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Licensees
Edward Iverson 1848 1862
Thomasin Cope 1862 1869
Edward Nevill 1869 1872
William Herbert 1872 1872
Lloyd Kennett 1872 1875
Elizabeth Kennett 1875 1879 To Lord Nelson
Edward Whiting 1879 1880
Frederick Mawle 1880 1881
Henry Bull 1881 1882
John Drury 1882 1884
Walter Townay 1884 1885
Duboyce Hambrook 1885 1885
Harry Spillett 1885 1888 Also Star (2) 1888-1902 and
Marquis Of Lorne 1891-1894
Edward Hill 1888 1889
Herbert Hogben 1889 1891
George Barber 1891 1891
James Foreman 1891 1893
James Bayliss 1893 1894
Joseph Burton 1894 1897
Alfred Skinner 1897 1899 To Victoria (1)
Frederick Skinner 1899 1903 From Victoria (1)
Charles Skinner 1903 1906 To Wellington
Maidstone Gazette
12-9-1848
Thursday
– Licensing day; Before the Mayor and a full Bench of Magistrates.
All
the old licenses were renewed without opposition, and the following new ones
granted: William Larkins, late of the Old Shakespeare, corner of Shellons Lane,
for the New Shakespeare, Grace Hill; Edward Iverson, Tramway Tavern, Radnor
Street; Peter Wm. Foord, New Inn, Mill Lane.
Notes: Tramway Tavern and New Inn transfers are later date. New
Shakespeare is a previously unknown house.
Canterbury Journal
26-7-1851
On
Saturday morning a boy, 12 years of age, belonging to one of the colliers in
the harbour, was getting ashore by means of a punt fastened to the harbour, and
in climbing the chain fastened to the rocks, he slipped and fell on the boat`s
side, breaking his arm and two or three ribs, and receiving other serious
injuries. He was conveyed to the Tramway Arms Inn, Radnor Street, where he now
remains. It was said to be his first voyage in a vessel, and he was unused to
climb.
Dover Chronicle, Kentish Gazette, Kentish Independent 29-7-1851
On Sunday morning last, a young lad,
12 years of age, belonging to one of the colliers in the harbour, was getting
ashore by means of a punt fastened to the harbour, and in climbing the chain
fastened to the rocks, he slipped and fell on the boat`s side, fracturing two
or three ribs, and receiving other serious injuries. He was conveyed to the
Tramway Arms Inn, Radnor Street, where he now remains. It was said to be his
first voyage in a vessel, and he was unused to climbing.
Kentish Gazette 23-9-1851
On
Thursday last as a drayman, named John Wills, in the employ of Messrs.
Kingsford and Co., brewers, of Buckland, was proceeding down Dover Street with
his dray, the horse suddenly started, throwing a barrel of beer on to the
driver, which broke his left leg, and inflicted other injuries. He was
immediately conveyed to the Tramway Tavern, and attended by Mr. Bateman,
surgeon, of this town.
Dover Chronicle
13-9-1851
On
Thursday an accident occurred here, by which a poor man has got his leg broken
in two places below the knee. It appears that the person injured is in the
employ of Mr. Kingsford, brewer, Buckland. He was descending towards the
harbour by the tram road in a small wagon drawn by one horse, and on the engine
passing, the animal plunged, by some means unskidded the wheel, and started off
at an alarming pace, until stopped by running against the Royal George,
upsetting the wagon, and breaking the shaft and the poor man`s leg. The
sufferer was instantly removed to the house known as the Tramway Tavern, in
Radnor Street, where the fracture was reduced by Mr. Bateman, sen., and there
is every prospect of his going on well. Although there was a great number of
people passing to and fro at the time, fortunately no person but the driver was
hurt.
Folkestone Chronicle
21-2-1857
Local News
The adjourned meeting of the boot and shoe trade of this
town was held at the Tramway Tavern on Tuesday evening last, when the following
resolutions were unanimously agreed to: 1st, that an average advance
of 10 to 17½ percent be at once made; 2nd, that this meeting deem it
advisable not to follow the example of the trade in other towns, namely, that
of advancing their prices 25 to 30 percent, but that to transact business at so
low a rate for ready money would be much more beneficial to the public at large
than to charge 15 percent more and give credit; 3rd, that this
meeting views with abhorrence the present ruinous 12 month credit system, and
that each person present pledges himself to use his utmost endeavours towards
totally eradicating such a destructive system from the boot and shoe trade of
Folkestone. Arrangements were made for a monthly meeting, the object of which
is to promote a friendly feeling, and the interests of this trade in the town
and neighbourhood. The meeting was numerously attended, and the greatest
unanimity prevailed.
Folkestone Chronicle
14-6-1862
Saturday June 7th:- Before James Tolputt and A.M.
Leith esqs.
Temporary authority was given to Thomazine Cope to sell
excisable liquor at the Tramway Tavern.
Folkestone Chronicle
19-7-1862
Petty
Sessions, Wednesday July 16th: Before W.F. Browell, W. Wightwick,
and A.M. Leith Esqs.
George
Stewart and Edmond Bryan, two privates of the 96th Regiment, were
placed in the dock, charged with violently assaulting and feloniously stealing
from George Parker, the following articles: One pair of boots, one knife, one
handkerchief, one glove, one cap, and two shillings and seven pence, in the
borough of Folkestone, on the 15th July.
George
Parker, sworn, deposed he was a moulder, residing in Shellons Terrace; he was a
private in the 5th Cinque Ports Rifle Volunteers, and a member of
the band. On Monday last he had been to Dover to drill; on his return he went
down street, and fell in with the two prisoners about a quarter to 12. Witness
was then in uniform; they went into the Tramway Tavern to have some
refreshment; about one o`clock on Tuesday morning they all left the house, and
met P.C. Reynolds, who advised witness to go home. Witness said he would, when
the prisoner Edmond Bryan came back and asked witness to show him the nearest
way to the Camp; witness said he was going that way and would show them; they
all then started up the street, and along Shellons Terrace towards the Camp.
Witness stopped at his own door to go in, when the prisoners persuaded him to
go on, saying they did not know the way; witness consented to go as far as
Coolinge Farm. About halfway between Ingles Farm and Coolinge Bridge witness
said to the prisoner Bryan “I shall go back now”, and wished him good night; he
said “No, you won`t go back yet”, and took hold of the collar of witness`
tunic, and commenced pulling him down. Witness asked him what he was about, and
said “Let go.” Prisoner answered “Oh,
it`s all right.” The prisoner Bryan
threw witness down several times, and then the prisoner Stewart caught witness
by the leg and laid him on the ground, and the prisoner Bryan sat on his chest.
Stewart commenced to pull off witness`s boots; they then both knelt on witness,
when one of them put his hand in witness`s pocket and took out a knife and two
shillings in silver and seven pence in copper; they then turned witness over,
and took a handkerchief out of the pocket of his tunic, and also one kid glove;
they then opened his pouch to see if there was anything in it. They then got up
and left witness, taking with them the whole of the things, with his boots and
forage cap. Witness shouted “Murder” and an Artilleryman came up, but the
prisoners were gone. Witness then went to the Camp, and enquired at the main
guard, and from there to the guard-room of the 96th Regiment. Soon
after, the two prisoners came in; witness identified them, and the men were
searched. During the struggle witness`s wrist was cut and bled a good deal, and
his face scratched whilst on the ground. The volunteer cap and pocket
handkerchief produced by Sergt. Smith, K.C.C., were identified by the witness
as those stolen from him. Witness had been drinking, but was sober enough to know
what he was about.
Robert
Gurney, sworn, deposed he was a sergeant in the 96th, now stationed
at Shorncliffe. He was Sergeant of the Barrack Guard of the Regiment. On the
night of Monday last the two prisoners were on leave on pass; about three
o`clock on Tuesday morning they came into the guard room and left their passes.
About an hour after, the last witness came into the guard room and said that
two men of the 96th Regiment had robbed him. Witness had a suspicion
of the two prisoners, and sent for them; they were brought to the guard room,
where, as soon as the prosecutor saw them, he recognised them; they were then
searched, and on the person of Bryan a pocket handkerchief was found, which the
last witness at once identified. The prisoner Bryan said it was his own. The
prosecutor was sober when he came in, and gave such a description of the
prisoners that the witness was satisfied they were the men who had robbed him.
Stewart`s trousers were covered with mud, as if he had been struggling with
someone. Bryan`s boots and tunic, and the lower part of his trousers were very
dirty The prisoners had passes till 12 o`clock on Monday night; they did not
come in before two o`clock on Tuesday morning to leave their passes.
James
Ellis Smith, Sergeant in the Kent County Constabulary, sworn, deposed that
yesterday afternoon he went to Mr. Kingsnorth`s wheatfield, in company with
Police Constable Reynolds. He saw marks where the scuffle had taken place, with
one or two spots of blood. Witness then came to the Station and spoke to the
prisoner Stewart, saying he should like to find the cap and boots. Stewart, in
answer, said he knew nothing of the boots, but the cap might perhaps be found
near the spot where they scuffled. Witness returned to the spot and searched again,
and found the cap about four yards from the spot; it was in the wheat. Witness
produced the cap, which prosecutor identified as the one he had lost.
Police
Constable Reynolds deposed that yesterday morning, about half past twelve
o`clock, he was passing the Tramway Tavern, in Radnor Street; stopped, and
looked in the passage, and saw the two prisoners in company with Parker; they
were drinking at the bar. About 5 minutes to one he saw them again; they then
went in the direction of the High Street; was quite positive the prisoners were
the two men.
The
prisoners then both made a short statement denying all knowledge of the
robbery, and saying that they returned to the Camp on the night in question by
the main road, and not by the fields. They were then both committed to take
their trial for highway robbery with violence at the next Maidstone Assizes.
The
prosecutor and witnesses were bound over to appear and give evidence.
Folkestone Observer
19-7-1862.
Wednesday July 16th:- Before W.F. Browell, A.M.
Leith and W. Wightwick Esqs.
Soldiers Robbing A Volunteer
George Stewart and Edmon Brian, privates of the 96th
Regiment now at Shorncliffe were charged with violently assaulting George
Parker, and feloniously stealing certain articles from his person.
George Parker, moulder, and living in Shellons Terrace,
Folkestone, private in the band of the 5th Cinque Ports Volunteer
Rifles, had been to Dover on Tuesday last to drill, and having left his rifle
and bayonet at the armoury, walked about, and fell in with the prisoners near
the tramroad arch. He was himself in uniform. It was about half past 11 that he
was at the railway arch. The prisoners accosted him, saying “Hello, comrade,
how are you getting on? Are you going to have anything to drink?”. Witness said
“I don`t mind”. They then went into the Tramway Tavern. About 1 o`clock they
all left the tavern together. They then went along to Radnor Street, where they
met P.C. Reynolds, who called witness by name, and said the best thing he could
do was to go home. Witness said he would do so, and started for home. He was
then not drunk, though he had had a good drop of liquor. Brian came after him,
and asked witness to wait a bit until he had found his chum, and he would go
with him. He wanted witness to show him the nearest way to camp. After a while
they all started up the town, and when they got to witness`s lodgings he was
going in, but they persuaded him, and he said he would go with them to Coolinge
Farm. When they had got about halfway between Mr. Kingsnorth`s Farm and Coolinge
Farm, in the cart road through the fields, he said to Brian “I shall go back
now” and wished him goodnight. Brian said persuadingly “No, you shall not go
back yet”, and at the same time put his hand on his (witness`s) tunic and
commenced pulling him down. Witness said “What are you up to? Leave go”, but he
did not leave go, and said “Oh, all right”. Witness tussled with him, trying to
get away, but was thrown down two or three times. At last Stewart got hold of
his legs, and then both prisoners laid him on the ground, among the wheat, and
Brian sat on his chest. Stewart then pulled witness`s boots off, and both knelt
on him, and rifled his trousers pockets, and took a knife and 2s 7d. They then
turned him over on his stomach, and took from his tunic pocket a handkerchief
and a kid glove. They kept turning him about seeking for something else. They
also opened his pouch. Then they got up and left him, taking with them the
things they had taken from him. They also picked up his uniform cap, and
carried it away. After they had left he shouted “Murder!”, on which an
artilleryman came up. Witness looked about with the artilleryman for his boots
and other things, and then on the advice of the artilleryman he went on with
him to the camp, to the guardroom of the 96th Regiment. While he was
waiting at the guardroom for the sergeant-major the two prisoners came in. He
told the sergeant of the guard that the two men newly arrived were the men who
had robbed him. The sergeant then searched them. During the struggle with the
prisoners among the wheat his wrist received a severe cut, and his face was
also injured while on the ground. Witness identified a volunteer cap and
handkerchief produced, which was all that had been found.
Robert Gurney, sergeant, 96th Foot, was on duty
as sergeant of the barrack guard on the night of Monday last, when the two
prisoners were on pass. They came into the guardroom about 3 o`clock on the
morning of Tuesday, and left their passes with the corporal. About 4 o`clock
the prosecutor came into the guardroom and stated that two men of the 96th
had robbed him. Suspecting the prisoners, he sent a corporal and file of men to
the barrack room for them. As soon as prosecutor saw them he recognised them as
the two men who had robbed him. The prisoners were then searched in witness`s
presence, and on the person of Brian was found the pocket handkerchief
produced, which prosecutor immediately identified. Brian also claimed it as his
own property. Nothing else was found upon them. Parker was certainly sober when
he came, but he had had a glass of ale. Witness did not see the prisoners when
they came into barracks. At half past four o`clock, when he sent for the
prisoners, they were muddled with drink, and Stewart`s trousers were very dirty
– dirty to the thighs with mud as if he had been tussling with someone. His
tunic was also dirty. Their passes only extended to 12 o`clock. Witness could
swear that the prisoners did not leave their passes at the guard before two
o`clock, when he himself lay down to sleep.
Sergeant Smith K.C.C. went on Tuesday afternoon to the wheat
field where the struggle had taken place, and saw marks of the scuffle, and one
or two spots of blood. Returning to Folkestone police station he told Stewart
where he had been, and asked him if he should tell him where he would find the
boots and cap. Stewart said he didn`t know where witness would find them, but
he might find them about three or four yards from where the scuffle took place.
He found the boots and cap about four yards from the spot in the wheat.
P.C. Reynolds said he was passing the Tramway beerhouse, in
Radnor Street, about half past 12 on Tuesday morning, and looked into the
passage, where he saw the two prisoners, the prosecutor, and another man
drinking at the bar. He saw them in company again at 5 minutes to one in Queen
Square. They then went away towards High Street. Witness said he was certain of
the identity as he had conversation with them. Stewart was not drunk, but Brian
was, but he was not so drunk but he knew what he was about.
Stewart said that he had that night been in several public
houses in the town, drinking, with several civilians, and the prosecutor might
have been one, though he did not remember him. But as to injuring or robbing
him, he jnew nothing about it, and he did not go to Shorncliffe by any wheat
field, but direct home by the carriage road. As to his telling the policeman he
might find the boots and cap there, or four yards from where the scuffle took
place, he said that because it was usual when soldiers got into any scuffle and
lost their things, to send to the spot where the scuffle was, and to find the
things close by.
Brian made a similar defence.
The prisoners were committed to the assizes for trial.
Southeastern Gazette
22-7-1862
George Stewart and Edmond Bryan, two privates of the
96th
Regiment, were charged with violently assaulting and stealing from George
Parker one pair of boots, a knife, handkerchief, glove, cap, and two shillings
and seven pence, at Folkestone, on the 15th July. The prosecutor, a
moulder, residing in Shellons Terrace, a private in the 5th Cinque
Ports Rifle Volunteers, and a member of the band, said that on Monday last he
had been to Dover to drill, and on his return fell in with the two prisoners
about a quarter to 12. They left the Tramway Tavern about 1 o`clock on
Tuesday morning,
and met P.C. Reynolds, who advised witness to go home. The
prisoners accompanied him as far as his door, but persuaded him to go on to
show them the way to the camp, as they said they did not know. About halfway
between Ingles Farm and Coolinge bridge, Bryan threw witness down several
times, and Stewart caught him by the leg, and laid him on the ground, while
Bryan sat on his chest. Stewart commenced to pull off his boots; they then both
knelt on witness, when one of them put his hand in witness`s pocket and took
out a knife, two shillings in silver, and seven pence in copper; they then
turned him over, and took a handkerchief out of the pocket of his tunic, also
one kid glove. After this they decamped with the things above named, and
witness shouted “Murder.” Subsequently he went to the Camp and identified the
prisoners, who came in shortly afterwards. He (prosecutor) was quite sober. The
prisoners were both committed for trial at the Assizes.
Dover Express 26-7-1862
George Stewart and Edmond Bryan, two privates of the 96th
Regiment, were charged last week before the magistrates with violently
assaulting and stealing from George Parker one pair of boots, a knife,
handkerchief, glove, cap, and two shillings and seven pence, at Folkestone, on
the 15th July. The prosecutor, a moulder, residing in Shellons
Terrace, a private in the 5th Cinque Ports Rifle Volunteers, and a
member of the band, said that on Monday last he had been to Dover to drill, and
on his return fell in with the two prisoners about a quarter to twelve. They
left the Tramway Tavern about 1 o`clock on Tuesday morning, and met police
constable Reynolds, who advised witness to go home. The prisoners accompanied
him as far as his door, but persuaded him to go on to show them the way to the
camp, as they said they did not know. About halfway between Ingles Farm and
Coolinge bridge, Bryan threw witness down several times, and Stewart caught him
by the leg, and laid him on the ground, while Bryan sat on his chest. Stewart commenced
to pull off his boots; they then both knelt on witness, when one of them put
his hand in witness`s pocket and took out a knife, two shillings in silver, and
seven pence in copper; they then turned him over, and took a handkerchief out
of the pocket of his tunic, also one kid glove. After this they decamped with
the things above named, and witness shouted “Murder.” Subsequently he went to
the Camp and identified the prisoners, who came in shortly afterwards. He
(prosecutor) was quite sober. The prisoners were both committed for trial at
the Assizes.
Dover Telegraph
26-7-1862
At
the Folkestone Police Court on Wednesday (before W.F. Browell, A.M. Leith and
W. Wightwick esqs.) George Steward and Edmond Brian, privates of the 96th
Regiment now at Shorncliffe were charged with violently assaulting George
Parker, and feloniously stealing certain articles from his person.
George Parker, moulder, living in Shellons Terrace,
Folkestone, private in the band of the 5th Cinque Ports Volunteer
Rifles, had been to Dover on Monday to drill, and having left his rifle and
bayonet at the armoury, walked about, and fell in with the prisoners near the
tramroad arch. He was himself in uniform. It was about half past 11 that he was
at the railway arch. The prisoners accosted him, saying “Hello, comrade, how
are you getting on? Are you going to have anything to drink?” Witness said “I
don`t mind”. They then went into the Tramway Tavern. About 1 o`clock they all
left the tavern together. They then went along to Radnor Street, where they met
P.C. Reynolds, who called witness by name, and said the best thing he could do
was to go home. Witness said he would do so, and started for home. He was then
not drunk, though he had had a good drop of liquor. Brian came after him, and
asked witness to wait a bit until he had found his chum, and he would go down
with him. He wanted witness to show him the nearest way to camp. After a while
they all started up the town, and when they got to witness`s lodgings he was
going in, but they persuaded him to go along with them, else they would not
find their way. Witness several times started to come back, but they persuaded
him, and he said he would go with them to Coolinge Farm. When they had got
about halfway between Mr. Kingsnorth`s Farm and Coolinge Farm, in the cart road
through the fields, he said to Brian “I shall go home now” and wished him
goodnight. Brian said persuadingly “No, you shall not go back yet”, and at the
same time put his hand on his (witness`s) tunic and commenced pulling him down.
Witness said “What are you up to? Leave go”, but he did not leave go, and said
“Oh, all right”. Witness tussled with him, trying to get away, but was thrown
down two or three times. At last Steward got hold of his legs, and then both
prisoners laid him on the ground, among the wheat, and Brian sat on his chest.
Steward then pulled witness`s boots off, and both knelt on him, and rifled his
trousers pocket, and took a knife and 2s 7d. They then turned him over on his
stomach, and took from his tunic pocket a handkerchief and a kid glove. They
kept turning him about seeking for something else. They also opened his pouch.
Then they got up and left him, taking with them the things they had taken from
him. They also picked up his uniform cap, and carried it away. After they had
left he shouted “Murder!”, on which an artilleryman came up. Witness looked
about with the artilleryman for his boots and other things, and then on the
advice of the artilleryman he went on with him to the camp, to the guardroom of
the 96th Regiment. While he was waiting at the guardroom for the
sergeant-major the two prisoners came in. He told the sergeant of the guard
that the two men newly arrived were the men who had robbed him. The sergeant
then searched them. During the struggle with the prisoners among the wheat his
wrist received a severe cut, and his face was also injured while on the ground.
Witness identified a volunteer cap and handkerchief produced, which was all
that had been found.
Robert Gurney, sergeant, 96th Foot, was on duty
as sergeant of the barrack guard on the night of Monday last, when the two
prisoners were on pass. They came into the guardroom about three o`clock on the
morning of Tuesday, and left their passes with the corporal. About four o`clock
the prosecutor came into the guardroom and stating that two men of the 96th
had robbed him. Suspecting the prisoners, he sent a corporal and file of men to
the barrack room for them. As soon as prosecutor saw them he recognised them as
the two men who had robbed him. The prisoners were then searched in witness`s
presence, and on the person of Brian was found the pocket handkerchief
produced, which prosecutor immediately identified. Brian also claimed it as his
own property. Nothing else was found upon them. Parker was certainly sober when
he came, but he had had a glass of ale. Witness did not see the prisoners when
they came into barracks. At half past four o`clock, when he sent for the
prisoners, they were muddled with drink, and Steward`s trousers were very dirty
– dirty to the thighs with mud as if he had been tussling with someone. His
tunic was also dirty. Brian`s tunic, boots, and the lower part of his trousers
were dirty.Their passes only extended to 12 o`clock. Witness could swear that
the prisoners did not leave their passes at the guard before two o`clock, when
he himself lay down to sleep.
Sergeant Smith K.C.C. went on Tuesday afternoon to the wheat
field where the struggle had taken place, and saw marks of the scuffle, and one
or two spots of blood. Returning to Folkestone police station he told Steward
where he had been, and asked him if he could tell him where he would find the
boots and cap. Steward said he did not know where witness would find them, but
he might find them about three or four yards from where the scuffle took place.
He found the boots and cap about four yards from the spot in the wheat.
P.C. Reynolds said he was passing the Tramway beerhouse, in
Radnor Street, about half past 12 on Tuesday morning, and looked into the
passage, where he saw the two prisoners, the prosecutor, and another man
drinking at the bar. He saw them in company again at 5 minutes to one in Queen
Square. They then went away towards High Street. Witness was certain of the
identity as he had conversation with them. Steward was not drunk, but Brian
was, but he was not so drunk but he knew what he was about.
Steward said that he had that night been in several public
houses in the town, drinking, with several civilians, and the prosecutor might
have been one, though he did not remember him; but as to injuring or robbing
him, he knew nothing about it, and he did not go to Shorncliffe by any wheat
field, but direct home by the carriage road. As to his telling the policeman he
might find the boots and cap there, or four yards from where the scuffle took
place, he said that because it was usual when soldiers got into any scuffle and
lost their things, to send to the spot where the scuffle was, and to find the
things close by.
Brian made a similar defence.
The prisoners were then committed to the assizes
Faversham Mercury
26-7-1862
Assizes,
Wednesday: Before Mr. Baron Bramwell
George
Stewart and Edmund Brian, soldiers, were indicted for having stolen, with
violence, from the person of George Parker, 2s. 7d., and a pair of boots and
other articles, at Folkestone, on the 15th July. Mr. Biron was for
the prosecution.
It
appeared that the prosecutor, who is a member of the Cinque Ports Rifle Corps,
fell in with the prisoners at about half past eleven at the railway arch at
Folkestone, and went with them to the Tramway Inn, where they stopped drinking
till one o`clock. The prisoners then asked him to show them the way to the
camp. He went a part of the way with them, and was about to turn back, when the
prisoners threw him down, and robbed him of the articles in question, and so
ill-used him that he became insensible. As soon as he recovered he went to the
camp and gave information. While he was there the prisoners came in, and were
arrested. Prosecutor`s wrist was cut as if some sharp instrument had been used,
and his face was much cut about. A handkerchief was found on Brian, which
prosecutor identified.
The
prisoners, who bore indifferent characters, were sentenced each to three years
penal servitude.
Kentish Express
26-7-1862
George Stewart and Edmond Bryan, two privates of the
69th
Regiment, were charged with violently assaulting and stealing from George
Parker one pair of boots, a knife, handkerchief, glove, cap, and two shillings
and seven pence, at Folkestone, on the 15th July. The prosecutor, a
moulder, residing in Shellons Terrace, a private in the 5th Cinque
Ports Rifle Volunteers, and a member of the band, said that on Monday last he
had been to Dover to drill, and on his return fell in with the two
prisoners about 12. They left the Tramway Tavern about 1 o`clock on
Tuesday morning,
and met P.C. Reynolds, who advised witness to go home. The
prisoners accompanied him as far as his door, but persuaded him to go on to
show them the way to the camp, as they said they did not know. About halfway
between Ingles Farm and Coolinge bridge, Bryan threw witness down several
times, and Stewart caught him by the leg, and laid him on the ground, while
Bryan sat on his chest. Stewart commenced to pull off his boots; they then both
knelt on witness, when one of them put his hand in witness`s pocket and took
out a knife, two shillings in silver, and seven pence in copper; they then
turned him over, and took a handkerchief out of the pocket of his tunic, also
one kid glove. After this they decamped with the things above named, and
witness shouted “Murder.” Subsequently he went to the Camp and identified the
prisoners, who came in shortly afterwards. He (prosecutor) was quite sober. The
prisoners were both committed for trial at the Assizes.
Kentish Mercury
26-7-1862
George Stewart and Edmond Bryan, two privates of the
69th
Regiment, were charged with violently assaulting and stealing from George
Parker one pair of boots, a knife, handkerchief, glove, cap, and two shillings
and seven pence, at Folkestone, on the 15th July. The prosecutor, a
moulder, residing in Shellons Terrace, a private in the 5th Cinque
Ports Rifle Volunteers, and a member of the band, said that on Monday last he
had been to Dover to drill, and on his return fell in with the two
prisoners about a quarter to twelve. They left the
Tramway Tavern about one o`clock on Tuesday morning, and met
police constable Reynolds, who advised witness to go home. The
prisoners accompanied him as far as his door, but persuaded him to go on to
show them the way to the camp, as they said they did not know. About halfway
between Ingles Farm and Coolinge bridge, Bryan threw witness down several
times, and Stewart caught him by the leg, and laid him on the ground, while
Bryan sat on his chest. Stewart commenced to pull off his boots; they then both
knelt on witness, when one of them put his hand in witness`s pocket and took
out a knife, two shillings in silver, and seven pence in copper; they then
turned him over, and took a handkerchief out of the pocket of his tunic, also
one kid glove. After this they decamped with the things above named, and
witness shouted “Murder.” Subsequently he went to the Camp and identified the
prisoners, who came in shortly afterwards. He (prosecutor) was quite sober. The
prisoners were both committed for trial at the Assizes.
Dover Telegraph
2-8-1862
Assizes, Wednesday; before Mr. Justice Bramwell.
George Stewart (26) and Edward Bryan (21), two soldiers of
the 96th Regiment at Shorncliffe, were indicted for assaulting George
Parker, on the 15th July, at Folkestone, and stealing from his
person 2s. 7d., and some portions of his wearing apparel.
Prosecutor is a member of the Folkestone Volunteer Rifles,
and after his return from Dover on the night of the 14th,
incautiously associated himself and went drinking with the prisoners. The
particulars were fully recorded in these columns a fortnight since.
Mr. Biron conducted the prosecution.
The prisoner Stewart endeavoured to overthrow prosecutor`s
statement with reference to the handkerchief not being his own property.
Sergt. Gurney sent a file of men to arrest the prisoners;
they were found with mud upon their trousers, and the handkerchief, knife,
&c., on their persons. They were on leave until twelve o`clock that night,
and had not returned at that hour, as he sat reading in the guard-room till two
o`clock.
Stewart: I went in at twelve. It is well-known to every
person who knows anything of military life that if I was after time I should be
liable to punishment and a court martial. I was in at twelve and gave my pass
to the corporal.
The Judge: If you can prove that, you can prove you are not
the man. Is the corporal here?
Sergeant Gurney: No, my lord.
Both prisoners loudly protested their innocence, and Stewart
said he had only two years longer to serve, and that he had too much respect
for the service to commit such an act. It was well known that men broke out of
the Camp during the night; there was no wall or anything to keep them in, and
it was rather hard he should be taken from 4,000 men. Had he not been on pass
he would never have been suspected.
His Lordship having summed up, the jury found both prisoners
Guilty, and they were sentenced to three years penal servitude.
Folkestone Observer
2-8-1862
Kent Summer Assizes
Friday July 25th: - Before Baron Bramwell
George Stewart and Edmon Brian, soldiers, charged with
assaulting and robbing George Parker, a volunteer in uniform, between
Folkestone and the Camp, were found guilty and sentenced to three years` penal
servitude.
Maidstone Telegraph
2-8-1862
Assizes,
Wednesday: Before Mr. Baron Bramwell
George
Steward, 26, soldier, and Edmund Brian, 21, soldier, were indicted for robbing
George Parker, and setaling from his person, with violence, 2s. 7d., a pair of
boots, and other articles, at Folkestone, on the 15th July last. Mr.
Biron prosecuted.
It
appeared that the prisoners belonged to the 23rd Foot, and were out
of barracks on pass. The prosecutor swore that they met him on the road, hit
him on the head and face, and robbed him. Guilty. Three years penal servitude.
Maidstone Journal
5-8-186
Assizes,
Wednesday: Before Mr. Baron Bramwell.
George
Stewart and Edmund Brian, soldiers, were indicted for having stolen, with
violence, from the person of George Parker, 2s. 7d., and a pair of boots and
other articles, at Folkestone, on the 15th July. Mr. Biron was for
the prosecution.
It
appeared that the prosecutor, who is a member of the Cinque Ports Rifle Corps,
fell in with the prisoners at about half past eleven at the railway arch at
Folkestone, and went with them to the Tramway Inn, where they stopped drinking
till one o`clock. The prisoners then asked him to show them the way to the
Camp. He went a part of the way with them, and was about to turn back, when the
prisoners threw him down, and robbed him of the articles in question, and so
ill-used him that he became insensible. As soon as he recovered he went to the
Camp and gave information. While he was there the prisoners came in, and were
arrested. Prosecutor`s wrist was cut as if some sharp instrument had been used,
and his face was much cut about. A handkerchief was found on Brian, which
prosecutor identified.
The
prisoners, who have indifferent characters, were sentenced each to three years
penal servitude.
Southeastern Gazette
5-8-186
Assizes,
Wednesday: Before Baron Bramwell.
George
Stewart and Edmund Brian, soldiers, were indicted for having stolen, with
violence, from the person of George Parker, 2s. 7d., a pair of boots and other
articles, at Folkestone, on the 15th July. Mr. Biron was for the
prosecution.
Prosecutor,
a member of the Folkestone Rifle Corps, said that at about half past eleven
o`clock on the above night, he went to the Tramway public house, and had
something to drink with the prisoners, with whom he had fallen in near the
railway arch. They remained there till one o`clock, and on leaving, Brian asked
prosecutor to show him the nearest way to the Camp. He went some little
distance, when he said he must go back. One of the prisoners then caught hold
of him by the collar of his tunic, and he was pulled down. The prisoners then
rifled his pockets of 2s. 7d. in money, a handkerchief, and other articles.
They also took his boots and cap, and then made off. Witness went to the Camp
as soon as he recovered, and while he was there the prisoners came in, and he
at once identified them. He (prosecutor) had a cut on one of his wrists, which
the doctor said had been produced by some sharp instrument. The handkerchief
produced was his property.
Sergeant
Gurney said that when the prisoners were searched at the guard room the
handkerchief produced was found on Brian.
P.C.
Reynolds, of the Folkestone police, deposed to having seen the prisoners and
the prosecutor drinking at the bar of the inn, and afterwards going towards the
Camp.
The
prisoners both stoutly denied having committed the robbery.
The
Jury, however, found them Guilty, and they were each sentenced to three years
penal servitude.
East Kent Times
9-8-186
Assizes:
George Stewart and Edmund Brian, soldiers, were indicted for having stolen,
with violence, from the person of George Parker, 2s. 7d., and a pair of boots
and other articles, at Folkestone, on the 15th July. Mr. Biron was
for the prosecution.
Prosecutor,
a member of the Folkestone Rifle Corps, said that at about half past eleven
o`clock on the above night, he went to the Tramway public house, and had
something to drink with the prisoners, with whom he had fallen in near the
railway arch. They remained there till one o`clock, and on leaving, Brian asked
prosecutor to show him the nearest way to the Camp. He went some little
distance, when he said he must go back. One of the prisoners then caught hold
of him by the collar of his tunic, and he was pulled down. The prisoners then
rifled his pockets of 2s. 7d. in money, and other articles. They also took his
boots and cap, and then made off. Witness went to the Camp as soon as he
recovered, and while he was there the prisoners came in, and he at once
identified them. He (prosecutor) had a cut on one of his wrists, which the
doctor said had been produced by some sharp instrument. The handkerchief
produced was his property.
Sergeant
Gurney said that when the prisoners were searched at the guard room the
handkerchief produced was found on Brian.
P.C.
Reynolds, of the Folkestone police, deposed to having seen the prisoners and
the prosecutor drinking at the bar of the inn, and afterwards going towards the
Camp.
The
prisoners both stoutly denied having committed the robbery.
The
Jury, however, found them Guilty, and they were each sentenced to three years
penal servitude.
Folkestone Chronicle
15-8-1868
County Court
Monday August 10th: Before W.C. Scott
Alfred Kingsford v Thomasin Cope: This was an undefended
plaint to recover possession of the Tramway Tavern, Radnor Street, and an order
for a fortnight was granted.
Folkestone Express
15-8-1868
County Court
Monday, August 10th: Before W.C. Scott Esq.
A. Kingsford v Cope: This was an application for recovering
possession of the Tramway Tavern in Radnor Street.
His honour granted possession in a fortnight.
Folkestone Observer
10-7-1869
Wednesday, July 7th: Before Capt. Kennicott R.N.
and James Tolputt Esq.
The magistrates granted the transfer of license of the Tramway
Tavern to James Nevill.
Note: Nevill`s Christian name and
date is at variance with info given in More Bastions.
Folkestone Express
10-7-1869
Wednesday, July 7th: Before Captain Kennicott
R.N. and J. Tolputt Esq.
James Nevill applied for a transfer of the license of the Tramway
Tavern from Thomas Cope. A very respectable requisition was put in, and the
police superintendent reported very favourably of the house. The Bench
therefore granted the application.
Note: More Bastions lists Nevill as
having Edward as a Christan name, and Cope is Thomasin, not Thomas. Date for
transfer is also given as 1868 therein.
Folkestone Observer
11-9-1869
Wednesday, September 8th: Before Capt. Kennicott
R.N., James Tolputt, A.M. Leith and W. Bateman Esqs.
The following public house was granted a spirit license: Tramway
Tavern, John Rossiter
Notes: No records of Rossiter at the
Tramway appear in More Bastions.
Folkestone Express
11-9-1869
Wednesday, September 8th: Before Captain
Kennicott R.N., A.M. Leith and J. Tolputt Esqs.
Adjourned Licensing Day
Spirit license was granted to John Rossiter, of the Tramway
Tavern.
Note: Rossiter does not appear in the list for the
Tramway Tavern according to More Bastions. At this time he is listed as being
at the Radnor.
Southeastern Gazette 13-9-1869
Local News
On Wednesday last, the adjourned licensing meeting was
held at the Town Hall, before W. Bateman, Esq., Captain Kennicott, R.N., J. Tolputt,
Esq., and A.M. Leith, Esq.
Spirit licenses were granted in the cases of the
Wheatsheaf, Bridge Street; the Albion Hotel, London Stores, Tramway Tavern, the
Radnor, and the Mechanic’s Arms.
Folkestone Express
31-8-1872
Monday, August 26th: Before The Mayor, T. Caister
and J. Tolputt Esqs.
Edward James Neville, public house keeper, Radnor Street,
was charged with assaulting Eleanor Ann Dalby on the 21st instant.
Complainant, whose tongue would outrival the most voluble
Welshwoman, stated that she went to remonstrate with defendant fro brutally
ill-using her husband when he was in drink, and that Neville struck her with
his fist several times.
Defendant said he put up his hands to protect himself from
complainant, who said she would tear his eyes out, and he might have hit her
and he might not.
Fined 10s. and 10s. costs, or 14 days` hard labour.
Defendant chose the latter and asked the Bench to take care of his four little
children which he had left at home.
Folkestone Chronicle
21-9-1872
Wednesday, September 18th: Before J. Tolputt and
T. Caister Esqs.
Lloyd Thomas Kennett applied for a temporary license to sell
excisable liquors under the license granted to William Herbert at the Tramway Tavern.
Application granted.
Folkestone Express
21-9-1872
Wednesday, September 18th: Before J. Tolputt and
T. Caister Esqs.
Transfer
The license of the Tramway Tavern was transferred from Mr.
H.J. Neville to Mr. Herbert.
Folkestone Chronicle
19-10-1872
County Court
Saturday, October 12th: Before W.C. Scott Esq.
Edward C. Tomalin, tailor, Hythe v E. Cope, late of the Tramway
Tavern. Claim, £9 17s. for clothes supplied.
Mr. Till appeared for plaintiff, and said defendant admitted
the fourth, fifth, and seventh items in the bill, but denied owing others.
Mr. Tomalin said he made the clothes for defendant, who
never disputed the bill before. He had applied to him about thiry times for
payment. The son`s clothes charged in the bill were ordered by defendant, who
said he was a minor, but in order to protect plaintiff he would draw his son`s
money from the Customs` and pay him. He had received £5 12s. from the customs,
but no other payments had been made. Defendant had never denied his liability,
but asked him to wait, and as soon as he had left the Tramway Tavern, and had
settled his affairs, he would pay the bill.
Cross-examined by Mr. Minter, who appeared for defendant: I
have given defendant credit for the Custom House clothes, and he said he would
have private clothes instead of a uniform. On the 14th January,
1864, defendant`s son had a pair of trousers and a vest, and I measured
defendant at the same time in the bar. Defendant walked over to Hythe one
morning, and called me out of bed to give him the clothes. I took a piece of
cloth back which defendant had for his daughter`s jacket, because she thought
it was too thick.
Defendant said: I told plaintiff I admitted the three items,
but I could not remember anything about the others, as it was so long ago –
1864. I know nothing about the cloth for my daughter`s jacket – that was in
1866, and she is now 24 years of age. My son was about 14 then.
His Honour: It is not likely that Mr. Thomalin would take an
order from the son. There is no defence at all. Defendant only says he cannot
recollect. Judgement must be for the plaintiff for the amount claimed. I cannot
allow expenses for loss of time, but will allow travelling expenses and
attorney`s fee.
Defendant: I asked plaintiff for a settlement dozens of
times.
His Honour: That is what he wanted (laighter).
Plaintiff: Defendant is in a good position; when is the
money to be paid?
His Honour: The judgement will issue, and you must take your
own course.
Folkestone Express
19-10-1872
County Court
Saturday, October 12th: Before W.C. Scott Esq.
Edward C. Tomline, tailor, Hythe v E. Cope, late of the Tramway
Tavern: Claim £9 17s. for clothes supplied.
Mr. Till appeared for plaintiff, and said defendant admitted
the fourth, fifth and seventh items in the bill, but denied owing others.
Mr. Tomline said he made clothes for defendant, who never
disputed the bill before. He had applied to him about thirty times for payment.
The son`s clothes charged in the bill were ordered by defendant, who said his
son was a minor, but in order to protect plaintiff he would draw his son`s
money from the Customs and pay him. He had received £5 12s. from the Customs,
but no other payments had been made. Defendant had never denied his liability,
but asked him to wait, and as soon as he had left the Tramway Tavern and
settled his affairs, he would pay the bill.
Cross-exmined by Mr. Minter, who appeared for defendant: I
have given defendant credit for the Custom House clothes, and he said he would
have private clothes instead of uniform. On the 14th January, 1864,
defendant`s son had a pair of trousers and a vest, and I measured defendant at
the same time in the bar. Defendant walked over to Hythe one morning and called
me out of bed to give him the clothes. I took a piece of cloth back which
defendant had for his daughter`s jacket because she thought it was too thick.
Defendant said: I told plaintiff I admitted three items, but
I could not remember anything about the others as it was so long ago – 1864. I
know nothing about the cloth for my daughter`s jacket – that was in 1866, and
she is now 24 years old. My son was about 14 then.
His Honour: It is not likely that Mr. Tomline would take an
order from the son. There is no defence at all. Defendant only says he cannot
recollect. Judgement must be for the plaintiff for the amount claimed. I cannot
allow expenses for loss of time, but will allow travelling expenses and
attorney`s fees.
Defendant: I asked plaintiff for a settlement dozens of
times.
His Honour: That is what he wanted (Laughter).
Plaintiff: Defendant is in a good position. When is the
money to be paid?
His Honour: The judgement will issue, and you must take your
own course.
Folkestone Express
24-4-1875
Saturday, April 17th: Before J. Tolputt, J. Clark
and R.W. Boarer Esqs.
Mrs. Eliza Ann Kennett was granted a temporary authority to
sell excisable liquor by retail at the Tramway Tavern under the license of her
late husband, Lloyd Kennett.
Folkestone Express
19-6-1875
Wednesday, June 16th: Before R.W. Boarer, Col. De
Crespigny and J. Tolputt Esq.
The license of the Tramway Tavern was transferred from Lloyd
Kennett, deceased, to his widow and administratrix, Mary Ann Kennett.
Folkestone Chronicle
7-12-1878
Wednesday, December 4th: Before Capt. Crowe, Gen.
Armstrong C.B., Capt. Fletcher, R.W. Boarer and J. Kelcey Esqs.
Eliza Ann Kennett, landlady of the Tramway, was summoned for
having her house open during prohibited hours on Sunday.
The evidence was of the most trumpery character.
It appears that P.C. Ovenden had been hunting about the
vicinity of the house, and that sagacious constable, hearing someone moving
about the house, concluded that someone must have been inside, which was very
likely, as landlords and their retainers are not famous for attendance at the
morning services either of the Church of England or Dissenting chapels. This
active and intelligent constable, pursuing his enquiries, stormed the house,
and on arriving therein he concluded that he had procured the most damaging
evidence, as he saw marks of beer stains on the table. Here was circumstantial
evidence of the highest character! Eliza Ann, perhaps, would have had her
business settled in no time, for of course on such testimony they would have
immediately convicted, and in consequence there would have been a loss of
profit for someone upon the beer barrels finding their way into the Tramway
cellar.
The magistrates, however, did not take this view of the
case, but listened to the tale of the landlady and immediately dismissed the
case. Thereupon there was great applause in Court, which was very rightly
instantly suppressed.
The general public, as they left the Court, gave reasons why
they indulged in this applause, observing that it was shameful to drag a woman
through the odium of appearing in Court, unless there was a probability of
proving the case, and also remarking that the police, in displaying this new born zeal should at least have
reasonable grounds of hoping to procure convictions before taking such extreme
measures.
Folkestone Express
7-12-1878
Wednesday, December 4th: Before Captain Crowe,
General Armstrong, Captain Fletcher, James Kelcey, and R.W. Boarer Esqs.
Eliza Ann Kennett, landlady of the Tramway Tavern, was
summoned for having her house open during prohibited hours.
A constable said on Sunday morning about eleven o`clock he
met a man coming out of the back door of defendant`s house with a glass in his
hand. The back door was open. He went and demanded admission, and saw the
landlady throw something out of a pot or glass she had in her hand. She was
going to shut the door, when he asked who was there in the house. She said
no-one but her lodger. The table was stained with fresh beer marks. He asked
who the man was who had just left and she said he came to order some ice and
salt of her lodger.
P.C. Ovenden said he entered by the front door. He saw beer
marks on the table, and he heard people moving about before he was allowed to
go in.
Defendant said the man came to order some ice of her lodger.
He took her some herrings and she gave him a glass of beer, thinking there was
no harm in it.
The Magistrates dismissed the summons, and there was loud
applause in Court at the decision.
Southeastern Gazette
7-12-1878
Local News
Eliza Jane
Kennett was summoned by Supt. Wilshere for opening her house, the Tramway
Tavern, during prohibited hours, on Sunday, December 1st. She pleaded not guilty.
P.C. Swain said
on Sunday evening, at 11.15, he went to the back premises of defendant’s house,
and met a man named Hall coming out of the back door, which was then open. He
bad a pint glass half full of beer. The landlady then threw something dark out
of a glass or pot and was about to shut the door. Witness told her not to do so,
as he wanted to come in. There was a man standing by the fire, whom the
landlady said was a lodger. P.C. Ovenden at that moment knocked at the front
door, and the landlady let him in. The table in the tap room was wet and marked
with the rims of glasses and pots.
Defendant said
the man Hall had been to order ice and salt.
The defendant
called Charles Shrubsole, who said he lodged at the Tramway Tavern, and was
there on Sunday evening when the man Fall came to him for some salt. He did not
come into tbe house but stood on the step of the back door. He had brought some
herrings for Mrs. Kennett, who asked him whether he would have a glass of beer.
He did not pay for it. The Bench dismissed the case.
Kentish Gazette
10-12-1878
At
the Police Court on Wednesday Jane Kennett was summoned by Supt. Wilshire for
opening her house, the Tramway Tavern, during prohibited hours on Sunday,
December 1st. She pleaded Not Guilty.
Police
Constable Swain said on Sunday evening, about 11.15, he went to the back
premises of defendant`s house and met a man named Hall coming out of the back
door, which was then open. He had a pint glass full of beer. The landlady then
threw something dark out of a glass or pot and was about to shut the door.
Witness told her not to do so as he wanted to come in. There was a man standing
by the fire, whom the landlady said was a lodger. Police Constable Ovenden at
that moment knocked at the front door, and the landlady let him in. The table
in the tap room was wet and marked with the rims of glasses and pots. Defendant
said the man Hall had been to order ice and salt.
The
defendant called Charles Shrubsole, who said he lodged at the Tramway Tavern,
and was there on Sunday evening when the man Hall came to him for some salt. He
did not come into the house, but stood on the step of the back door. He had
brought some herrings for Mrs. Kennett, who asked him whether he would have a
glass of beer. He did not pay for it.
The
Bench dismissed the case.
Folkestone Express
14-6-1879
Wednesday, June 11th: Before Captain Carter,
Alderman Caister, W.J. Jeffreason and J. Clark Esqs., and Colonel De Crespigny.
This being transfer day, some licensing business was
transacted. In the case of Mr. Whiting, of the Tramway Tavern, the applicant
had omitted to give the requisite fourteen days` notice to the overseers of his
intention to apply for a transfer. Mr. Mowll, who appeared for him, said thirteen
days` had been given, and the overseers and the superintendent of police
offered no objection, and the transfer was granted.
Folkestone Express
16-9-1882
Auction Advertisement
Sale Next Monday.
Tramway Tavern, Radnor Street, Folkestone.
Mr. John Banks will sell by Auction, on the above premises,
on Monday, September 18th, 1882, the whole of the Household
Furniture.
Consisting of French Bedsteads, Feather Beds, Bolsters,
Pillows, Palliases, Mattresses, Blankets, Counterpanes, Chests, Mahogany and Painted
Drawers, Washstands, Tables, Towel Horses, Chamber Services, Dining, Loo and
Pembroke Tables, Pianoforte, Chairs, Glass, China, Earthenware, Clocks, Kitchen
Utensils and Other Effects.
On View the morning of Sale. Sale to commence precisely at
One O`Clock.
Folkestone Express
17-3-1883
Saturday, March 10th: Before Colonel De
Crespigny, J. Holden and W.J. Jeffreason Esqs.
John Drury was summoned for having his house, the Tramway
Tavern, open on Sunday morning, the 4th inst., during prohibited
hours, and William Martin and William Tumber for being on licensed premises
during prohibited hours.
All three defendants pleaded Guilty, and the Bench fined
Drury £2 10s., and costs 8s., or in default one month hard labour, and the
other two defendants each 2s. 6d. and 8s. costs, or in default one week hard
labour.
Folkestone Chronicle
2-2-1884
Wednesday, January 30th: Before The Mayor, Capt.
Crowe, Ald. Hoad, Gen. Armstrong C.B., and F. Boykett Esq.
Alfred Summers, for refusing to quit the Tramway Tavern when
ordered to do so, was fined 5s. and 9s. costs.
Folkestone Express
2-2-1884
Wednesday, January 30th: Before The Mayor,
Captain Crowe, Alderman Hoad, General Armstrong, and F. Boykett Esq.
Alfred Summers was charged with refusing to quit the Tramway
Tavern.
John Hudson Drury, the landlord, said the defendant went to
his house at half past ten. He was sober. He caused a quibble about a coin with
which he paid for some beer, as to whether it was a threepenny or fourpenny
piece, and afterwards created a great disturbance. Witness called in a
policeman to eject the defendant, as he refused to go.
He was fined 5s. and 9s. costs, or seven days` imprisonment.
Folkestone News
2-2-1884
Wednesday, January 30th: Before The Mayor,
Gen. Armstrong C.B., Capt. Crowe, Alderman Hoad, and F. Boykett Esq.
Alfred Summers was charged with refusing to quit licensed
premises.
John Hudson Drury, landlord of the Tramway Tavern, said
on Saturday night at 10.30 the defendant came to his house and called for some
beer, and they had an altercation about some change, and he eventually struck
at witness and witness`s wife. He asked defendant to leave the house, but he
refused to do so.
Defendant could not remember the circumstances as he had
had some beer. He had been in the town nine years, and had not been before the
Bench before.
Defendant was fined 5s. and 9s. costs, or 7 days`
imprisonment, and also cautioned not to annoy the landlord of the Tramway
Tavern again.
Folkestone Express
3-5-1884
To Let, with immediate possession, a fully licensed public
house, the Tramway Tavern, Folkestone. Has back entrance to Fish Market. Rent
low, incoming by valuation, or arrangement, £50 to £60. Satisfactory reasons
for leaving can be given by the present occupier. For further particulars apply
to the Dover Brewery Company, Dover.
Folkestone Express
2-5-1885
Wednesday, April 29th: Before The Mayor,
Aldermen Caister and Sherwood, Captain Fletcher, J. Fitness, J. Clark, W.J.
Jeffreason and J. Holden Esqs.
Mr. G. Hambrook applied for temporary authority to carry
on the Tramway Tavern, Radnor Street.
Mr. Holden said the Tramway Tavern was notorious for
Sunday trading, and he thought the applicant should know it. A previous tenant
of the house had been convicted.
Supt. Taylor said he had heard these assertions made
frequently, but the parties who made them could not be induced to come forward
and substantiate them. No doubt there was some truth in the statement, but they
could not be proved. He had offered to prosecute if those who complained would
give evidence.
Mr. Holden said it was all truth.
Supt. Taylor said it was not all truth. But it was a very
difficult matter to get at because there was a certain amount of freemasonry
among the inhabitants of Radnor Street.
Mr. Bradley said that was true. The people there would
scale walls at the back of the premises in order to get their wants supplied.
The applicant was cautioned by the Bench and told that a
close watch would be kept upon the house.
Folkestone News
2-5-1885
Local News
At the Police Court on Monday, before The Mayor, Captain
Carter, J. Fitness, T. Caister, J. Clark, W.J. Jeffreason, J. Sherwood and J.
Holden Esqs., on the application being made for temporary authority to open the
Tramway Tavern, Mr. Holden from the Bench said this house was notorious for
it`s Sunday trading, and desired the applicant should be cautioned.
Folkestone Chronicle
25-7-1885
Wednesday, July 22nd: Before The Mayor, Col. De
Crespigny, J. Fitness and J. Holden Esqs.
Frederick Hanoon was charged with causing an obstruction in
Beach Street on the 12th of July.
Sergeant Pay said he saw defendant`s horse and cart at 6-15
p.m., which was unattended till 7-05, when defendant came to it from the Tramway
Tavern. It was standing opposite the Royal George Hotel.
Fined 2s. 6d., 9s. costs, or seven days.
Folkestone Express
25-7-1885
Wednesday, July 22nd: Before The Mayor,
Colonel De Crespigny, J. Holden and J. Fitness Esqs.
Frederick Hanson was summoned for obstructing Beach
Street with a cart on the 12th inst.
Sergeant Pay said he was in Beach Street and saw a horse
and cart there unattended from five minutes past six to a quarter past seven in
the evening. Defendant came out of the Tramway Tavern, and witness told him he
should report him.
Defendant was fined 2s. 6d., and 9s. costs.
Folkestone Express
20-3-1886
Tuesday, March 16th: Before F. Boykett, A.M.
Watkin and H.W. Poole Esqs.
Solomon Scamp, a young man, was charged with stealing a
guernsey, value 9s., the property of Thomas Smith.
The prosecutor stated that he was in the Tramway Tavern with
the prisoner and others. He was the worse for drink, and when he left he missed
the guernsey, which he had seen the prisoner looking at.
Evidence was given that the prisoner had sold the guernsey
at the shop of a second hand clothes dealer named Smith in Dover Street.
P.C. Reed apprehended the prisoner on the night of the 6th,
but he then escaped from custody. Subsequently he enlisted in the Manchester
Regiment, and on receiving information of his whereabouts P.C. Reed re-arrested
him.
He was sentenced to one month`s hard labour.
Folkestone News
20-3-1886
Tuesday, March 16th: Before H.W. Poole, A.M.
Watkin, and F. Boykett Esqs.
Solomon Scamp, a private in the Manchester Regiment, was
charged with stealing a guernsey, value 9s., on the 6th inst.
Thomas Smith, mariner, said that he was with prisoner on the
6th in the Tramway Tavern in the evening, and saw him looking at the
guernsey. Witness was the worse for drink at the time. The guernsey produced
was his.
Mrs. Catherine Smith, second hand dealer, Dover Street, said
prisoner brought the guensey to her and asked 3s. for it. She gave him 2s. for
it. He was not dressed as a soldier.
P.C. Reed said on the night of Saturday, the 6th,
he apprehended prisoner, and on his way to the station he escaped from
witness`s custody. On Monday he obtained a warrant and apprehended prisoner at
Shorncliffe, where he had enlisted in the Manchester Regiment.
The Bench, in consideration of the youth of the prisoner,
took a lenient view of the case, and prisoner was sentenced to one month`s
imprisonment with hard labour.
Folkestone Chronicle
20-11-1886
Saturday: Before The Mayor, J. Clarke and J. Holden Esqs.
Benjamin Freeman, a labourer, was charged with having stolen
a bottle of cherry brandy, one of whisky, and one of cloves.
Henry Spillett, landlord of the Tramway Tavern Inn, Radnor
Street, said that on the previous day prisoner entered his house several times
and had drink. One one occasion he went in about 5-30 while witness was having
tea in a room behind the bar, and remained about ten minutes. He was in the bar
alone during that time. A few minutes after prisoner left he missed two
bottles, the one containing about a pint of Scotch whisky, and the other about
the same quantity of cloves. He had also missed a bottle of cherry brandy after
one of prisoner`s visits in the afternoon. Prisoner could reach the bottle from
where he stood in the bar.
William Henry Forbes, landlord of the Marquis of Lorne, in
Radnor Street, said that prisoner went into his house on the previous day,
about two o`clock in the afternoon, and engaged lodgings. He then left, but
came back in half an hour`s time and, taking a bottle from his pockets, poured
some of it`s contents into a glass of beer which he had called for. Prisoner
wanted him to taste it, which he did. It tasted like rum, and prisoner told him
he had got it from a wreck at Romney. He then drew another bottle from his
pocket, and offered it to him (Mr. Forbes) for 2s. He ultimately bought it. He
thought it was home made cherry wine. Prisoner came back to his house again
about six o`clock and offered him a bottle of whisky for 2s., which he declined
to buy. Prisoner then called for a glass of beer and poured something into it
from another bottle he had. He was asked by prisoner to smell it, and knew it
to be cloves.
P.C. Lilley apprehended the prisoner, who, in answer to the
charge, said “There is no charge. You can`t find anything on me”. At the police
station prisoner said nothing when the charge was read to him.
Prisoner, in defence, said he bought three bottles from a
“chap” on the Leas, and three others he brought from a wreck at Romney. They
might send him to gaol, but he should settle the matter with the “chap” who
sold him the stuff when he got out.
He was sentenced to one month`s hard labour, and the Mayor
advised Mr. Spillett not to buy bottles of wine over his bar counter in this
way.
Note: No mention of Forbes in More Bastions. Could this have
been “Paul” misheard in court?
Folkestone Express
20-11-1886
Saturday, November 13th: Before The Mayor, J.
Fitness, J. Clark and J. Holden Esqs.
Benjamin Freeman, a labourer, who said he came from Bexhill,
was charged with stealing a quantity of whisky, cherry brandy, and cloves, the property
of Henry Spillett.
Henry Spillett, landlord of the Tramway Tavern, Radnor
Street, said the prisoner was in his house several times during Friday,
drinking. The last time was about half past five. He then remained about ten
minutes. No-one else was in the bar whilst prisoner was there. Witness was in
the bar parlour getting his tea when he heard the prisoner leave, and when he
went back into the bar two or three minutes after prisoner had left, he missed
two bottles from a shelf, one containing about a pint of Scotch whisky, and the
other about a pint of cloves. Previous to that, about four o`clock in the
afternoon, he missed two bottles – one of cherry brandy, and the other a show
bottle.
William H. Paul, landlord of the Marquis Of Lorne, said the
prisoner went to his house about two o`clock on Friday and took lodgings. He
went away and returned about three. He had a pint of beer, and took a bottle
from his pocket, and poured some of the contents into the beer. He asked
witness to taste it. He did, and said “That is funny stuff. What do you call
that?” He replied that he had a lot of it, brought from a shipwreck at Romney.
Two other lodgers came in, and they tasted the liquor in the bottle, but none
of them could say what it was. It tasted like a weak solution of rum, sugar,
and water. After that prisoner pulled out a full bottle and offered to sell it
for 2s. It had a capsule on it, but no label. He drew the cork from the bottle
and tasted it, and gave the prisoner 2s. for it. He thought it was home made
cherry wine. Prisoner went away, and returned a few minutes before six. He then
pulled another bottle from his pocket, and witness found it was whisky. He told
prisoner he did not want it. Prisoner had another half pint of beer, and poured
something out of another bottle into it. He asked witness to taste that, but he
declined. He smelt the glass afterwards, and it smelt strongly of cloves.
P.C. Lilley said he received information from the prosecutor
that he had lost a quantity of spirits. In consequence of what was said he went
with prosecutor to the Queen`s Head, where they found the prisoner, and
prosecutor gave him into custody. Prisoner, in answer to the charge, said
“There is no charge. You can`t find anything on me”. He at first refused to go
to the police station, but another constable came up, and with some difficulty
they conveyed him to the station. He had the appearance of a man who had been
drinking, but was not drunk. He had 6s. and some bronze in his possession.
Prisoner pleaded Not Guilty, and said he bought three
bottles of a man, to whom he gave 3s. 6d. for them, and the other bottles he
brought from Romney. He was sentenced to one month`s hard labour, and the Bench
recommended Mr. Paul in future not to buy bottles of liquor in his bar.
Folkestone News
20-11-1886
Saturday, November 13th: Before The Mayor, J.
Fitness, J. Clark and J. Holden Esqs.
Benjamin Freeman, a labourer, was charged with stealing a
quantity of whisky, cherry brandy, and cloves, the property of Henry Spillett.
Henry Spillett, landlord of the Tramway Tavern, Radnor
Street, said the prisoner came to his house several times during Friday
drinking. The last time was about half past five. He then remained about ten
minutes. Witness was in the bar parlour getting his tea when he heard the
prisoner leave, and when he went back into the bar two or three minutes after
prisoner had left he missed two bottles from a shelf, one containing about a
pint of Scotch whisky, and the other about a pint of cloves. Previous to that,
about four o`clock in the afternoon, he missed two bottles – one of cherry
brandy, and the other a show bottle.
William H. Paul, landlord of the Marquis Of Lorne, said the
prisoner went to his house about two o`clock on Friday and took lodgings. He
went away and returned about three. He had a pint of beer and took a bottle
from his pocket and poured some of the contents into the beer. He asked witness
to taste it. He did, and said “That is funny stuff. What do you call that?” He
replied that he had a lot of it, brought from a shipwreck at Romney. Two other
lodgers came in and they tasted the liquor in the bottle, but none of them
could say what it was. It tasted like a weak solution of rum, sugar and water.
After that, prisoner pulled out a full bottle and offered to sell it for 2s. It
had a capsule on it, but no label. He drew the cork from the bottle and tasted
it, and gave the prisoner 2s. for it. He thought it was home made cherry wine.
Prisoner went away, and returned a few minutes before six. He then pulled
another bottle from his pocket, and witness found that it was whisky. He told
prisoner that he did not want it. Prisoner had another half pint of beer, and
put something out of another bottle into it. He asked witness to taste that,
but he declined. He smelt the glass afterwards, and it smelt strongly of
cloves.
P.C. Lilley said he received information from the prosecutor
that he had lost a quantity of spirits. In consequence of what he said he went
with prosecutor to the Queen`s Head, where they found the prisoner, and
prosecutor gave him into custody. Prisoner, in answer to the charge, said
“There is no charge. You can`t find anything on me”. He at first refused to go
to the police station, but another constable came up, and with some difficulty
they conveyed him to the station. He had the appearance of a man who had been
drinking, but was not drunk. He had 6s. and some bronze in his possession.
Prisoner pleaded Not Guilty, and said he bought three
bottles off a man, to whom he gave 3s. 6d. for them, and the other bottles he
brought from Romney.
The Bench sentenced him to one month`s hard labour, and
recommended Mr. Paul in future not to buy bottles of liquor in his bar.
Folkestone Chronicle
23-7-1887
Wednesday, July 20th: Before Dr. Bateman, J. Fitness,
W.J. Jeffreason, and E. Ward Esqs., and Alderman Caister.
James Johnson, a labourer, was charged with stealing from
the Tramway Tavern, on Saturday night, the 16th inst., a coat, two
dusters, one towel, one pocket handkerchief and one shilling in bronze, the
property of William Wright.
William Wright, a hawker, said he lodged at the Tramway
Tavern. The prisoner had also been lodging there, and on Saturday evening the
prisoner was lying on a form in front of the fire in the kitchen. The landlord
told prisoner it was time to go to bed, and he went upstairs. Witness did not
see his face. Witness slept in the same bed as prisoner, and went to bed
shortly after eleven o`clock. At that time the prisoner was fast asleep. That
bed was the only double bed in the house. Witness got up at eight o`clock in
the morning, and the prisoner was gone. Believed he went away about five
o`clock. Witness missed his coat, two handkerchiefs, a towel, two dusters, a
shilling in bronze, and other things. Witness valued his clothing at 2s. 6d.
When witness went to bed he put his clothes under his pillow. Witness did not
see the man`s face at all, and therefore he could not identify him. When he
found that his clothes had been stolen he gave information to the police.
Prisoner said the prosecutor had hung his coat over the foot
of the bedstead over his coat, and when he went out in the morning he
accidentally took the wrong coat.
Sergt. Pay said he apprehended the prisoner at the Red Lion
Inn, Paddlesworth, on Sunday last. Witness asked him if he had been to
Folkestone last week, and he answered “No”. Witness asked him where he got the
coat from which he was wearing, and he said he bought it at Canterbury eight
months ago. Witness asked him to let him see what he had got in his pockets. He
produced the dusters and handkerchief in Court that morning. Witness then told
prisoner he should charge him with having stolen the articles from the Tramway
Tavern on Saturday night. Prisoner replied “I might as well tell you the truth.
I went to bed drunk and got up about five o`clock on the Sunday morning. When I
went out I made a mistake and put on the wrong coat. I did not know it until I
got to the top of the hill and then I felt ashamed to go back”. Witness brought
him to the Folkestone Police Station, when he was charged by Sergeant Ovenden
in witness`s presence. In answer to the charge, prisoner said “There was not a
shilling`s worth of coppers in the coat. There was only 5½d.”
In answer to the Chairman, prisoner said he was guilty of taking
the coat, but not with the intention of stealing. He took it by mistake.
The Magistrates` Clerk said the prisoner had not the money
in his possession when he was arrested, and when he knew he had made a mistake
he ought not to have spent it.
Dr. Bateman said the Bench did not consider it was a very
serious offence, and the prisoner would be sent to prison for fourteen days,
with hard labour.
Folkestone Chronicle
30-7-1887
Monday, July 25th: Before W.J. Jeffreason, J.
Fitness and E. Ward Esqs.
Jane Cravener, a middle aged woman, whose face is somewhat
familiar in the dock, was charged with being drunk and disorderly on Sunday
afternoon on the Marine Parade.
William Price, boat inspector, said yesterday afternoon he
was on duty on the beach opposite the Marine Parade when he saw the prisoner
rolling about drunk and using very bad language.
Prisoner (interrupting): You are a false-speaking man. I was
not drunk. I was exhausted.
Witness, continuing: Prisoner was bleeding very much from a
wound in her wrist. A gentleman called witness`s attention to her and said she
ought to be taken away. There were not many people around her. Witness took her
to the police station.
Prisoner, who was crying, said she had been badly treated by
different people in Folkestone. She had lived here four years. The other day,
the landlord of the Tramway nearly choked her.
The Magistrates` Clerk: But that is no excuse for getting
drunk.
Prisoner: I was not drunk. I was lying on the beach with my
hand in the water trying to stop my wrist from bleeding. I was almost
exhausted. I had no money to buy drink with.
The Chairman said as it was not her first appearance the
Bench had decided to fine her 5s. and 4s. 6d. costs, or in default seven days`
imprisonment.
Folkestone Chronicle
10-9-1887
Local News:
George Daice was charged at the Elham Petty Sessions on
Monday with stealing a dog from William Aird, a cow keeper and proprietor of
the Valiant Sailor at the top of Folkestone Hill. The value of the dog was £1.
It appears that Percy Southern, in the employ of the prosecutor, was at the Warren
Inn about six o`clock on Saturday morning, when he saw the prisoner there. He
observed that he had a dog in a basket, and after a few words had passed
between Southern and the prisoner, the former, thinking that it looked like his
master`s dog, went to the prosecutor and asked him if he had missed the animal.
A search was made and it was found to be missing. Aitd immediately sent
information to the Folkestone police, with the result that enquiries were made,
and the defendant was subsequently found by Police constable Scott at the Tramway
Tavern in Folkestone. The prisoner had the animal, which was only two months
old, in his arms. When questioned by the magistrates the prisoner said that he
did not intend to steal the dog. When he saw it, it had evidently lost it`s way
and he picked it up. Mr. Kirkpatrick said the Bench entertained some doubt as
to whether the prisoner really did mean to steal the dog, and he would
therefore be given the benefit of the doubt, and the case would be dismissed.
Folkestone Chronicle
12-11-1887
Tuesday, November 8th: Before W.J. Jeffreason
Esq. and Surgeon General Gilbourne.
James O`Brien, a suspicious looking fellow, was charged with
having, on the 7th instant, stolen a coat from the Tramway Tavern,
value £1, the property of Henry Gardener.
The prosecutor stated that he was a labourer, and lived at
the Tramway Tavern. The prisoner lodged there also. Saw him there about nine
o`clock yesterday morning. He went out several times during the day, but did
not recollect seeing him after about two o`clock. Nissed the coat (produced)
about four o`clock. Identified the coat produced as his property. The landlord
told him that his coat was gone. Witness valued it at £1.
By the prisoner: Prisoner also had a coat in the same house,
but he sold it in the bar during the day. Was not there when he sold it, but
knew the man who bought it.
Henry Spillett, landlord of the Tramway Tavern, stated that
the prisoner was in his house at four o`clock yesterday. Witness was going into
his kitchen about 5.20 when the prisoner stopped him and shook hands with him,
bidding him goodbye, as he was going home. Saw him with the coat on, and
therefore informed Mr. Gardener.
Prisoner asked witness whether he did not have a coat, and
whether he saw him sell it. The witness said prisoner did have a coat, but he
saw him sell it in the bar.
Gardener, re-called, stated that he fetched a policeman to
the prisoner and he was apprehended in the passage. He had the coat on at the
time.
P.C. Smith deposed that he went with Gardener to the house
and found the prisoner in the kitchen of the Tramway Tavern. The prosecutor had
the coat on.
Mr. Bradley: Who had the coat on? – The prosecutor. - But
the prosecutor says the prisoner had it on. – No, sir, he didn`t. The
prosecutor had it on..
Witness, continuing, said he charged him with stealing the
coat, and he said “It has to be proved”. He made a similar reply at the police
station.
Gardener was again called, and said he had had some drink
and could not quite remember whether he had the coat on or not. The prisoner
had been drinking with him.
Mr. Spillett, re-called, stated that the prisoner was the
worse for drink. When witness missed the coat he followed the prisoner and
found him near Mr. Davis` grocery shop. Witness asked him to take the coat off,
as it did not belong to him. He said he should not. He had bought it, and if he
liked to give him the same price as he gave for it he could have the coat. Witness
got him to go back to the house. When he got back he asked Gardener if the coat
was his, and he replied that it was. Prisoner then took the coat off and threw
it on the floor, and Gardener put it on.
Prisoner said he did not steal the coat. He was the worse
for drink, and no-one saw him take it. He might have taken it by mistake. He
did not intend to steal it.
The prisoner called the landlord to testify to his
character, of which the landlord spoke satisfactorily.
Mr. Jeffreason said the Bench could not believe that the
prisoner did not intend to steal the coat, or that he took it by mistake. As to
his being drunk, that was no excuse. He was not too drunk to sell his own coat.
But, considering that he was a little the worse for drink, the Bench would take
a lenient view of the case, and he would be sentenced to 14 days` imprisonment.
Folkestone Express
12-11-1887
Tuesday, November 8th: Before Surgeon General
Gilbourne and W.J. Jeffreason Esq.
James O`Brien was charged with stealing a coat, value £1,
the property of Henry Gardner.
Prosecutor said: I am a labourer, and lodge at the Tramway
Tavern. I recognise the prisoner, who lodged at the same house. I saw him
yesterday morning at nine o`clock, when he went out. I missed my jacket between
four and five o`clock. The jacket produced is mine. In consequence of what the
landlord told me I went to look for my coat. I value it at a sovereign.
By the prisoner: You had a coat in the same house, but you
sold it. I was not there when you sold it. The man who bought it told me you
sold it.
Harry Spillett, landlord of the Tramway Tavern, said:
Prosecutor and prisoner lodged in my house. About twenty past four yesterday
prisoner shook hands with me and said he was going home. I saw he had
prosecutor`s coat on. I went to Gardner and told him that his coat was gone.
By the prisoner: You had a coat, but you sold it about three
o`clock in the taproom.
Prosecutor was re-called, and said he went for a policeman
and went after prisoner. They found him in the passage wearing the coat.
P.C. Swift said he went with prosecutor in search of the
prisoner. They found him in the kitchen of the Tramway Tavern. He was not then
wearing the coat. When charged with stealing it, prisoner said “That is to be
proved”.
Prosecutor said he had made a bit of a mistake. He thought
the prisoner had the coat on when he got the policeman. He and the prisoner had
been having a drop of drink together, and he did not quite remember what took
place.
The landlord said Gardner was not sober when he told him the
coat was gone. He followed the prisoner and told him to come back. He was
wearing the coat. He went as far as the arch, and refused to go any further. He
then told him he must take the coat off. He said he had bought it and should
not pull it off unless he was paid the money he gave for it. He then went into
the house and pulled the coat off, which Gardner picked up and put on. Prisoner
was drunk, and prosecutor too. They had some drink in the house.
P.C. Swift said prisoner was the worse for drink when he
apprehended him.
Prisoner pleaded Not Guilty. He was drunk and took the coat
in mistake for one he believed was his own.
The landlord of the house said prisoner had lodged there for
a fortnight. He had conducted himself properly during that time. He did not
know what he did for a living.
Prisoner was sentenced to 14 days` hard labour.
Folkestone Chronicle
25-2-1888
Wednesday, February 22nd: Before The Mayor,
Surgeon General Gilbourne, Major Poole, Alderman Sherwood, S. Brooke, F. Boykett
and W. Wightwick Esqs.
William Hadlow Paul, landlord of the Marquis Of Lorne, was
summoned for keeping his house open for an unlawful purpose.
Sergeant Harman stated that he was on duty in Radnor Street
on Sunday 15th inst. from seven till ten o`clock. At 7.45 he
observed two women – Louisa Harris and Rose Flowers – whom he believed to be
prostitutes, come from the Tramway Tavern and enter the Marquis Of Lorne. They
went back to the Tramway, and subsequently at ten minutes to eight returned to
the Marquis Of Lorne. They spoke to two other women outside of this place and
afterwards went inside, remaining there about 20 minutes. They came out again
at half past eight with four soldiers and went to No. 20, Radnor Street, the
house of Mrs. Spearpoint. One soldier came out of here at ten past nine and
another went in. Then another soldier came out with Rose Flowers and went
across to the Marquis Of Lorne, and was followed shortly afterwards by another
soldier. The girl Harris next came out and went into the same place. She came
out again at 9.10 with another soldier in the Oxfordshire Regiment and went
across to Mrs. Spearpoint`s, and returned again in 20 minutes with the same man
to the Marquis Of Lorne. At that time Rose Flowers came out with a soldier in the
Hussars` uniform and went in the direction of Mrs. Spearpoint`s house, and came
back again at quarter to ten. At ten minutes to ten witness visited the Marquis
Of Lorne and saw the two girls at the bar. There was a third woman, but witness
did not know her name. She was a stranger to him. The bar was full of soldiers
and some of them had their arms round the waists of the women. Defendant was
behind the bar serving. Witness said to him “You see those women standing in
front of the bar? They are prostitutes, and you know them to be such”. He
answered “Yes, but I have never been spoken to about it”. Told him that he had
had the house under his observation for two or three hours and should report
the matter, and probably he would be summoned. When he had been in the house
about five minutes he saw the woman Harris leave in company with a civilian,
but could not say where she went to. Was on duty Friday and Saturday in Radnor
Street, but did not see any of those women frequent the house then. Had
frequently seen other women there. One`s name he knew to be Lewis.
By Mr. Minter, who appeared for defendant: On this
particular occasion there were a great number of soldiers at the house. Did not
go into the Tramway Tavern and caution the landlord not to serve the soldiers.
P.C. Lilley said he was on duty in Radnor Street on the 6th
of Jan. and on the 5th of Feb. He kept the Marquis Of Lorne under
his observation. He had seen women there he had known to be prostitutes. Had
seen them leave sometimes with soldiers, and sometimes alone. He had seen them
go across to Mrs. Spearpoint`s – 20, Radnor Street.
Mr. Minter said as far as the evidence went, it was clear
that no offence for which they could convict the defendant had been committed
on his premises. Defendant could not prevent prostitutes entering his house or
soldiers bringing them there. The charge was that these women remained in the
house longer than was necessary for the purpose of obtaining refreshments. He
did not know what was the length of time, for he had never heard it mentioned.
The defendant wished him to impress upon the Bench the difficulties which a
publican of that class had to prevent that kind of people coming in and out.
There was nothing against the defendant`s character, and he tried to keep his
house respectable.
Mr. Bradley said it was a question whether these women were
not there for the purpose of prostitution.
Mr. Minter said there was no evidence to show it. It was all
against Mrs. Spearpoint.
The Mayor said although it was a suspicious case the Bench
had decided to dismiss it.
Folkestone Express
25-2-1888
Wednesday, February 22nd: Before The Mayor,
Surgeon General Gilbourne, F. Boykett, W. Wightwicj, and J. Brooke Esqs.
Wm. Hadlow Paul was charged with allowing his house, the Marquis
Of Lorne, to be used by immoral women.
Sergeant Harman said on the 5th he was on duty in
Radnor Street from seven till ten o`clock. At 7.45 he saw two women, Louisa
Harris and Rose Flowers, whom he believed to be prostitutes, go from the Tramway
Tavern to the Marquis Of Lorne. At eight o`clock they came out, and went to the
Tramway Tavern. At ten minutes past eight they returned to the Marquis Of
Lorne. Outside they spoke to two women, Mrs. Spearpoint and Mrs. Banks. They
remained inside twenty minutes, and came out with four soldiers of the Oxford
Regiment. Two of the soldiers remained on the pavement and the other two went
into Mrs. Spearpoint`s house with the two girls. At ten minutes past nine one
soldier came out and another went in. At nine another soldier and Rose Flowers
came out and went across to the Marquis Of Lorne. At five minutes past nine the
other soldier came out of Mrs. Spearpoint`s and went to the Marquis Of Lorne,
and ten minutes after he was followed by the other girl. At twenty minutes past
nine she came out and went with another soldier to Mrs. Spearpoint`s. At half
past nine she returned with the soldier to the Marquis Of Lorne. Rose Flowers
came out with another soldier belonging to the Hussars and went across to Mrs.
Spearpoint`s. They returned to the Marquis Of Lorne at 9.46. Five minutes
after, he visited the Marquis Of Lorne, and saw the two girls and a third woman
there. The bar was full of soldiers. Paul was behind the bar serving. He said
to him “You see those women there in front of the bar. They are prostitutes,
and you know them to be such”. He said “Yes, but I have never been spoken to
about it”. He told him he should report the matter, and probably he would be
summoned. About five minutes after he saw Harris accompany a civilian in the
direction of Mrs. Spearpoint`s. Both Flowers and the other woman left at ten
o`clock.
In reply to Mr. Minter, witness said there were a great many
soldiers in Radnor Street that night. He had not been into the Tramway Tavern
to caution the landlord.
P.C. Lilley said he was on duty in Radnor Street between the
5th and 6th of January. He saw prostitutes go in and out
of defendant`s house with soldiers, and go to Mrs. Spearpoint`s, No. 20.
Mr. Minter contended that the evidence went to show that no
offence was committed. The women had a right to go in and stay a reasonable
time. He had never heard it defined what was a reasonable time. No complaints
had been made against the defendant. He suggested that instead of the
defendant, Mrs. Spearpoint, of No. 20, should have been prosecuted, because it
was clear that it was her house that was the resort of prostitutes. The
defendant had carefully prevented any girls from going beyond the passage of
his house.
The Bench dismissed the summons against the defendant, but
cautioned him as to his future conduct.
Folkestone Chronicle
8-12-1888
Saturday, December 1st: Before The Mayor,
Alderman Sherwood, J. Holden, E.T. Ward, J. Hoad, and J. Fitness Esqs.
The licence of the Tramway Tavern was temporarily transferred
to Mr. Edward Paul Hill.
Note: Date is at variance with More
Bastions.
Folkestone Express
15-12-1888
Wednesday, December 12th: Before H.W. Poole and
W. Wightwick Esqs.
Transfer of License
The licence of the Tramway was transferred to Edward Hill.
Note: Date is at variance with More
Bastions.
Folkestone Chronicle
11-5-1889
Saturday, May 4th: Before Captain Crowe, F.
Boykett Esq., Alderman Sherwood, and Surgeon General Gilbourne
Henry Ratcliffe was summoned for being drunk and disorderly
in Radnor Street on the 26th of January.
Mr. Hoad asked how it was that the summons had not been
served before.
Supt. Taylor said the defendant had evaded it, and kept out
of the way until the other day.
Defendant pleaded Not Guilty. He was not drunk, neither was
he disorderly. He had not tried to evade the summons being served on him, for
he had not been out of the town.
P.C. Osborne said he was on duty in Radnor Street on
Saturday, the 26th January, when he saw the defendant outside of the
Tramway Tavern, fighting with another man. Witness parted them. The defendant
was drunk. The other man had been summoned and convicted in January for the
offence.
Defendant said the other man knocked a basin out of his
hand. He was not drunk, and as soon as the constable told him to go home he did
so.
The Chairman said as the defendant had evidently evaded the
summons being served upon him he would be fined 10s. and 9s. costs. Allowed a
week for payment.
Folkestone Chronicle
29-6-1889
Saturday, June 22nd: Before F. Boykett Esq., and
Major H.W. Poole
Transfer
An applicant named Hogben applied for the transfer of the Tramway
Tavern. Mr. Minter appeared for the applicant.
It was refused on the previous occasion on the grounds that
the applicant did not bear a good character, the Superintendent of Police
stating that a short time ago he left the town with another man`s wife.
Mr. Minter put in several testimonials giving Hogben a good
character. One was from Colonel Deedes; also one from Lord Chichester, who gave
him a high character. He had also been in the employ of the South Eastern
Railway, and Mr. Mitchell, the Station Master, wrote stating that he was
employed under him for four years and always found him straightforward and
everything that could have been desired. A testimonial was put in from the Army
and Navy Co-operative Society, and signed by about twenty of the employees,
stating that Hogben had been employed there for some time, and was always found
to be sober, honest and industrious. Mr. J.G. Lauder, of the Folkestone Harbour
Station, likewise gave him a good character.
In answer to the Bench, Superintendent Taylor said the
application was refused on the last occasion in consequence of the
circumstances under which the applicant left the town.
Mr. Minter said he did not think it was right to bring up
private things against him which had taken place four or five years ago.
Mr. Boykett said on the strength of the testimonials, which
the Bench considered were very excellent, they would grant the transfer.
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