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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 01, 1869
Page
7
The piece argues that recent licensing refusals and suspensions may be politically influenced, while denying any such actions for beershops under licensing magistrates. It warns of bribery risks, questions the licensing body’s integrity, and suggests a Parliamentary inquiry could reveal startling disclosures, urging careful reforms or ratepayer control.
The licensing discussions in boroughs report strong religious and temperance opposition to new licenses and demand withdrawal of existing ones. Liverpool, Salford, Bolton and Wigan show restraint or hostility to expansion, with magistrates insisting on strict evidence and limiting beerhouse licenses as public concern grows. A Wakefield conference formed to petition the Home Secretary for licensing reform.
The Bradford conference declined most Veer licences with about sixty renewals refused. Brewster Sessions in Bradford West Riding granted four of five public house licences. Huddersfield magistrates refused seven of eleven, closing two houses. total eighteen beerhouses closed. Keighley renewed all licences after police found conduct satisfactory, with about a dozen objections to beersellers. Leeds faces 350 objections set for September 23 adjourned sessions.
The Exeter meeting of the British Association closed on Wednesday with three sections meeting that morning. William Huggins presented notes on stellar heat using a novel apparatus to gauge heat from Sirius Pollux and Regulus. Other papers covered electrification and patent law, while reports detail finances, grants, and thanks.
The Chief Commissioner warned he will sit twelve months if needed to pursue justice. He condemned witness conduct and denied expenses. A son of Sir Edward Stracey failed to appear while surgeon Mr Allen admitted arranging with the missing Mr Stracey to spend 2002 in bribery.
Harvard University four challenged Oxford at the Thames race described as the most exciting boat race in years. The American crew led early with Oxford closing in by Craven Point and Harmersmith Bridge, then forged ahead near Chiswick Eyot to win in a tight finish after initial fouls were avoided.
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