Description
Kawbawgam, a singer, appeared at Scarborough Police Court in 1916 for shining a light in his house at night during a blackout. He had been performing at the town’s Floral Hall. Defending himself, Kawbawgam said that “when he left the Floral Hall he stayed in the dining room a little while. He was then given a candle and he went upstairs taking some supper for his wife. He explained the precautions he took in regard to the candle. It was only a candle, and it was away from the window, but he remembered it was a dark night, and it would probably show more than it otherwise would. Unfortunately, he had not pulled the blind right down. The light was only showing a minute or two. He heard voices, one being very peremptory and “stiff” in the remarks made. There was no cause for that, said witness. “˜My wife is not a well woman, and she was upset about Zeppelins as any woman would be.'” He was fined 5s.
Bibliographic sources
https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/1916-court-floral-hall-singer-fails-shine-court-775531