p.m., and close at 9 p.m., local time. — 2. Yes. — 3. I believe it has been less than it would otherwise have been. — 4. Yes. — 5. Favourably. — 6. Think it a boon. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. We have the maximum the Act allows. — 10. Entire prohibition. — (Jas. Bennetts, Head Constable.) SALFORD (The Borough of). 1. 12.30 till 2.30 p.m., and 6 till 10 p.m.— 2. None are perceptible. — 3. I think not. — 4. I think about the same 5. From difierent points of view. — 6. Probably favourably. — 7. Not any. — 8. Not any. — 9. Not any. — 10. No. Too great restriction in the licensed hours of sale has a tendency to increase the habit of driaking in private houses. Statistics tend to prove that ; although the licensed hours of sale are considerably fewer, the apprehensions for drunkenness are greater in number than they were last year. The inference to be drawn is, that people get drunk in private houses (and after hours) instead of in public-houses. — (R. W. Torrens, Chief Constable.) SALISBURY (City and Borough of). 1. Open from 12.30 to 2 p.m, and from 6 to 10 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. No perceptible decrease. — 4. Yes. — 5. Well. — 6. Consider the Act an excellent one. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. No. — (J. White, Head Constable of Sahsbury.) SANDWICH. 1. The maximum of restriction allowed by the Act. — 2. Yes. — 3. Intoxication has decreased under the operation of the Act. — 4. Yes. — 5. The working-classes do not, I believe, agree with the restrictions, though no formal com- plaints have been made. — 7. No combined efforts. Individual publicans have applied for relaxation of the hours of closing. — 8. None whatever. — 10. I believe the hours of closing on Sunday might be still further restricted without causing any real incon- venience, though manyof the working classes do not take this view. — (John Brothers.) SCARBOROUGH (The Borough of.). 1. 12.30 to 2.30 p.m., and from 6 to 9 p.m — 2. Yes.— 3. Yes.— 4. Yes.— 5. Dissatisfied.— 6. Approve of it.— 7. Yes.— 8. No.— 9. No.— 10. No.— (W. Pattison, Chief Constable.) SOUTH SHIELDS (Borough op). 1. Open at 12.30 p.m., and close at 2.30 p.m. ; re-open at 6 p.ni., and close at 10 p.m. — 2. I have perceived that the streets are sooner cleared of disorderly persons, which may be looked upon as a good result. — 3. I have not observed any decrease of drunkenness. — 4. I observe verj'- little change.— 5. Divided in their opinions.— 6. As far as I can judge, favourably. — 7. No action has been taken on the part of the publicans. — 8. A deputation of clergymen has petitioned the magistrates to shorten the hours. No action on the part of the general public— 9. Only as above. — (Thomas Richardson.) SOMERSET (The County of). 1. Hours of opening from half-past 12 to half-past 2 o'clock, and from 6 to 10 o'clock p.m.— 2. Yes.— 3 and 4. We cannot discern any decrease in the number of drunken cases ; but the streets and neighbour- hood generally are far more orderly.— 5. With indifference.— 6. Highly approve the alteration.— 7. No.— 8. No.— 9. No.— 10. I think the Act as it stands should have a fair trial.— (John Bisgood, Deputy Chief Constable ; in absence of Chief Constable.) SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON (The Borough of). 1. From 12.30 to 2.30 p.m., and then close until 6 p.m. ; and then open until 10 p.m., when all are finally closed.— 2. Very much so.— 3. Yes.— 4. Yes.— 5. I don't hear any murmur about it. —6. Many, that I have spoken to, approve of it, and wish the houses were closed the whole of Sunday.— 7. No.— 8. No.— 9. No.— 10. No sua-gestions to make.— (W. H. Fisher.) SOUTHPORT (Thb Borough of). 1. For opening, half-past 12 and 6 in the afternoon ; for closing, half-past 2 and 10 o'clock.— 2. No. This town has always 17 Tbeen rGmarkable for its quietude on the Lord's-day. — 3. I am not aware of any de- crease in any way on the Lord's-day, consequent on the new limitation. — 4. I cannot say that there is any difference. — 5. I have not heard any complaints. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — (Samuel HusHAw, Head Constable.)" STAFFORD (The County of). 1. With few and insignificant excei^tions the hours named in the Act. — 2. I do not think I can say that the Sunday limitation of hours has had sjpecially beneficial effects, though the limitation of hours generally has had good results. — 3. I cannot say especially as to Sunday ; and I am inclined to think that the great rise in wages, coinciding in time with the wholesome restrictions of the Act, has gone far to nullify its good effects generally. — 4. It is quiet and orderly at a much earlier hour than formerly on all days. — 5, "With disfavour gene- rally. — 7. Yes. — 8. I think not. — 9. Yes, by. some Temperance Societies. — 10. I did suggest to the Home Secretary that the hours of closing on Sunday night should bo made the same as on other days. I see no reason for altering this opinion. — (H. CoNGREVE, Chief Constable ; Oct. 15, 1873.) STALEYBRIDGE. 1. 12.30 to 2.30 p.m., 6 to 10 p.m.— 2. Very little.— 3. No. — 5. In my opinion, they regard with indifierence. — 7. None, except by exercising their influence with the magistrates to prevent the police carrying out the Act fairly. — 8. No.— 9. No. — 10. No restrictions will ever do any good so long as Municipal Coi-porations have control over the actions of the Police in small boroughs at any rate. — (Wm. Chadwick, Head Constable.) SUDBURY. 1. Open at half-past 12 o'clock, close at 3 p.m. Evenings: see Sec. 24 of the Licensing Act of 1872. — 2. Yes. — 3. There is not so much drinking going on under the new Act. — 4. Yes, and I attribute the cause to closing public- houses on Saturday nights one hour earlier (11 p.m.). — 5. I don't hear any complaints now. — 6. They for the most part like it very much, — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. That the houses be entirely closed on Simdays, except one hour at dinner-time and one hour say from 9 to 10 p.m. ; but no drink to be consumed on the premises under any circumstances. The definition of the word " traveller " is a complete farce. — (B. E.Sack, Head Constable, Oct. 14, 1873.) SUNDERLAND. 1. 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p'm., 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.— 2. Conduct in streets very much improved at night. — 3. I think there is no alteration during the daj^, but I perceive a great improvement at night. — 4. About the same during the day. — 5. I have heard no complaint. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. A memorial was presented to the magistrates at the Brewsters Sessions by the principal ministers and friends of the Temperance cause in the town to curtail the hours, but they were not alterpd. — 10. I would close the licensed houses altogether on Sundays. — (J. Hainsley, Chief Constable.) SUSSEX (EAST). 1. Open at half-past 12, close again at half-past 2 p.m. ; open at 6 p.m., and close at 10 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. Yes. — 4. Yes. — 5. The respectable class of working men approve of the Act. — 6. They approve of it. — 7. Yes. — 8. No. —9. No.— 10. No; the Act works well.— (J. F. Mackay, Lt.-Col., Chief Con- stable.) SUSSEX (WEST). 1. Open at half-past 12, close at half-past 2 ; open at 6, close at 10.— 2. No. — 3. No. — 4. It was always orderly. — 7. No.— 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. No. — (F. MoNTGOMEiiiE, Chief Coustablc of West Sussex.). TENBY (Borough or). 1. 12.30 noon till 2.30 p.m., and from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.— 2. Yes.— 3. Yes.— 4. Yes.— 5. Not unftivourably.— 7. No.— 8. No.— 9. No. — 10. No. — (Thomas Thomas, Head Constable, Borough of Tenby.) TENTERDEN, KENT (The Bouough or). 1. According to the Act of Parliament. No extension given by the Licensing Justices. — 2. Ha\'ing made no alterations in the hours, I cannot tell. — 3. Yes, it has certainly considerably decreased. — 4. Decidedly. — 5. Moderately. — 6. Various opinions, but think most in fa voirr. — 7. None. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. No, unless they were shut up the whole of the day. — (James Barns, Head Constable.) TRURO (Borough of). 1. Open from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. Less on the Lord's-day. — 4. Yes. — 5. Very well here. — 6. Highly pleased. — 7. Yes 8. No.— -9. Yes. — 10. I should like to see public-houses closed altogether on the Lord's-day, with the exception of honCi-fide travellers. — (RiCHD. Angel, Superintendent.) B 18 TUNBRIDGE 'WHELLS. 1. Open from 1 to 3 p.m., and from 6 to 10 p.m. — 2. Very sliglit. 3 aud 4. This town being naturally quiet, and especially on tho Satbath-day, it is almost impossible to say there has been any change. — 7. An appli- cation for an extension of hours through the week was made at the last Licensing Day, but was refused. — 8. No.— 9. No. — 10. I think the Act works now very well, and a change is undesirable.— (John J. Embery, Head Constable.) TYNEMOUTH (Boroitgh of). 1. From 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. week days ; from 12.30 p.m. until 2.30 p.m., and from 6 imtil 10 p.m. Sundays. — 2. No. — 3. Drunkenness increased. — 4. Streets sooner cleared. — 5. Against it.— 7. None. — 8. Yes. — 9. Yes. — 10. This borough is a watering-place, and frequented by thousands in the summer season from all parts. I cannot suggest any change.— (Geo. Stewart, Oct. 25, 1873.) WAEEINGTON (The Borough of). 1. Open from 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m., andfromGp.m. to 10 p.m.— 2. Slightly so.— 3. Slightlyso— 4. Yes.— 5. Favourably. _6. Favourably. — 7. No.— 8. No.— 9. No.— 10. No, none.— (Samuel Hunt, Chief Constable.) WARWICK (The Borough of). 1. Open at 12.30 p.m., close at 2.30 p.m. ; open at 6 p.m., close at 10 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. Decreased under the new Act. — 4. Yes. — 5. I have heard no complaint. — 6. They think it is a good law. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. ]^o.— 10. No.— (W. C. HicKLiNG, Head Constable.) WEYMOUTH. 1. Sundays, 12.30 to 2.30, and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.— 2. It answers very well. — 3. I think it has not increased. You do not see so many idle fellows standing about the streets on Sunday mornings. — 4. Yes, at night ; the town is quiet at about 10.30 p.m. — 5. The very lowest class of course do not like it; but it is no hardship to the steady, industrious man. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I think the Act is working very well, and that it should not be altered at least for another year. — (Samuel Atukery, Superintendent.) WINDSOR. 1. Open from 12.30 till 2.30, and from 6 tiU 10.— 2. Yes.— 3. Yes.— 4. Yes.— 5. Good Act.— 6. Good.— 7. No.— 8. No.— 9. No.— 10. No.— (Geo. Hayes, Superintendent.) WILTSHIRE. 1. The hours of closing in all Divisions of this County, ex- cept two, are the hours laid down in the 24th Section of the Licensing Act, 1872; the country portions of those two close an hour earlier, viz. 9 p.m. — 2. Decidedly good results. — 3. No doubt it has greatly decreased. — 4. Decidedly quieter. — 5. Divided in opinion. — 6. Generally they much approve of the early closing hours. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I should like to see all houses closed the whole of Sunday, except one hour after morning service and one hour in the evening for out-of-door consump- tion. No consumption to be allowed on premises, except to travellers, and those to be more clearly defined. — (Robt. Sterne, Capt. R.N., Chief Constable of Wilts.) WORCESTER (City). 1. From 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. ; and again from 6 p.m. to 10. — 2. The restriction imposed appears to be reasonable, and to be produc- tive of good results. — 3. There has been latterly a diminution in the number of cases of drunkenness reported by the police ; but the diminution is not confined to those occurring on the Lord's-day. It must necessarily be a matter of speculative opinion whether they would have been more numerous had the Licensing Act not been passed. — 4. There is much less riot and noise than formerly; but the improvement is not confined to the Lord's-day. — 5. With dissatisfaction. — 7. The Licensed Yictu- allers' Association addressed a memorial to the Magistrates for an extension of hours ; but the ajpplication, which was not granted, was general, and not confined to the Lord's-day. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I would wish to see agitation on the subject cease. The Act is a stringent one. If fairly carried out, it cannot fail to be productive of good results to the community generally, without being too oppressive to the Licensed Victuallers Time should be given to see how it works, and to afford a full op- portunity of judging of its results. — (M. Power, Head Constable.) WYCOMBE (HIGH), Bucks. 1. According to the Act.— 2. I have seen it beneficial. — 3. Yes. — 4. Much quieter. — 5. At first they did not like it; now I believe they do. — 6. Like it very much. — 7. Yes.— 8. No.— 9. No.— (Geo. Davis, Supt. of Police, Wycombe Borough.) YARMOUTH, GREAT (The Borough of). 1. From 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.; and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. — 2. None. — 3. Decreased. — 4. Yes. — 5. The larger portion of the labouring classes consider the Act good. — 6. Think the Act very 19 good as far as I can ascertain. — 7. None. — 8. None. — 9. None. — 10. Closed on Sundays altogether. — (Geo. Tuyeley, Chief Constable, Borough of Great Yar- mouth.) YOEKSHIKE (EAST). 1. In four divisions the puhlic-houses are open from 12.30 noon to 2.30 p.m. ; and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The remaining- divisions close in accordance with the Licensing Act, 1872. — 2. No perceptible difterence. — 3. No. — 4. No perceptible diifercnce. — 5. With indifference. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No.— 10. No. — (H. tV. BowEK, Major, Chief Constable, East Eiding, Yorkshire.) WEST EIDING (County CoNSXABrLAiiY). 1. The hours mentioned in the Licensing Act, 1872. — 2. I cannot say that this is perceptible. — 3. It is impossible to say this. — 4. There seems no aj)parent difference. — 7. I am not aware of any efforts having been made. Publicans seem to like the restrictions. — 8. Not that I am aware of. — 10. If the restrictions were carried any further, the result would, in all proba- bility, be an increase in private drinking. — (Duncan McNeill, Chief Constable.) {No Flace given). 1. From the passing of the Act to the present time, open at 12.30 p.m., close 2.30 js.m. ; again opening at 6 p.m., closing at 10 p.m. — 2. Yes : streets more orderly at night ; as quiet now at 10.30 p.m. as formerly at 12 mid- night. — 3. Yes ; clearly so at night. — 4. No perceptible difference during the day ; a change for the better after closing of public-houses. — 5. The well conducted worldng classes generally appreciate the change. — 6. I have heard many express their satis- faction at the change of hours of closing. — 7. Yes ; at the Brewster Sessions deputa- tions of Publicans with petitions for extension of hour till 11 o'clock. — 8. No sepa- rate action has been taken by the general j)ublic beyond a section backing up the Victuallers in their application. — 9. Yes, by the Clergy, Good Templars, &c. — 10. I am not desirous of any change, believing fui'ther restriction would lead to tippling in private houses, and other bad effects ; but I have heard persons suggest the closing of houses during evening divine service. — (John Minns, Chief Constable.) II.— REPOKTS FKOM MAYORS AND MAGISTRATES. ABERGAVENNY. 1. 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. ; and from 6 to 10 p.m.— 2. Yes. — 3. Yes. The latter part of question 3 is rather difficult to answer ; but, after careful consideration, I should feel disposed to reply to it affirmatively. — 4. It cer- tainly is so. — 5. Rather favourably than otherwise.- — 6. They are, I may say, almost unanimously in favour of it. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. There has been no effort made, of a persistent kind, in this direction. — 10. I should most decidedly wish that all public- houses should be closed, saving to travellers, throughout the whole of the Lord's-day, but especially at night ; and failing this, would very reluctantly suggest that they should be opened but for one hour, namely, from one to two o'clock p.m., allowing, even then, no consumption of intoxicating liquors on the premises to the general public. — (Jas. Farquhar, J.P., Chairman of Petty Sessions.) BARNSTAPLE. 1. Mid-day 12.30 to 2.30 ; and 6 to 10 evening.— 2. Yes. — 3. I don't thinly there has been much difference. — 4. Yes. — 5. I believe generally approved. — 6. Very favourable. — 7. No ; but believe the majority approve. — 8. No. — 9. As carried out here. — 10. My opinion is simply to give one hour at mid-day, and say 8 to 10 in the evening. — (Thomas May, Mayor of Barnstaple.) BASINGSTOKE. 1. The Act in its integrity.— 2. Yes.— 3. Considerably less. — 4. Very much so. — 5. There appears to bo no objection on this point. — 6. The Inspector reports that the wives say it is the best Act that has ever been passed to bring their husbands home early. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No efforts have been made to induce the Magistrates to extend the time. — 10. I do not see that any alteration would be an improvement. — (Arthuii Wallis, Mayor.) BLACKBURN (The Borough or). 1. Open at half-past 12 at noon, close at 2.30; open at G, and close at 10. — 2. Think the results are fevourable. — 3. Cannot say.— 4. Think it is.— 5. Should say they appreciate it. — 7. Not that I am aware of. —8. No. — 9. Not that I am aware of, except at Licensing Day. — 10. If any, to close the houses altogether. — (I. Thompson, Mayor.) BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET (The Borough of). 1. Open from 1 to 3 o'clock and from 6 to 10 o'clock. — 2. Yes. — 3. In my opinion it has decreased, and Ba 20 lias been less than would have heen the case without the new limitation. — 4. Yes. — 6. With favour generally. — 6. They consider it a boon. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — (Charles Pond, Mayor.) BOLTON. 1. 10 o'clock.— 2. Some improvement.— 3. Yes.— 4. Yes.— 5. Not very favourably. — 7. No special efforts. — 8. Not to any extent. — 9. No. — 10. To close at 9.— (W. W. Cannon, Mayor.) CHAED (Borough). 1. 1 to 2.30, 6 to 10 p.m.— 2. Yes.— 3. It certainly has been lessened. — 4. Yes. — 5. I believe it is approved of by the majority. — 6. Ap- prove of the restriction. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I think it works well, and that no alteration is at iDresent required. — (T. Mitchell, Mayor of Chard.) CHESHUNT (Herts). 1. From 12.30 p.m. till 3 p.m., and from 6 p.m. tiU 10 p.m. — 2. I am inclined to think that the publicans themselves are the principal gainers in comfort and general respect by the limitation. — 3. Probably decreased. — 4. After 10 o'clock p.m., yes. — 5. "With such amount of satisfaction as their grumbling natures will permit them to express. — 6. Approve of it. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I would close one half the public-houses every Sunday, the arrangement of the alteration being settled with a view to the convenience of the public. — (John Jessopp, J.P., Herts.) DEAL. 1. Open from 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. ; from 6 to 11 p.m.— 2. No. The town always was quiet on Sunday. — 3. About the same. — 4. No. — 5. They dont appear to object to it. — 7. The houses formerly closed at 10 p.m. At present, in con- sequence of petition, the houses may remain open until 1 1 . Last Sunday was the first time they were allowed to remain open until 11. Not more than one or two availed themselves of the privilege. — 9. No. — 10. No. — (Alex. F. "W. Bird, Mayor.) DEWSBUEY. 1. One to three, and six to nine. — 2. The police report an mprovement. — 5. With satisfaction. — 7. Yes. — 8. No. — (John Bates, Mayor, Dews- ury.) pOESET. 1. 11.-2. Yes.— 3. Decreased.— 4. Yes.— 5. No particular ex- pression on it. — 7. The magistrates of the Winbome Division, Dorset, have addressed memorials to owners of houses and publicans, urging them, for cogent reasons, to take out a six days' licence. It has been of use, but not to the extent we could wish. It is a most important point to follow up. — (Carr J. Glyn, J.P., Witchampton, Win- borne, Dorset.) DOVEE. 1. No order as to these hours has been made. — 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. I have no positive knowledge on these questions. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. Yes, I think they should be closed altogether, or, failing that, one hour twice a day would meet every fair objection.— (E. Knocker, J.P., late Mayor.) [ DUEHAM (City of). 1. The hour's as fixed by the 24th Section of " The Licensing Act," 1873. No extension or diminution has been made by the Justices. —2. Yes.— 3. Yes.— 4. Yes.— 5. Yes.— 6. Yes.— 7. No.— 8. No.— 9. No.— 10. The Public Houses closed during the whole of the Lord's Day (except for the reception of travellers.) — James Fowler, Mayor. FALMOUTH (Borough). 1. Hours according to the Act.— 2. The results are satisfactory. — 3. See answer to No. 2. — 4. It was always orderly. — 5. I believe they are content with it. — 6. So far as I know they are content. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I have no suggestion to make. — William Selley, Mayor. FOLKESTONE (in the County or Kent.) 1. 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m., and 6 p.m. till 10.30 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. I believe there is a great decrease since the Act was passed.— 4. Yes.— 5. I believe the majority approve of it.— 6. The Act has given great satisfaction generally.— 7. By a few.— 8. No.— 9. By a few.— 10. I wish no alterations. — (John Hoad, Mayor.) GATESHEAD. Vide Eeturns, on p. 10. John Gritton, Esq. Buxton, 18th October, 1873. nv P^^^ Sir,— Being out of health at present and from home, I requested the Chief Constable of the Borough of Gateshead to fill up the answers to the queries m the document you forwarded to me ; he is a most intelligent officer, and well acquainted with the working of the Licensing Act of 1872. He has sent the document here to me. I have carefully looked over the answers which the Chief Constable has made to the several queries, and from my own knowledge I can fully endorse the whole of them. The last one especially (No. 10), for I have spoken to nearly all of the Licensed Victuallers in the Borough myself on the subject of 21 Sunday closing, and, "with the exception of one — two as stated by the Chief Con- stable — they are in favour of entire closing on the Lord's Day. I will further add, that the whole of my brother magistrates are most anxious for the entire closing of Public-houses on Sundays. I am, dear sir, yours obediently, AVm. Muschamp, Mayor. HULL. 1. Minimum stated in the Act. — 2. Very little improvement is perceptible in the public-houses being kept open outside the box'ough longer than within the borough. — 3. No ; Yes. — 4. No ; see answer to query 2nd. — 5. Much difference of feeling. — 6. For the most part with favour. — 7. Yes. — 8. Yes, tmdcr the auspices of the publicans a numerously signed petition was placed before the Justices. — 9. Yes, headed by the Clergy and by the Temperance Societies. — 10. Yes : entii-ely closed with the exception of one hour at dinner time and one hour at supper time for sale " off" only. — (Kouert Jameson, Mayor of Hull.) IPSWICH. 1. The Justices have not altered the hours prescribed by Act. — 2. See answers 3 and 4. — 3, 4. There has, I consider, been less public disturbances through intoxication since the Act has been in force. — (E. Gk)DDARD, Mayer of IpsvNdch.) . LANCASTER (the Borough of). 1. Open at 12.30 p.m., close at 2.30 p.m., open at 6 and close at 10 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. Drunkenness has considerably decreased on Sundays since the present Act came into force. — 4. Yes. — 5. Labouring classes generally consider the hours fixed by the Licensing Justices very satisfactory. — 6. Some think the hours are too long, and others want them closing altogether. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I beg to suggest that the Public and Beerhouses be kept closed on the Lord's Day, except from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m., and from 8 to 9 p.m., for dinner and supper beer, and no drink to be consumed on licensed premises on that day. I think it would be the means of nearly stopping Sunday drinking. — (William Storey, Mayor.) LICHFIELD. 1. Open at 12.30 p.m., close 2.30 ; open at 6, close at 10.— 2. No.— 3. No alterations.— 4. No.— 5. Not favourably.— 7. No.— 8. No.— 9. No. — 10. No. — (Frederick Symonds, Mayor.) LIVERPOOL. See Appendices. MALDON. 1. Open from half-past 12 to 3 p.m., open at 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. —2. The town, previous to passing the Act, was very quiet and orderly, that I do not see a great difference. — 3. Not able to say. — 4. The same answer as to query No. I. — 5. They do not much appove of it. — 6. They much approve of it. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I should rejoice to know that none of the Public-houses or Beer-shops opened on the Lord's Day. — (James Parritt, Mayor.) MIDDLESBOROUGH. 1. Opening 12.30 to 2.30 ; opening 6 to 10.-2. Yes. — 3. Decreased. — 4. Yes. — 5. Approve of. — 6. Would like them closed all day. —7. No.— 8. No.— 9. No.— 10. Close the whole of the day.— (R. G. Hewson, Mayor.) NEWARK. 1. 12.30 to 2.30 ; 5 till 10 evening.— 2. No.— 3. No.— 4. No. — 0. Satisfied. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. To close entirely on Sundays would increase drunkenness. — ( Jas. P. McGeorge, Mayor.) NEWCASTLE. 1. The Justices have not altered hours mentioned in the 24th Sec. of the Licensing Act. — 2. I cannot speak with certainty on this point. — 3. I cannot say it has ; but think it will be less in consequence. — 4. Most un- doubtedly. — 5. I have heard no complaint or dissatisfaction. — 7. None. — 8. None. — 9. None, except by a petition presented to the Justices at the last Brewster Ses- sions by the Good Templars of Newcastle. — 10. I see no greater necessity why the sale of drink should be carried on during the Sunday than that of bread, meat, or other articles of necessary consumption. — (Richd. Cail, Mayor.) PLYMOUTH (Borough of). 1. The hours fixed by the Licensing Act, 1872 ; viz., open from 12.30 to 2.30, and from 6 to 10 p.m. — 2. The streets are quiet at an earlier period at night. — 3. An appreciable diflcrence in drunkenness is observed on the Lord's-day. — 4. As stated to question No. 2. — 5. Generally with favour. — 6. As No. 5. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I should like to see all houses closed from 2.30 to 8 p.m. — (John Kelly, Mayor.) PONTEFRACT. 1. Thchoursfixedbythe Act.— 2. Ycs.~3. Yes.— 4. Yes- 22 —5. With satisfaction.— 6. Well of it.— 7. None.— 8. None.— 9. None.— 10. None. — (Wm. Mathers, Mayor.) PWLLHELI. There arc 30 public-houses in our borough, population about 3,000. Our great complaint is they are much too many : one half or one third would have been ample for the requirements. Upon the whole, we have very few drunlccn cases who break out. Since the new Act has been in operation, great improvements have taken place. We advocate entire closing of all public-houses on Sundays. — (John Edwards, Mayor.) REIGATE. 2. Yes, decidedly. — 3. In my opinion it has. — 4. Yes. — 7. Veiy few. — 8. No. — 10. The Act works well, and I shoidd be soi-ry to see any change in- troduced. — (Fredk. J. Besley, Mayor.) RICHMOND. 1. Open at 12.30 p.m. until 2.30 p.m., and from 6.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. Yes. — 4. Yes. — 5. No complaints. — 6. That it is good. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. No. — (Chris. Othen, jun., Mayor.) SANDWICH (Kent). 1 . The Licensing Justices have not altered the closing hours on the Lord's-day under the Licensing Act, 1872, Sec. 24. — 2. Yes. — 3. I believe that it has decreased. — 4. Yes. — 5. They do not like it. — 7. Yes. They memorialized the Greneral Licensing Meeting for an extension of the hours. — 8. No. ' — 9. No. — 10. None. — (R. Joyner Emmerson, Mayor.) SHREWSBURY.- — 1. Those as prescribed by the Licensing Act, 1872 ; 12.30 to 2.30 in the morning; 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the evening. — 2. Yes. There has been a slight alteration for the better in the general appearance of the streets, as to behavioiu-, &c. — 3. The decrease, if any, has been so slight that it is hardly notice- able. It has, no doubt, been less than would have been the case without the new limitation. — 4. Yes. — 5. There appear to be no general complaints. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. No. — ]. think the hours of closing, as prescribed by the new Act, meet the requirements of all parties, and I have no change to suggest. — (John Loxdale, Mayor.) STRATFORD-ON-AVON. 1. From 1 o'clock to 3, and from 6 to 10 at night. — 2. Town more quiet. — 3. Yes. — 4. Yes. — 5. I hear no complaint. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. Not any. — (Wm. Stephenson, Mayor.) SUDBURY (Borough or). 1. Opened from 12.30 to 2.30 ; 6 to 10. (Sec. 24. — 2. Yes ; and closing at 11 p.m. on Saturdays has a good effect. — 3. Decidedly. — 4. Yes. — 5. I hear of no objections. — 6. Approve it very much. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. 10. The superintendent of police suggests this alteration, " The houses to be entirely closed for consuming on the premises. If any relaxation, just open from 1 tiU 2 (dinner-time), and from 9 to 10 p.m. for supper-time. — W. E. Sach." I may observe that there are not six cases of drunkenness before the magistrates in six months. Popu- lation 7000.— (Hy. J. Pratt, Mayor.) TIVERTON, DEVON. 1. Open at 12.30 to 3 p.m., and at 6 to 10 p.m.— 2. Diminution of crime. — 3. Decreased. — 4. Yes. — 5. Doubtful.— 6. Generally approve of it.— 7. No. — 8. No.— 9. No.— 10. That the hours be again reduced.— (Wm. North Row, Mayor.) TOTNES. 1. Open at 12.30 until 2.30 p.m. ; open again at 6 p.m., and close at 10 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. Yes. — 4. If anything, I may say yes. — (Robert Bourne, Mayor.) TRURO. 1. From 1 to 3, and from 6 to 10.— 2. Yes. Decidedly so.— 3 Yes. Decidedly decreased. — 4. Yes. — 5. All the thoughtful ones appreciate the Act, and think well of it. — 6. Approvingly. — 7. Yes, but not to any extent. — 8. No. — 9. No. On the whole, I think the Act one of a highly beneficial character. — (Edmd. G. Heard, Mayor.) WALSALL.— 1. Open from 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. ; from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. I believe there has been less intoxication since the new limitation. — 4. Yes.— 5. I have not heard any comi^laints. — 6. They approve. — 7. Not in this , borough.— 8. No.— 9. No.— 10. I should like them closed altogether, except for tra- vellers, or to sell out door only, but I do not think it politic to make any alterations at present.— (R. W. Broavnhire, Mayor.) WARRINGTON (The Borough op). 1. Open from 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m., and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.— 2. Slightly so.— 3. Slightly so.- 4. Yes.— 5. Favoui'- ably.— 6. Favourably.— 7. No.— 8. No.— 9. No.— 10. None— (Josh. Davies, Mayor.) 23 III.— REPORTS FROM CHAPLAINS, CLERGYMEN, &c. ANGLESEA. 2. Yes. Drunkenness has decreased in this county this year nearly by three-fourths, — that is to say, we had only five cases of drunkenness in the prison records this year against nineteen last year. — 3. Yes, much. — 4. Yes. — 5. They have hailed it with joy, for it has taken many opportunities from them for doing mischief. — 6. They regard it as a great blessing. — 7. Yes. — 8. No. — 9. Yes ; but they have failed, unfortunately. — 10. Yes. I would wish to see all public-houses closed on Sundays, or closed up to 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and at 8 o'clock in the evening. — (Thomas Jenkins, B.A., ChaxDlain of the Anglesea County Gaol.) BARFOED (GREAT). 1. 12.30 to 2.30; 6 to 9.-2. Village quieter. —3. Policeman says he has never had a case of drunkenness on Sunday before the Act. — 4. A little, ijcrhaps; quiet before. — 5. None object to it, so far as I have heard. 6. 1 have not heard them mention it. — 7. No. Many would like it stricter, or entire closing. — 8. No. — 9. I believe the maximum restriction is practised here. — 10. Policeman says mid-day closing desirable. Prefer total closing. I believe it would be a groat blessing to a village, and small hardship to any : welcomed by publicans. — (T. P. Richardson.) BATHAMPTON (SosfERSET). 2. Yes. There is less opportunity and temptation ; and other matters engage attention. — 3. Yes. — 4. Yes, decidedly. — 5. All but the drunkards highly approve of it. — 6. They are thankful. — 7. Not that I am aware of. I think here none. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. We have evening service in common with many others, and I should like to see closing from 2 to 8 p.m. instead of 6. — (Henry Girdlestone, Vicar.) BLUNTISHAM. 1. Open on Lord's-day from 12.30 to 2.30 ; from 6 to 10. — 2. The present limitation, as compared with the past, is so small, that I have not perceived any general good results. — 3. There never was much intoxication on the Lord's-day. — 4. Much the same. — 5. The labouring classes in this parish, as a body, are in favour of greater restriction. — 6. The wives the same as above. — 7. Not in this parish. — 8. Not in this parish. — 9. No. — 10. Greater restriction. — (John Rumpp, Rector.) BRECON. 1. 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. — 2. Yes ; there are fewer cases before the Magistrates on Monday mornings. — 3. Yes. — 4. Yes. — 5. "With favour. — 6. De- lighted, and would be better pleased with a more stringent law. — 7. Not to my knowledge. — 8. No. — 9. Not to my knowledge. — 10. The entire closing of public- houses on the Lord's-day. — (Hubert Williams, Vicar of Brecon.) BRIGHTON. 2. Yes.— 3. Yes.— 4. Yes.— 5. Favourably.- 6. Best thing out. — 7- No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. Yes, shut up altogether. — (James Spencer, 21, Prince Albert Street, Brighton.) BRIMSCOMBE. 2. The place has appeared more quiet, certainly, than for- merly. — 3. I think it has. — 4. See No. 2. — 5. Favourably. — 6. They all approve of it, and all wish that the pubKc-houses were closed altogether on the Sabbath. — 7. None. — 8. None. — 9. I have not heard of any. — 10. We nearly all agree, in this neighbourhood, that it would be better to close the public-houses all day on Sunday. — (Joseph Wilkinson, Vicar, on the information of Mr. Hassell, Scripture Reader.) COMPTON BISHOP. 1. From 12.30 to 2.30, and from 6 to 10.— 2. Yes. —3. Yes. — 4. Yes. — 5. Generally appreciated. — 6. Of the greatest benefit. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. None. — (William Littlehales, Vicar.) CRICKLADE. 1. They open at 12.30, close at 2.30 ; open at 6, close at 10. ' — 2. A little ; but the good results would be more evident if the restrictions were greater. — 3. It appears to have decreased a little. — 4. Yes. — 5. They are in favour of the restriction with a few exceptions ; viz., those who are regular drunkards. — 6. The wives arc all in favour of greater restriction. — 7. None. — 8. None. — 9. None that I am aware of. — 10. I answer this question in the words of a Magistrate : " Let them be closed the whole of Sunday, except to bona-fide travellers." The Police say the same. — (Hugh Allan.) DOVER 1. Same hours named in the Act. — 2. It is believed the Act has been beneficial in consequence of the greater limitation of open hours On the Lord's Day. — 3. It is stated by Magistrates and others that it has decreased. — 4. Yes. — 5. Some argue against all restriction, but it is believed that many would be glad to sec 24 all public-houses shut on the Lord's Day. — G. I am confident that working men's wives, as a body, would gladly have all public-houses closed the whole of the Lord's Day. — 7. Yes. — 8. No. — 10. Would wish to see them all closed on Sundays, both for the sake of publicans and the public. — (H. Johnson, Hon. Sec. Lord's Day Observance Association.) EDMONTON (UPPER).— 1. Open on the Lord's Day from half-past 12 to half- past 2, and from 6 to 10 ; i.e., the time fixed by the Act, and the Justices adhere to it. — 2. No ; indeed, it is rather extension than limitation ; they open half an hour earlier. — 3. No. — 4. No. — 5. Many appear indiiFcrent. — 6. They regret the opening at half-past 1 2 instead of one, as formerly ; for then the husbands who strolled about were ready for dinner at one, but now they go to the public-house and do not care 'for dinner. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. Of course it would be better that such houses should be closed altogether on the Lord's Day ; but if they must be open, from 1 to half -past 2, and from half-past 8 to 10, would be a great improvement. — (Geo. Phillips, Vicar of St. James's, Edmonton.) GREAT AYTON (in Cleveland). 1. 10 o'clock on Lord's Day, 11 o'clock on week days. — 2. Yes. It is too true that there is still much drinking ; but it is owing to the greater wages and shorter hours. — 3. Has been less. — 4. To some extent. — 5. The majority of our men are thankful for it. — 6. Heartily approve of it. — 7. Not ; some would like greater strictness and limitation. — 8. By no means. — 9. Nothing has been done. — 10. The general wish is that they could be closed alto- gether, or the hours greatly lessened. — (Joseph Ibbetson, Vicar.) HAMPSTEAD (SOUTH). 1. From 1 tiU 3, and from 6 o'clock imtil 11.— 2. None particularly. — 3. Undoubtedly intoxication is less than it would have been without the limitation. — 4. Yes. — 5. With indifference. — 6. They are grateful. — 7. None. — 8. None. — 9. None. — 10. Wholly closed. — (George Wilson, Missionary.) HASTINGS AND ST. LEONARD'S. 1. From 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. ; open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.-^2. Greater quietness in the streets after 10 p.m. — 3. Doubtless intoxication has been decreased ; but the hour of closing being earlier than hereto- fore, more cases of intoxication come under the notice of the sober and orderly portion of the population, especially between 9 and 10 p.m. — 4. Very marked ; in country places especially, much more orderly. — 5. With favour. — 6. Very generally in favour of greater restrictions.— 7. Yes ; a Memorial from the publicans, with 1400 signatures, asked (21st August, 1873) for an extension of time until 11 p.m. on Sundays. — 8. No ; on the contrary, at the last Brewster Sessions, Memorials from clergy, ministers, and congregations, with 470 signatmres ; from Good Templars, with 220 signatures ; and from ratepayers, with 570 signatures, were presented, asking for the continuance of the present hours. Sohcitor employed on behalf "of these Memorialists. — 9. No. — 10. Should like to see an appeal from the country for total closing. Think total closing- practicable in many places. Would make total closing permissive. — (James Fox Wilson, Secretary, Hastings and St. Leonard's Lord's-day Society.) IPSWICH. 1. Before the hour of half-past twelve, and between the hours of half-past two and six in the afternoon ; closing generally at ten o'clock at night. — 2. Only that the streets are quiet one hour earlier at night.^3. No observable difference at present. — 4. Much about the same. — 5. Contented, unless stirred up by publicans and political agents. — 6. Think it a very good alteration, and only T\ash it was more stringent. — 7. Petitions have been sent by publicans to the magistrates for an exten- sion of hours on other days, but not on Sundays. Meetings have also been held. — 8. Not by the general public, only a few thirsty mechanics. — 9. Not any. — 10. Open at twelve and close at two. In the evening, open at eight and close at ten. Such would enable persons to get their dinner and supper beer. The same hours to be observed by full licensed houses, as well as beer-shops. To be sold on Simdays only out of doors, except to travellers and lodgers. That the Act be rendered less ambiguous as to granting licenses and closing of houses. — (Robekt Millee, Ipsmch.) KESWICK. 1. 12.30 p.m. ojjen, 2.30 p.m. close; 6 p.m. open, 10 p.m. close. — 2. General results the same as before the passing of the Act. — 3. Much the same as before the operation of the Act. — 4. Quieter and more orderly during the day. The same at closing time as before the new Act. — 5. Mostly in favour of greater re- striction. — 6. Working men's wives think that public houses should be closed entirely on Sundays.— 7. No.— 8. No.— 9. No.— 10. Would suggest entire closing.— (T. D. Haiu-oiid Batteksby, Vicar of St. John's.) 25 LAMBETH. 2. Only to a very slight extent— 3. DouUful.— 4. A little— 5. Generally with satisfaction. — 6. They think the regulations a very good thing. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. That the public houses should be closed altogether on the Lord's-day. — (Fred. Tugwell, Vicar of St. Andrew's.) LEAMINGTON PEIORS. 2. The town is and has been generally so orderly on Sunday that the difference is not perceptible. — 3. It is rare to see intoxication on the Lord's Day. — 4. Difference not perceptible. — 5. Any dissatisfaction at first is sub- siding into acquiescence. — 6. I believe they prefer it much as it now is. — 7. I believe not, except under special circumstances. — 8. IbeHcvenot. — 9. I believe not. — 10. If it were possible, to close the houses altogether on the Lord's Day, except to out-door cus- tomers and hondjiclc travellers. — (Edwakd Barr, Warder of St. Mary's, Leamington, at request of Incumbent.) LONDON (Old Kent Eoad). 2. The measure was far too much of a milk- and-water character to do any real good. It has simply checked very slightly the ordinary rate of increase of the mischief inevitably arising from the piiblic sale of strong drink. — 5, 6. I have never heard a single expression that indicated the slightest objection to the very small restriction of the hours of sale, and believe the labouring classes of both sexes would willingly acquiesce in much greater restrictions on Sun- days and week-days. — 8. No. — 10. Of course I should. Eestriction by all fair means, even to total prohibition. — (George Livesey, Gas "Works, Old Kent Road.) LOUTH. 1. 12 to 2 ; 5 to 10.-2. Yes.— 3. Yes.— 4. Yes.— 5. With favour. — 6. A good thing. — 7. No. One publican has closed entirely, and attends church regidarly. — 8. No. — 9. Not at present. — 10. No drink to be consumed on the premises. Houses to be open for sale from 12 to 1, and 8 to 9 p.m. — (R. Billing, Vicar of Holy Trinity.) MADELEY. 1. Closed till 12.30, open from 12.30 to 2.30; closed from 2.30 to 6, open till 10. — 2. No. — 3. No. — 4. No difference. — 4. It is not felt to be a greater restriction, I am credibly informed. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. Efforts have been made to secure the total closing. — 10. I should like them to be closed to all but bona-fide tra- vellers, lodgers, and sick ones 'needing stimulants to be administered. — (George E. Yate, Vicar.) MANCHESTER (Sunday Closing Association). In 1 to 3 p.m. ; 6 to 10 p.m. — 2. The streets are quieter on Sunday evening. The cash receipts of small tradesmen in poor districts are, I believe, a little larger. In some cases, places of worship are a little better attended. — 3. I don't know whether there is actual decrease ; but without the new limitation I think there must have been great increase, because of the universal rise in wages. — 4. Yes. — 5. I have heard no worlnng man complain. I have heard some commend. I have heard one or two, du'cctly interested in the traffic, grumble. — 6. Wherever I have heard poor women speak, it has been to limit still further if possible. — 7. Yes. A return to the old system has been desired. — 8. No public effort whatever, to my knowledge. — 9. Yes, by various Temj)erance organizations at the Brewster Sessions. — 10. I would suggest entire closing on the LorcV s-day . — (Fred. J. Perry, Secretary to Association for Stopping Sale of Intoxicating Liquors on Sunday.) MIMMS (NORTH). 1. Morning, 12.30 to 2.30; evening, 6 to 10.— 2. The effect is good, undoubtedly ; but in a small country parish, hardly perceptible. — 3. In this parish intoxication is hardly ever known on Sundays. — 4. No difference : see answer 3. No disturbance is ever known here. — 5. In this parish no notice is paid to it, as the poor send for thoir beer about one o'clock for their dinner. Some of the men spend an hour or two of a Sunday evening in the public-house ; but drunkenness does not exist in the parish. — 7. No effort has been made. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. No. — (Arthir T. Latter, Vicar of N. Mimms.) MITCHAM. 1. Opened from 12.30 to 2.30, and from 6 to 10 p.m.— 4. Cer- tainly, yes. — 5. I have not heard of any complaints. — 7. No. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. I should like to have the houses entirely closed from visitors, and open only at certain hours for the purchase of beer to be drunk else where. — (D. F. Wilson, Vicar.) NEWMARKET. 1. Open 12.30, close 2.30 ; open 6, close 10 evening.— 2. Yes ; marked improvement, a Magistrate's Clerk told me. — 3. Most certainly, yes. —4. Yes. — o. Favourable. — 6. Well. — 7. No. — 8. No.— 9. No.— 10. Close alto- gether. — (Tho«. Romaine Govett, Vicar.) NORTHAMPTON. 1. Open at half-past 12 to half-past 2 ; open from 6 • 26 p.m. to 10. — 2. The streets are much quieter, and the orderly people arc much pleased. — 3. Has made no difference. — 4. Yes. — 5. On the whole, the working classes are satisfied. — 6. Well. — 7. Yes. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. The closing of public-houses on Sunday evening until eight o'clock, and then opened from that hour to ten o'clock. The Chief Constable is of the same opinion. — (John Dreaper, Chaplain to the County ONGAR. 1. Open from 12.30 to*2.30 p.m. ; and from 6 to 10 o'clock p.m.— 2. I believe that good has resulted from the limitation. — 7. I am not aware of any.— 8. I am not aware of any. — 9. I am not aware of any. — 10. In the absence of an entu-e suspension of business, I should like to see the hours of opening still further limited ; and I think that in country places the time of opening in the middle of the day might be limited to one hour. — (Geo. Fred. Barlow.) PADDINGTON. 1. 1 to 3, and 6 to 11.— 2. Barmen and barmaids are much benefitted by the additional hour's rest on the Lord's-day. The publicans with families value the rest they now get, and make no complaints at the loss in their profits. Of course, the results are good generally. — 3. I spend three hours, on the Lord's-day, in public-houses ; and it is my opinion that intoxication has decreased, o)i the Lord's-day, under the operation of the new Act ; but I must add that intoxication generally is on the increase, especially amongst young men and yoimg women. — 4. I quite think so ; certainly during the hour in which the " drinking- shops " are now closed. — 5. As a rule, the working men and labouring classes regard the greater restriction with favour. Some men, however, particularly those who clamour for only nine hours' work daily for themselves, would compel the publicans to work eighteen hom-s daily to supply them with drink. — 6. The wives of labouring men think the new Act an oasis in the desert. — 7. Not by my publicans. I cannot answer for those who have been left by the Church without moral and religious teaching. — 10. The publicans would Hke another hour's rest on the Lord's-day. "When they get this, they will humbly ask for more. They believe, however, that our Legislature cares more for the money than the morals of the people. — (Jas. C. Parker, Public-house Missionary.) PASTON. 1. 12.30 until 2.30; 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.— 2. Yes.— 3. Yes.— 4. Decidedly. — 5. Doubtful. — 6. Little said about it. — 7. No.— 8. No. — 9. No. — (Joseph Peatt, Rector.) ST. JOHN'S, POTTER'S BAR, MIDDLESEX. 1. Open at 1 p.m., close at 3 till 5, open till 10 p.m. — 2. I have not x^erceived any general good results, as the Lord's-day has been well observed for some years in my parish. — 3. Yes. — 4. I have said, in reply to the second question, that the Lord's-day is well observed ; but I may add that the neighbourhood is more orderly at night now that the public-houses are closed earlier. — 5. They ai^prove it. — 6. They are much pleased with the measure.— 7. No.— 8. No.— 9. No.— (H. G. Watkins, Vicar of St. John's.) PRESTON (The County Gaol.) 1. Open 12.30 and close 2.30, open at 6 and close at 10 p.m. — 2. Yes, less drunkenness. — 3. I believe intoxication to have decreased. — 4. Yes. — 5. With satisfaction. — 6. I have reason to think they are pleased with it.— 7. No ; but the publicans are not pleased with it.— 8. No.— 9. No. — 10. No.^ I think if it were extended it would lead to more drunkenness ; and if restricted, it might be inoperative. — (Charles Castle, Schoolmaster.) RAMSGATE. 1. Open from 12.30 imtil 2.30, and from 6 until 10 p.m.— 2. Yes. — 3. Yes. The large number of excursionists check the usefulness of the Act. — 4. Yes. A great change in my own neighbourhood, vory marked at the end of the day.— 5. Favourably. — 7. Yes. The respectable portion of the publicans are satis- fied with it. — 8. No. — 9. Yes. The Lord's Day Observance Committee arranged a deputation representing all classes in the town, who waited on the Licensing Justices and presented a petition in Oct. 1872; five or six petitions were also sent from villages. — 10. No. My own committee desire and work for the entire closing on the Lord's Day, but we think this cannot be arrived at, at once. — (Jenkin C. Haynes, Warden Ch. Ch., and Hon. Sec. of R.L.D.O.S.) READING. — ^ — 2. Yes ; but much evil from the many hours the public-houses are still open. — 3, 4. Yes, but the great advantage has arisen from the closing on Saturday night, so that the men are more likely to be sober on Sunday morning. —5, 6. By a canvas of the town about four years since, the desire for total closing was almost unanimous among the labouring classes.— 7, 8, 9. The Act of Parliament 27 has been carried out without any attempt to extend or shorten the hours. — 10. Total closing, most certainly. — (Martin Hope Sutton.) KUNCORN. 1. Open at 12.30, close at 2.30 ; open at 6, close at 10.— 2, Tho town i.s much quieter. — 3. Intoxication has certainly decreased. — 4. Yes. — 7. The publicans have petitioned the Magistrates. — 8. None that I am aware of. — 9. Efforts have been made to induce publicans to take out Six Day Licenses, but unavailing. — 10. The only regulation that will be of any service, is the total closing on the Lord's Day. — (William B. Gibson, Hon. Sec. L.D.O.S.) >^0^^ SHEPTON MALLET. 1. From 12.30 to 2.30, and from 6 to 10 p.m.— 2. It is the opinion of persons of credit here that such results arc perceptible. — 3. It is my opinion that it has decreased under the operation of the Act. — 4. Persons of credit here consider that there are not so many persons standing idly about, &c. — 5. With much apjjroval ; so, indeed, I am assured, do our publicans themselves. — 6. They approve. — 7. No.— 8. No. — 9. No such efforts have been made here ; but such an effort would be, I am convinced, greatly sympatliised in here. — 10. I have always been in favour of closing the public-house through the entire Lord's Day. I am more than ever in favour of it. Liquor is not so necessary as bread and butcher's meat, and it is perfectly easy for the labouring man to have a gallon jar of good beer, or even a ds. cask, purchased on a week-day. — (John Hyde T. Cosens, M.A., Chaplain to the County Gaol.) SPILSBY. 1. Open from 12.30 to 3, and from 6 to 10.— 2. No.— 3. Cases of committal to this prison for drunkenness for the year just ended have considerably in- creased. — 4. As a rule this is a very quiet neighbourhood. I perceive no difference. — 5. It appears to me they treat it with indifference. — 6. Don't know. — 7. I think not. — 8. I think not. — 9. No ; it is generally considered sufficient. — 10. I am of opinion that the Act here works very well. — (W. W. Layng, Prison Chaplain.) SWANSEA. 1. Sunday, open from 1 to 3 p.m.. and from 6 to 10 p.m. — 2. Yes. — 3. It has. — 4. Decidedly so during the close of the public houses. — 5. Favour- ably. — 6. Certainly. — 7. Not on Sundays. — 8. Not this year. — 9. No. — 10. The six o'clock opening just as the places of worship open is decidedly objectionable ; better, if it must be so, to open from eight to nine, or even ten. As good and wholesome beer can be obtained in bottle better and cheaper than what ihe publicans sell, and which will keep a month, no plea of supply can be raised, and there should be total closing on the Sabbath-day. — (Edw. B. Squire, B.D., Vicar.) TAUNTON (Gaol). 1. Open from 12.30 to 2.30, and from 6 to 10.— 2. I be- lieve that the limitation of hours during which public houses are open has consider- ably lessened the number of offences against the law. — 3. Yes. — 4._ Yes. — 5. Working men imdcr sentence of imprisonment frequently complain of public houses as a temp- tation which they would gladly be freed from.— 7. No.— 8. No.— 9. No.— 10. The present hours might do, but I am of opinion that no liquor should be di'unk on the premises on Sunday. — (Fred. Hoavse.) THOKPE-LE-SOKEN (Essex). 1. 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.; 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. — 2. I think we have less drinking on the Lord' s-day than formerly. — 3. I believe it has decreased. — 4. I hope there is a slight improvement in this respect._ — 5. I hear no complaints. — 6. They would like the hours further ciu-tailcd. — 7. I think not. — 8. No. — 9. No. — 10. Of course I should like to see all public-houses entirely closed on the Lord' s-day. I have one house so closed. Failing this, I should like to see diinking on the premises stopped, and the houses only opened a limited time for the sale of beer for dinner and supper. — (A. Henly Eumboll, Vicar.) WELLS, EAST (Somerset). 1. 12.30 to 2 ; 6 to 11. — 2. Yes. Streets quieter, and police less to do.— 3. Yes.— 4. Yes. More order and more quiet.— 5. Rather favourably than otherwise.— 6. All strongly in favour, and many would like them wholly closed.— 7. No.— 8. No.— 9. No.— 10. Entire closing on the Lord's-day would be a boon to the country ; but if this can hardly be effected, it will be well if no clrinJmig on the premises can be secured for that day. — (George Blisset.) WARLEY, GREAT. 1. From 12.30 to 2.80 p.m., and froni 6 to 10 in the evening. — 2. There has been less drunkemiess, and more order. — 3. Yes. — 4. Yes.— - o. I believe most of the working men regard it favourably. — G. I think they yalue it. 7. Yes ; but without success.— 8. No.— 9. No.— 10. I should be glad if an Act were passed to close public-houses the whole of the Lord's-day, except for travellers, and 28 or about an hour to allow beer to bo procui'cd, but not drunk on the premises. — (T. H. BuNBURY, Vicar of Christ Chui-ch.) WHITCHURCH (Hants.) 1. 1 o'clock p.m. till half-past 2 ; re-open at 5 p.m. till 11 p.m. Beer-shops same as above, except that they close one hour earlier, viz., at 10 p.m. — 2. The village is comparatively a sober one, but we think good has come from its operation in lessening the number of those coming from neighbouring hamlets. — 3. See last. — 4. See 2. — 5. We never heard a complaint. — 6. See 5. — 7- Not that we are aware of. Our landlords are well conducted men, several attending church. — 8. Not that we are aware of. — 9. See 8. — 10. The place is so quiet on Sun- day, as to lead us to infer it will be better to let things alone, lest greater evils be produced. The poor arc generally at church or some of the chapels on the Lord's- day. — (Wm. M. Dudley, Vicar.) YORK (City). 1. From half-past 12 o'clock to 3 ; from 6 to 10.— 2. There is a decided improvement. — 3. It has ; but a case of drunkenness very rarely occurs. — 4. Yes. — 5. With satisfaction. — 6. A great blessing. — 7. The greatest number of the publicans would be glad of a relaxation ; this result has been ascertained by a canvas. — 8. No. — 9 Not that I am aware of. — 10. Yes. To see them entirely closed. — (Thos. Peters, jun.) APPENDICES. While perusing the following Extracts it will be necessary to re- member that they deal with a period of unparalleled prosperity, and to judge what would have been the intensity of the curse of drunken- ness, had not the more stringent provisions of the Act of 1872 limited facilities for drinking, and made the detection and punishment of drunkards more certain. LIVERPOOL. Extracts from the Reports o/ Major GtREIG, Head Constable of Liverpool, Octoher, 1872. The new Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Act received the Royal assent on the 10th of August last. On Thursday, the 15th August, notices containing the pro- visions of the Act with regard to the alteration in the hours for closing, were served on all licensed victuallers, beer retailers, and others. On the 25th September, the Justices, at the Adjourned General Annual Licensing Meeting, made the following order, in pursuance of sub -section 2 of the 24tli section of the Act, for the closing hours, viz., " on Sunday, Christmas Day, and Good Friday, all premises on which intoxicating liquors are sold, or exposed for sale, by retail, within the said Borough, shall be closed the whole day before one o'clock in the afternoon, and between the hours of three and six o'clock in the afternoon, and after the hour of nine o'clock at night ; and on all other days, before the hour of seven o'clock in the morning, and after eleven o'clock at night. This alteration to come into operation, on the 25th October, 1872." The Act has been so short a time in operation that I do not presume to speak as to its effect further than giving the figures in the subjoined tables. This much may be said, that since the closing at eleven o'clock, the streets are much clearer and quieter at an earlier hour of the night than formerly. 29 1872. 1871. Apprehensions for Drunkeiniess. Males. Fern. Apprehensions for Drunkenness. Males. Pern. For six weeks previous to the lltli August. For six weeks after the 18th August 1236 996 978 817 For six weeks previous to the 13th August. For six weeks after the 20th August 1676 1264 1330 997 August, 1873. To the Magistrates of the Borough of Liverpool. Gentlemen, — In compliance, with your resolution of the 15th instant, relative to " the working of the intoxicating Liquor Licensing Act of 1872, especially as regards the hours of closing," I have the honour to report that it is a subject which I approach with very great diffidence — not so much because of its importance, as of the difficulty I expei-ience in offering an opinion upon the operation of a measure which is so familiar to you in its most practical form, that is, as presented in the Police Courts. With a view to avoid apparent presumption, I venture to submit to you figures and facts rather than opinions. It may be proper first to state that the Act in question received the Royal assent on the 10th of August, 1872. On the 15th of the same month notice of the provisions as to closing was served on all Victuallers, Beersellers, and others interested. On the 25th September the Justices, at the Adjourned Annual Licensing Meeting, resolved as to the hours of closing, and this came into operation on the 25th of October last. In the meantime (that is, from the 15th August) public- houses closed in conformity with the ordinary provisions of the Act, viz., from 11 p.m. to 6 o'clock a.m., and on Sundays to 12^ o'clock p.m., from 2^ to 6 p.m., and at 10 o'clock p.m. For the purpose of comparison, the periods in relation to which the follow- ing figures have been compiled are from the 25th October, 1871, to the 18th August, 1872, and from the 25th of October, 1872, to the a.8th of August, 1873, the date of this Report. The first table has reference to the conducting of public and beer-houses, &c., by showing the number of convictions for infractions of the law during the above- mentioned periods. Public-houses. Beer-houses. Unlicensed Houses. 1871-2 56 46 60 1872-3 19 14 56 Decrease 37 32 This shows great improvement in the manner in which licensed houses have been conducted since the passing of the Act. The next table contains the number of apprehensions for drunkenness, with drunk and other ofiences : — Total Apprehensions. 1871-2 ... ... ... ... ... ... 14,936 1872-3 ... ... ... ... ... ... 15,706 Being an increase of 770 during the operation of the new Act. It is difficult to account for this increase, unless it be caused by the great prospei-ity of the un- skilled labouring classes, who form a large proportion of the persons apprehended for these offences, who during the last twelve months have had their wages increased about 20 per cent., while their hours of labour have been shortened. The following Table shows the number of persons apprehended for drunkenness with drunk and other offences, on Saturday nights and Sunday nights : — Saturday Nights. Sunday Nights. 1871-2 ... ... ... 4879 979 1872-3 ... ... ... 5126 695 Increase ... 247 Decrease ... 284 In the aggregate there have been 37 fewer arrests for drunkenness on these two nights during the period of operation of tKis Act than for the corresponding period. 30 MANCHESTER. Return of the Numher of Persons charged ivlth being Brunh, and Drunh and Disorderly, distinguishing those arrested on the Sundays from the Week- days, for tlhe Ten Months ended the 31st July, 1873, loith a Comparison of the corresjionding period in the previous year. jj ^4 m rt d o? O m o >. O OT O >> IPeeiod. •9^ Total. Peeiod. It Total. as ^^ as 5 ^ g«^ 3 © { '"October... 214 706 920 ("October... 139 682 821 1871' 1 November 155 636 791 1872 ] November 104 706 810 ( .. December 181 680 861 ( December 139 657 796 "January... 131 584 715 "January... QQ 649 715 February . 150 628 778 February . 91 524 615 March .... 209 725 934 March .... 150 689 839 1872 H April 141 709 850 1873 H April 108 619 727 May 131 665 796 May 128 646 774 June 199 648 847 June 118 605 723 ^July 134 753 887 LJuly 115 678 793 10 Months' Total 1645 6734 8379 10 Months' Total 1158 6455 7613 Decrease in 1873 487 279 766 1158 6455 7613 Note. — The decrease in the total number of persons arrested during the ten months of 1872-3, as compared with the number arrested for the same period in 1871-2, is 9-1 per cent. The decrease in the numbers arrested on Sundays is 29*6 per cent. W. Heney Palin, Chief Constable, Return or Persons Charged before the Magistrates with being Drunk, and Drunk and Disorderly, for the Ten Months ended the 31st July, 1873, WITH A Comparison for the Corresponding Period of the Previous Year. {Persons drunh whilst in charge of Carts, ^c, and Prostitutes drunh and disorderlij, excluded.) Day of the Week. Mid-day to Midnight. Noon to 3 p.m. 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 9 P.M. to 10 P.M. 10 P.M. to 11 P.M. 11 P.M. to 12 night. Total. Saturday and Sunday Sunday and Monday 60 14 70 66 48 36 35 237 57 184 158 84 77 77 641 56 311 244 143 135 148 246 50 92 69 54 53 50 317 111 120 74 54 69 61 509 145 240 163 142 123 158 2010 433 1017 774 525 493 529 Monday and Tuesday Tuesday and Wednesday . . . Wednesday and Thursday . . . Thursday and Friday Friday and Saturday Ten months, 31st July, 1873 . . . Do. do 1872... Increase in 1873 329 359 30 874 931 57 1678 1709 31 614 565 49 806 672 134 1480 1091 389 5781 5327 572 118 Decrease in 1873 31 Day op the Week. Midnight to Mid-day. 12 night to 1 A.M. 1 A.M. to 2 A.M. 2 A.M. to 3 A.M. 3 A.M. to 6 a.m. 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. 9 A.M. to Noon. Total. Saturday and Sunday 365 62 177 125 83 74 115 222 22 55 51 32 26 38 67 4 17 14 8 13 11 56 6 5 10 5 6 10 6 1 5 2 5 "s 9 '30 15 23 12 12 25 725 125 274 225 145 131 207 Sunday and Monday Monday and Tuesday Tuesday and Wednesday . . . Wednesday and Thursday . . . Thursday and Friday Friday and Saturday Ten months, 31st July, 1873 .. . Do. do. 1872... Increase in 1873 1001 1344 343 446 1033 587 134 344 210 98 157 59 27 48 21 126 126 1832 3052 1220 Decrease in 1873 Extracts from Reports of Licensing Justices for City of Mancliester. It is remarkable that whilst there was a decrease in the total number of apprehensions, there should have been an increase in the three hours immediately preceding midnight. This particular increase was greatest during the three months immediately following the passing of the " Licensing Act, 1872," but the increase has gradually diminished since then, till in the month of July last, when the increase entirely disappeared, the number being 10 below that of the same month in the previous year. It further appears that the deci*ease in the numbers arrested on Sundays is 29'6 per cent. This result of the working of the new Act is satisfactory, inasmuch as the rapid increase in drunken cases, which prevailed for several years past, is now checked and succeeded by a decrease. • One good effect resulting from the new Act, as reported by the Chief Con- stable, is the generally quiet and orderly appearance of the streets after eleven o'clock at night. Sept. 30th, 1873. Wm. Booth, Mayor. The number of prisoners charged with drunkenness for the Ten Months ended the 31st July, 1873, was 7613 ; for the corresponding period in the previous year, 8379— shewing a decrease of 766 cases, or 9-1 per cent., as compared with the number for the corresponding period in the previous year. During the three hours immediately before midnight, there was, however, an increase of 572 ; whilst from midnight to 9 o'clock in the morning there was a decrease of 1220, or 16 per cent. of the whole number apprehended. The percentage of the apprehensions from midnight to mid-day on the total apprehensions was 24-6; and for the corres- ponding period in the previous year 36'4 — shewing a decrease of 11-8 per cent, in the apprehensions from midnight to mid-day for the Ten Months ended the 31st July, 1873. W. Henry Palin, Chief Constable. BLACKBURN. Extracts from Reports o/ Joseph Potts, Esq., Chief Oo7istahle, Sept., 1873. The following is a Summary of persons proceeded against by apprehension and summons, for drunkenness alone: — The offences committed on Mondays, 118; Tuesdays, 94 ; Wednesdays, 88 ; Thursdays, 87 ; Fridays, 68 ; Saturdays, 230 ; Sundays, 228 : Total, 913. Of these are males, 699 ; females, 214. On a comparison of crimes committed during the year now ended with pre- ceding years, commencing in 1862, it will bo seen that a gradual increase of crime takes place up to the year 1871, and in 1872 a decrease of 413 cases took place ; and in the year ended (1873) , a decrease of 148 cases ; showing, in the latter two years, a decrease of 561 cases. 82 In considering tlie satisfactory decrease before shown, I may direct your attention to the fact that such decrease is more than the figui'es represent, inas- much that in the year 1873, as compared with the year 1871, the population will have increased about 3000 ; therefore the proportion of crime to inhabitants is very materially diminishing, and I attribute this result to have been produced by the limitation of the Intoxicating Drink Trade. Number of Persons apprehended for Drunkenness. Years. 1862 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869 1870 1871 1872 1273 Saturday, Total. M. F. 64 12 76 59 13 72 54 11 65 42 15 57 60 19 79 81 23 104 83 35 118 92 20 112 122 27 149 155 46 201 138 42 180 148 41 189 Sunday. Total. Monday. Total. M. F. M. F. 84 15 99 40 15 55 90 21 111 51 4 55 128 17 145 22 9 31 82 24 106 30 14 44 123 36 159 42 13 55 163 40 203 61 14 75 210 45 255 62 25 87 119 35 154 63 18 81 152 34 186 66 18 84 176 34 210 76 36 112 135 41 176 75 29 104 155 40 195 80 24 104 Total Number of Persons proceeded against by Apprehension and Summons. Years. 1862 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873 Saturday. Total. M. F. 109 17 126 73 17 90 73 15 88 62 16 78 92 23 115 121 26 147 104 35 139 127 22 149 173 30 203 201 50 251 168 43 211 186 44 230 Sunday. Total. Monday. Total. M. F. M. F. 201 27 228 55 19 74 210 24 234 60 7 67 229 24 253 33 10 43 192 35 227 37 17 54 273 50 323 50 14 64 337 46 383 78 18 96 316 50 366 75 28 103 227 47 274 78 18 96 298 49 347 89 19 108 264 38 302 88 38 126 177 44 221 86 30 116 185 43 228 93 25 118 RETURNSyORDERED BY THE HoUSE OF COMMONS TO BE PRINTED, AuGUST 2nd, 1873. Summary of Alterations made hy the Licensing Justices in England^ and Wales in the hours of Opening and Closing on Sunday , Christmas Day, and Good Friday, as fixed hy 35 ^ 36 Vict. c. 94, s. 24. Opening at 1 p.m. ... ... ... ... ... ... 42 Closing at 9p.m. ... ... ... ... ... ... 70 Closing at 11 p.m. ... ... ... ... ... ... 2 Note. — There are (including Boroughs) about 890 Licensing Districts, in about 200 of which the Justices have made alterations, under the 24th Section of the Act, in the hours of opening and closing. The above Table shows that 114 alterations in the hours have been made as regards Sunday, Christmas Day, and Good Friday. There is also one case as regards Sunday, Christmas Day, and Good Friday, in which the first hour of closing is extended to three o'clock ; and another in which the second hour of opening begins at half-past six. N.B. — It will be noticed that out of 114 cases of alteration no less than 112 were in the direction of greater strictness. Printed by C. F. Hoagson and ISons, Gough Square, Fleet Street, 5.C. r- 1: € "\ / %m\ i^^v; ^.>-i