Gothenburg System

Gothenburg System, The. denotes the peculiar mode of regulating the traffic in alcoholic drinks which was adopted in the above town in 1865. The sole licensee is a limited company, which pays over to the municipal authorities the net profits of the trade after deducting a certain amount for working expenses and interest. A great reduction has been effected in the number of houses and in the convictions for drunkenness. All houses are closed from 6 p.m. on Saturday to 8 a.m. on Monday.