Possible Clues:

• Was conspicuous
• A pint of plain contains sustenance that needs no introduction - it's as plain as the nose on one's face
• Jutted most noticeably
• Wore red at a wedding, say
• Old cook covered in fat was particularly noticeable
• Porter carrying old, old handbag in the middle was conspicuous
• Was conspicuous at The Hearing, this type of poker is not permissible
• Excelled
• Ran for election elsewhere, and excelled
• Was conspicuous showing beer outside, a couple of rounds with old Penny