Local non-conformist churches registered a protest at Tenby Police Court against the justices' decision to grant an hour's extension to the town's public houses for VE Day. A letter, which was signed by the Baptist minister, Rev. Lumley Williams; Methodist minister, Rev. J. T. Perry Oliver, and Congregational minister, Rev. H. E. Rogers stated: "We sincerely hope that you will not grant this extension. We think it will be possible to celebrate victory and the end of hostilities in Europe in a proper and dignified way without going to excess in our rejoicing. We feel sure that you will have in mind the good name of Tenby, and that we shall signalise the occasion in a manner not unworthy of the people who have hardly purchased their deliverance." The ministers' request was ignored, ostensibly because they failed to present themselves in person. Their prayers were answered, however, since supplies were so limited that everyone was sold out by 9 pm. Licensees were wondering why they had bothered to obtain their extensions (costing 5/- each), and VE Day was notable for the complete absence of drunkenness