Thought this might amuse some of you, it was sent in by David Parker Chris and Caroline Is this how "the pint" came about? Dear Gentlemen: I couldn't resist this one, either. Is this how the "pint" came about? "Earl Roberts and soldiers' drinking," Inverness Courier, Nov. 18, 1902, p. 5c. "On Saturday the following order was issued on War Office authority: -- 'It was been brought to the notice of the Commander-in-Chief that a practice prevails in many canteens of serving malt liquors in large measures, from which parties of soldiers drink together. Earl Roberts is of opinion that such a practice tends to induce habits of excessive drinking, and therefore directs that in future malt liquor is not to be served in canteens in any larger measure than a pint. An alteration in the 'Rules for the management of refreshment branches of garri- son and regimental institutes,' giving effect to the above order, will shortly be issued, but in the meantime the above instructions are to be acted upon. Earl Roberts is further of opinion that the introduction of glass measures containing half-a-pint and one pint, instead of the cans now in general use, would conduce to the comfort of the men, and directs that their introduction should be gradually effected as funds permit.'" --- All of our Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. And attachments are also scanned before being added. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.456 / Virus Database: 256 - Release Date: 18/02/2003