drinking, & the phrase "chronic alcoholism" (though perhaps medically correct) conveyed an exaggerated idea of the man's drinking habits.
It is I believe quite possible for a moderate drinker, who never unfits himself for the performance of his ordinary duties, to contract "alcoholism" therefore his reinstatement in the Police at the bottom of the list of European Constables - he having been cautioned that any further misconduct on his part would lead to his dismissal, I - regards to punishing the further recomm for his re-instatement being found unadvisable as other conduct having been an event such as would doubtless be favourably considered by the S. of State.
Care must be taken subject to the conditions that he be treated like those who have joined the Police since Sept. 1884, can early earn a pension after 15 years (instead of 10 years) inclusive of the years previously served & not already pensioned, in the absence of ill health.
Lamp for temporary alcoholism the day after a dinner party omit leave it to their discretion. It seems unreasonable to give him the privilege of retiring after three years' time, a right which he would not have had if he had remained in the Asylum (see Para. 15 of the Police Building Regulations).
Am 24/1 Jud23/an CPL-23 57 23.1. R2571