The illustration, which shows the wine and spirit stores of Mrs. Catherine Bright and her Half Moon Hotel at the corner of Blue Street and Dark Gate, Carmarthen, is reproduced from a billhead supplied by courtesy of Mr. Ralph Siggery. The bill, dated 17 January 1878, charges Mr. John Thomas of the Cresselly Arms (premises now occupied by Messrs. V. G. Lodwick and Sons, King Street) for: 1 Gall. Gin 12s; 1 Do. Whisky 16s; 1 Do. Brandy 16s; 2 Doz. Ale 8s; 2 Doz. Stout 8s; Total £3.0.0.
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