Kent Messenger & Gravesend Telegraph, Saturday 14 October 1916.

Dartford Police Court.

The Light at the Inn.

Albert Edward Smith, the "Ship Inn," Sutton at Home, was summoned for not shading his light on September 23rd (a raid night.) P.C. Woodham said at 10 p.m. a bright light was coming from the rear of the inn.

The solicitor for the defence asked witness why he did not go inside when requested by defendant.

Witness said the beam of light was evident from outside.

The solicitor:- Was anyone else present?

Witness:- Yes, and man named Agar, who agreed there was too much light.

The solicitor:- I put it to you that Agar said there was nothing wrong with the light, and that is the reason why he is not here this morning.

Witness demurred:- Defendant's solicitor said there is an impression abroad, which was over-cautious, that no light whatever was to be visible from outside. Had the constable gone inside, as requested, he would have agreed the lights was sufficiently shaded.
Defendant gave evidence, but a fine of 40s was imposed.