The proprietor of the Abingdon Arms pub in Market Street, Oxford, clearly enjoyed a joke with his customers.
A four-page pamphlet was distributed to those who drank Mr G Bolton's "Burton and Romford beers, and wines and spirits of the best quality".
He advised drinkers to "call frequently, drink moderately, pay honourably, be good company, part friendly and go home quietly".
For those who didn't, Mr Bolton had a special formula: "2 pints make 1 quart, 4 quarts make 1 gallon, 2 gallons make 1 argument, 1 argument makes 1 quarrel, 1 quarrel makes 1 fight, 1 fight makes 2 policemen, 1 magistrate/1 policeman/1 magistrate's clerk make 20 shillings or 14 days."
There was also a gentle warning to anyone wishing to start a slate.
"My beer is good, My measure just Forgive me, I cannot trust I've trusted many, To my sorrow So pay today and owe tomorrow."
The pamphlet was found by Bert Padbury, of Rahere Road, Littlemore, Oxford.
Mr Padbury writes: "My wife passed away recently and I have been going through our souvenirs of our early days. I think it must date back to about 1954 or 1955."
The Abingdon Arms, which was near the entrance to the Covered Market, was a house in the 16th century - according to the Encyclopaedia of Oxford Pubs, Inns and Taverns by Derek Honey.
It opened in 1737 as the Red Lion. Stage-coach drivers and guards visiting Oxford would often stay there.
It was bought in 1750 by the Earl of Abingdon, who changed the name twice - first to the Lord Abingdon, then the Earl of Abingdon.
The pub closed in 1961 and was demolished to make way for an extension to the Trustee Savings Bank.
Does anyone remember the Abingdon Arms or Mr Bolton?
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