Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 May 1902 — OLD FOX WITH ITS TEETH DRAWN [ARTICLE]

OLD FOX WITH ITS TEETH DRAWN

Caiqao N»m. Given to an English Temperance Resort. “The Old F>ox With Its Teeth Drawn” is a remarkable title for a public house, but that is the name of a small inn which is to be seen at Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire. At one time it was simply known as "The Old Fox,” and the story of how its name came to be changed is an interesting one. Bricket Wood is not far from the residence of the Hon. A. Holland-Hib-bert, who’ is a son-in-law of Sir Wilfrid Lawson, the well-known temperance reformer. Mr. Holland-Hibbert Is also a keen temperance worker, and when some time ago an opportunity arose for the purchase of the Old Fox Mr. Holland-Hibbert availed himself of it, and turned it into a temperance public house. Only tea, coffee and non-intoxicat-ing beverages are sold, and as alcoholic liquors are absent, The Old Fox obtained its new name, ‘‘The Old Fox with Its Teeth Drawn.” Other people besides teetotallers laugh at the amusing alteration of the signboard. —London Illustrated Mail.