THE PUBLIC-HOUSE TRADE AS IT IS: OR AN EPITOME OF THE EVIDENCE TAKEN BEFORE A COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS IN THE PARLIAMENTARY SESSIONS OF 1853–4. AN Act came into operation in August, denominated “The New Beer Bill,” requiring public-houses to be closed on Sundays, with the exception of the hours 1 to 3 p.m., and 6 to 10 p.m. No sooner was it passed than it was found there was a great decrease in the number of cases of persons charged with drunkenness at the various police stations of the metropolis. Monday, instead of being a heavy day, was the reverse—the magistrates had little or nothing to do. But this great public good was not brought about without inconveniencing some parties. …
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