The Grog Is On
p. 135 · Read in the full issue
In Betio
As a result of new liquor laws in the Gilbert and Ellice Islands Colony, the first public bar was opened at the Government Sta tion at Betio, Tarawa, in mid- May.
The bar is run by the Whole sale Society, and the Resident Commissioner, Mr. V. J. Ander sen, who is chairman of direc tors of the Society, was there to drink a ceremonial pint.
The bar is named Nei Binobino after the mythical woman for whom the Gilbertese tradition ally offer the first half coconut shell of toddy from each newly cut tree.
The beer is on at Nei Bino bino for three hours each even ing, plus two hours at midday on Saturdays and public holi days.