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From the Kentish Chronicle, 3 January, 1863.
The Coroner for East Kent has appointed Mr. William Parker Calloway, of
Canterbury, solicitor, to fill the Office of Deputy Coroner for that
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Southeastern Gazette 10 March 1863
To be let, by valuation, in a rising and populous town, on the
South Eastern coast of Kent, a first-rate brewery plant of 5 qrs.
mashing, with every appliance for that purpose. The utensils are
nearly new, having been in use only two years, and are in first rate
order. Consisting of a 10 barrel copper, 25 barrel liquor back, 5
qr. mash tun, coolbacks, refrigerator, and fermenting tuns and casks
required for the trade, which will be given up at the valuation, the
present proprietor having business offered him in another quarter.
For particulars apply to Henry Gibbs jun., on the premises,
Tontine Street, Folkestone, or to Henry Gibbs sen., Stourmouth
Brewery, near Wingham, Kent.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent Intelligencer, 17
March, 1863.
LASSIES IN LIQUOR
Ann Triscoll, a Scotch lassie, was brought up by police-constable Terry,
who had found her the worse for "mountain dew," lying on the pavement at an
early hour the same morning. She was utterly helpless, and had to be
trundled to the station-house on a wheel-barrow. The prisoner seemed very
much ashamed of herself, and as this was her first appearance the
Magistrates took a merciful view of her offence and dismissed her with a
caution.
Clara Greenstreet, a very old offender, had been found in a condition
scarcely less humiliating ten the first prisoner, and although she had not
needed a barrow for her conveyance to the police station, her advantage was
more than counterbalanced by her resistance of the policeman, who took her
into custody. She was found by police-constable Faith extended across the
pavement in Snargate Street, just below the "Apollonian Hall." When brought
to a state of consciousness by the policemen, she declared, with such
profane and abusive language, that she would not remain in his company, and
violently resisted his efforts to take her to the station-house. In default
of paying a fine, she was committed to 21 days to the House of Correction,
whither she was conveyed in a paroxysm of rage which found went at her
fingers' ends on the faces of the unfortunate constables who had her in
custody.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent Intelligencer, 23 May,
1863.
LENEY & EVENDEN v NEWRY
Plaintiffs in this one, for whom Mr. Fox appeared, are brewers of the
Phoenix Brewery, Dover, and the defendant is the landlord of a public-house
at Faversham. The claim was for £6, the value of four barrels of beer. The
debt was not disputed by the defendant, but it appeared that he had written
to plaintiffs, asking for time to be allowed him. Plaintiffs were willing to
allow a month, and the delivery of beer having been proved, the Judge made
an order in these terms.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent Intelligencer, 23 May,
1863.
COUNTY INTELLIGENCE
IMPORTANT TO HOTEL KEEPERS
A somewhat novel and very unusual application was made to the borough
magistrates, at Canterbury, last week. Mr. Greenstreet, of the "Royal
Fountain Hotel Tap," in conjunction with Mr. Finn, the landlord of the
hotel, applied for a special license to be granted to the former to carry
out business of a licensed victualler at the tap. The application was made
in consequence of the Excise authorities having given to Mr. Greenstreet
that, unless he obtained such a license, he will be proceeded against, under
the Licensing Act, for defrauding the revenue, and informing him that he is
liable to a penalty of £50 a day for every day he carries on his business
without such a license. - The Magistrate's Clerk (Mr. Aris) explained the
circumstances which the application was made. He said it had been the custom
for many years for the business of the tap to be carried on under the
license granted to the "Fountain Hotel." That was perfectly right so long as
it was carried on by a servant of the landlord of the hotel, for his benefit
and entirely under his control. Circumstances had arisen in consequence of
which the hotel keeper had no longer any control over the tap, which had in
fact been let to other parties, and the business was carried on by Mr.
Greenstreet for his own benefit. Mr. Finn had ceased to have anything to do
with it whatsoever. The Magistrates were in a position to entertain the
application, under the special clause of the Licensing Act, the circumstance
being different from those connected with an application by the keeper of a
beershop to obtain permission to take out a spirit license. In the latter
case the applicant would have to comply with certain enactments such as the
posting of notices on the church doors three successive Sundays in the month
of June or July, and the application could only be considered at the annual
petty sessions for the removal of public house licenses. But in the case of
a tap, which had been previously licensed in connexion with an hotel no such
notices were necessary. As the tap had ceased to be under the control of Mr.
Finn, the application had to be made for the purpose of protecting Mr.
Greenstreet from the consequences of selling without a license - Mr. Finn
stated that he had certain control over the tap, inasmuch as the tap
premises were a portion of his building. The rent for them was included in
that of the "Fountain," but he sublet the tap to Messrs. Ash and Sons,
brewers, who had again let it to Mr. Greenstreet. He had control over the
tap, inasmuch as he could at any time recover possession by giving Messrs.
Ash notice. The Clerk said Mr. Finn's explanation altered the case. The fact
of Mr. Finn underletting the tap was an offence. - Mr. Finn said he was
aware of it. - The Clerk said the case had better be adjourned till Monday,
in order for a special application to be made. - Mr. Finn asked the Bench to
give Mr. Greenstreet an authority to sell in the meantime. - The Clerk said
the Bench had no power to grant such an authority. Mr. Greenstreet would be
liable to penalties for selling, but he would represent the circumstances to
the Excise officers and most likely no proceedings would be taken.
On Monday Mr. Finn and Mr. Greenstreet again attended at the Guildhall,
accompanied by Mr. Brothers, clerk to Messrs. Ash and Sons, brewers, who are
the tenants of the tap premises under Mr. Finn. - Mr. Aris explained that if
Mr. Finn took the tap into his own hands, and put some one into manage it
for him in his own name, he would not require a fresh license; but he had no
power to undirect the premises at all. If any arrangement could be made by
which the owner could let the tap separately to Messrs. Ash or Mr.
Greenstreet, the magistrates would then be in a position to grant a new
license.
Mr. Brothers said the case had been laid down by Mr. Aris was very plain.
- Mr. Aris said he had fully explained it both to Messrs. Ash and to Mr.
Finn. He had taken a great deal of pains in drawing out a special license,
and was explaining the matter to the magistrates when Mr. Finn informed them
that he retained certain control over the tap. - Mr. Finn said he simply
stated that the tap was included in his lease, and that he had let it to
Messrs. Ash.
Mr. Aris: Which you are not justified in doing. You must either have the
tap in your own hands, or it must be a separate letting.
Mr. Finn: Very well, it must be so then.
Mr. Aris: It is necessary that some arrangements should be made at once
to protect Mr. Greenstreet from the consequences. He is liable to a penalty
of £50 per day for every day he sells. The Excise officers called on me this
morning about it.
There are several cases in Canterbury, and many throughout the country,
the circumstances of which are almost identical with the above, and we
believe the Excise office have been instructed to make the necessary
investigation with a view to ulterior proceedings.
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Kentish Chronicle 12 September 1863.
WINGHAM PETTY SESSIONS.
Thursday. This being the annual licensing day, the landlords of the
various inns within this district were in attendance to get their licenses
renewed. No opposition was offered in any case, but Supt. Stokes reminded
the magistrates that Mr. Turnstone, of the "Ship
Inn," at Ash, and Mr. Layer, of the "Swan,"
Preston, had during the year been fined for keeping open their houses during
prohibited hours. Both were cautioned by the magistrates, but with the other
applicants had their licenses renewed.
Mr. Greenhow, solicitor, of Dover, applied to the Bench to grant a spirit
licence to Mr. John Knott, of the "Whitehall
Inn," Shepherdswell. He presented a petition in favour of the
application, signed by the vicar, churchwardens, and overseers of the
parish, and stated that the inn was in close proximity to the railway
station and was much used by travellers. No one appeared substantially to
oppose the application, but the landlord of the "Bricklayers'
Arms" was questioned by the magistrates, and stated that no other
licensed house was required, for he could do more business if he had it. The
application, however, was granted.
Mr. John Streetting, of the "Lion's
Head," Bishopsbourne, and Mr. William Clarringbould, of the "Moor's
Head," Adisham, made similar applications. In the first place the
applicant had pulled down a beerhouse, and much enlarged his accommodation,
and the "Moor's Head" is a
newly-erected commercial inn, close to the Adisham railway station. The
applications were granted.
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From the Kentish Chronicle, 12 September, 1863.
ANNUAL LICENSING DAY.
Notwithstanding the existence of 160 licensed houses for the sale of
spirits in Canterbury, at the city annual licensing day, on Thursday, there
were seven applications made for new licenses, three only were sanctioned,
viz., to the “Tally Ho,” Notley
street; “Dolphin,” St, Radigund’s
street; and the “Bricklayers’
Arms,” Sturry-road. The old licenses were all renewed, those parties who
during the year had been summoned for misconducting their houses being
cautioned by the magistrates.
The magistrates granted an application made to them to permit the sale of
spirits, &c., at the “Prince
of Wales Inn,” near the railway station at Bekesbourne.
This being the annual licensing day, the innkeepers of Herne Bay attended
to get their certificates renewed. Every application was granted, but Mr.
Croft, of the “Pier
Hotel,” was desired to keep his house more orderly for the future.
An application made by Mr. William Male, for a license to sell spirits in
the refreshments room at the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Station, was
granted.
The inn-holders of the Whitstable district also attended to get their
licenses renewed. Supt. Walker lodged a complaint against Mr. Hodges, of the
“Monument,” but the bench
after warning him of the result that would follow an infringement of the
law, granted his license with the others. New spirit licenses were granted
Mr. Stephen Richard Perkins, of the “Railway
Tavern,” and Mr. Alfred Holness, of the “Rising
Sun Inn.” The application of the latter named was opposed by Mr.
Fielding, on behalf of the landlord of the “Ship.”
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From the Kentish Chronicle, 12 September, 1863.
WINGHAM PETTY SESSIONS. THURSDAY.
This being the annual licensing day, the landlords of the various inns
within this district were in attendance to get their licenses renewed. No
opposition was offered in any case, but Supt. Stokes reminded the
magistrates that Mr. Turnstone, of the “Ship
Inn,” at Ash, and Mr. Sayer, of the “Swan,”
Preston, had during the year been fined for keeping open their houses during
prohibited hours. Both were cautioned by the magistrates, but with the other
applicants had their licenses renewed.
Mr. Greenhow, solicitor, of Dover, applied to the Bench to grant a spirit
licence to Mr. John Knott, of the “Whitehall
Inn,” Shepherdswell. He presented a petition in favour of the
application, signed by the vicar, churchwardens, and overseers of the
parish, and stated that the inn was in close proximity to the railway
station and was much used by travellers. No one appeared substantially to
oppose the application, but the landlord of the “Bricklayers’ Arms” was
questioned by the magistrates, and stated that no other licensed house was
required, for he could do more business if he had it. The application,
however, was granted.
Mr. John Streeting, of the “Lion’s
Head,” Bishopsbourne, and Mr. William Clarringbould, of the “Moor’s
Head,” Adisham, made similar applications. In the first place the
applicant had pulled down a beer-house, and much enlarged his accommodation,
and the “Moor’s Head” is a
newly-erected commercial inn, close to the Adisham railway station. The
applications were granted.
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