§ 1. "That, in addition to the duties of Customs now payable on spirits imported into Great Britain or Ireland, there shall, on and after the thirtieth day of April, nineteen hundred and nine, be charged the following duties (that is to say):—
| s. | d. | |
| For every gallon computed at proof of spirits of any description except perfumed spirits | 3 | 9 |
| For every gallon of perfumed spirits | 6 | 0 |
| s. | d. | |
| For every gallon of liqueurs, cordials, mixtures, and other preparations entered in such a manner as to indicate that the strength is not to be tested | 5 | 5 |
§ and the duties of Customs on the articles hereafter mentioned being articles in which spirit is contained, or in the manufacture of which spirit is used, shall he proportionately increased and shall be as follows:—
| £ | s. | d. | |
| Chloral hydrate the lb. | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Chloroform the lb. | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Co 1 dion the gallon | 1 | 14 | 11 |
| Ether acetic the lb. | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Ether butyric the gallon | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Ether sulphuric the gallon | 1 | 16 | 6 |
| Ethyl, iodide of the gallon | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ethyl bromide the lb. | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Ethyl chloride the gallon | 1 | 1 | 10." |
§ 2. "That in addition to the duty of Excise now payable for every gallon computed at proof of spirits distilled in the United Kingdom there shall, on and if after the thirtieth day of April. nineteen hundred and nine, be charged the following duty (that is to say):—
| s. | d. | |
| For every gallon of spirits computed at proof | 3 | 9 |
§ and so on in proportion for any less quantity."