13 JANUARY 1973, Page 5

Welcoming inn

An acquaintance went into a strange public house and, delighted to find it unspoiled, remarked to his companion, "What a delightful old pub" or words to that effect. The landlord promptly told the two men to clear off: "We want none of your sort here." As they left, the landlord was overheard to say, "It's a full day's work keeping them out."