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Maidstone Gazette 3-9-1850
The new hotel, called the Clarendon, will open under favourable auspices in the early part of this month.
Annual Licensing, Tuesday; Before J. Bateman, W. Major, C. Golder and T. Golder Esqs.
This was the General Annual Licensing day, when all the old licences were renewed, and a new one granted to John Back for the Jolly Sailor.
The licence granted to Christopher Porter for the City of Boulogne was transferred to Alfred Rayment, and the sign altered to the Clarendon.
Note: No previous record of Porter or the proposed City of Boulogne.
Canterbury Journal 7-9-1850
The new hotel, called the Clarendon, will open under favourable auspices in the early part of this month.
The 29th was the General Annual Licensing day, when all the old licences were renewed, and a new one granted to John Back for the Jolly Sailor.
The licence granted to Christopher Porter for the City of Boulogne was transferred to Alfred Rayment, and the sign altered to the Clarendon.
Note: No previous record of Porter or the proposed City of Boulogne.
Dover Chronicle 7-9-1850
The new hotel, called the Clarendon, will open under favourable auspices in the early part of this month.
Kentish Gazette 10-9-1850
Tontine
Building Company
This company appear to carry out the original plan of making a spacious street with much vigour. Not only is there a number of shops completed and ready for tenants, but some are already let. The new hotel, called The Clarendon, will open under favourable auspices in the early part of this month. Eleven more houses will be erected this year, forming at once an elegant and level thoroughfare. The company have taken the large workshops, &c., in the Sandgate Road, lately in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Lucas, who has removed to Lowestoft, in Norfolk (sic).
Maidstone Gazette 17-9-1850, Canterbury Journal, Dover Telegraph 21-9-1850, Kentish Mercury 28-9-1850
A gang of fellows, under various names, are going about from town to town in this county, pretending to be assignees of a large firm in Paris, and holding out inducements to the fair sex of purchasing “costly and rare productions”. Six of the gang lately visited Folkestone, and obtained the use of the large room at the Clarendon Hotel. The manner in which it was obtained is worthy of a mention as a caution to other towns they may visit. An elderly man, of good address, acts as the “pioneer”, and under pretence of exhibiting tapestry models and works of art for the “Art Exhibition of 1851”, and mentioning some respectable place in the next town, obtains the use of them, and afterwards endeavours by circulars to families to induce them to become purchasers.
Maidstone Gazette 29-10-1850
Opening dinner at the Clarendon Hotel: Yesterday week upwards of thirty gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner to celebrate the opening of the above hotel.
Dover Chronicle 2-11-1850
Opening dinner at the Clarendon Hotel: Monday week upwards of thirty gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner to celebrate the opening of the above hotel.
Dover Telegraph 2-11-1850
Opening dinner at the Clarendon Hotel: One day week upwards of thirty gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner to celebrate the opening of the Clarendon Hotel.
Kentish Gazette 9-5-1854
At the Court of Bankruptcy on Friday, a first meeting was held for the proof of debts and choice of trade assignees under the bankruptcy of William John Ward, late of the Bristol Hotel, Brighton, and now of the Clarendon Hotel, Folkestone, innkeeper.
Mr. A. A. Jones, solicitor, of Quality Court. Chancery Lane, appeared on behalf of the petitioning creditor, Mr. Thomas Fitts Balls, of the Golden Lion Inn, Brixton Road, licensed victualler, whose debt is £105 4s.
The bankrupt surrendered and obtained protection from arrest on the 20th of last month, and the following proofs were now admitted without opposition, namely, Mr. Thomas Grant, of Maidstone, distiller, £152 13s. 6d.; Mr. Ford Hale, Great Tower Street, wine merchant, £88 2s. 9d.; Mr. Balls, the petitioning creditor, £105 4s.; Mr. George Percy, Queen Street Place, wine merchant, £191 15s. 6d.; Mr. George Sydney Page,of Limekiln Street, Dover, brewer, £2B7 6d.; and Mr. John Smythe, of Maidstone, timber merchant, £33 13s.
Mr. Thomas Grant, of Maidstone, distiller, was nominated to act as trade assignee, and, having accepted the trust, the Court confirmed his appointment.
The bankrupt applied for an allowance out of the estate, and the learned commissioner, with the consent of Mr. Jones, sanctioned the payment of £2 2s. per week, from the 3rd of April last until the next meeting for passing the bankrupt's examination, which is fixed to be held on the 26th of this month. The bankrupt's protection was then enlarged and the meeting broke up.
Southeastern Gazette 9-5-1854
Local News
W. J. Ward’s Bankruptcy.—The bankrupt keeps the Clarendon Hotel, but came thither lately from Brighton. The first meeting of creditors took place on Friday last, when Mr. T. Grant, of Maidstone, distiller, was appointed trade assignee. The second meeting is fixed for the 26th inst.
Note: No mention of Ward in More Bastions.
Wednesday, May 3rd: Before the Mayor, D. Major, and S. Godden, Esqs.
Richard and William Nichols were summoned for an assault on John Tickner, miller, of Hythe, on the 26th ult.
Prosecutor stated that on the night in question he went into the Clarendon Hotel, at about 10.30. p.m., to call for a friend, and a few minutes afterwards he found that his horse and cart, which he had left at the door, were gone. He proceeded up Tontine-street, and met the defendant coming with the horse and cart in the direction of the Clarendon. He walked up to him and asked him where he had got the horse and cart from, and receiving no answer, he took him by the collar. After walking a few steps a struggle ensued, which ended in the defendant being two or three times knocked down, after which Tickner jumped into the cart and drove off.
Defendant stated that on the night in question his attention was called by a man named John Crump to a horse and cart without a driver. After making some inquiry respecting it, it was found to belong to Mr. Tickner, who was at the Clarendon. The horse was turned round and taken part of the way back, when it was met by Mr. T., and the assault complained of then took place.
The magistrates dismissed the case, being of opinion that Mr. Tickner had acted too hastily in the matter.
John Crump was then called for an assault, arising out of the same transaction. After Mr. Tickner had taken possession of the cart, Crump followed and jumped into it, when a scuffle ensued in the cart, in which Mr. Tickner was thrown from his cart into the road, the cart taken possession of by Crump, and taken back to the Rose Inn, Mr. Tiokner going in search of a policeman.
Defendant stated the only cause of his jumping into the cart was to satisfy himself whether he was the right owner or not.
Fined 10s., costs 10s., or fourteen days’ imprisonment.
Dover Chronicle 13-5-1854
Petty Sessions: Before the Mayor, D. Major, and S. Godden, Esqs.
Richard and William Nichols were summoned for an assault on John Tickner, miller, of Hythe, on the 26th ult.
Prosecutor stated that on the night in question he went into the Clarendon Hotel, at about 10.30. p.m., to call for a friend, and a few minutes afterwards he found that his horse and cart, which he had left at the door, were gone. He proceeded up Tontine-street, and met the defendant coming with the horse and cart in the direction of the Clarendon. He walked up to him and asked him where he had got the horse and cart from, and receiving no answer, he took him by the collar. After walking a few steps a struggle ensued, which ended in the defendant being two or three times knocked down, after which Tickner jumped into the cart and drove off.
Defendant stated that on the night in question his attention was called by a man named John Crump to a horse and cart without a driver. After making some inquiry respecting it, it was found to belong to Mr. Tickner, who was at the Clarendon. The horse was turned round and taken part of the way back, when it was met by Mr. T., and the assault complained of then took place.
The magistrates dismissed the case, being of opinion that Mr. Tickner had acted too hastily in the matter.
John Crump was then called for an assault, arising out of the same transaction. After Mr. Tickner had taken possession of the cart, Crump followed and jumped into it, when a scuffle ensued in the cart, in which Mr. Tickner was thrown from his cart into the road, the cart taken possession of by Crump, and taken back to the Rose Inn, Mr. Tiokner going in search of a policeman.
Defendant stated the only cause of his jumping into the cart was to satisfy himself whether he was the right owner or not.
Fined 10s., costs 10s., or fourteen days’ imprisonment.
At the Court of Bankruptcy on Friday, a first meeting was held for the proof of debts and choice of trade assignees under the bankruptcy of William John Ward, late of the Bristol Hotel, Brighton, and now of the Clarendon Hotel, Folkestone, innkeeper.
Mr. A. A. Jones, solicitor, of Quality Court. Chancery Lane, appeared on behalf of the petitioning creditor, Mr. Thomas Fitts Balls, of the Golden Lion Inn, Brixton Road, licensed victualler, whose debt is £105 4s.
The bankrupt surrendered and obtained protection from arrest on the 20th of last month, and the following proofs were now admitted without opposition, namely, Mr. Thomas Grant, of Maidstone, distiller, £152 13s. 6d.; Mr. Ford Hale, Great Tower Street, wine merchant, £88 2s. 9d.; Mr. Balls, the petitioning creditor, £105 4s.; Mr. George Percy, Queen Street Place, wine merchant, £191 15s. 6d.; Mr. George Sydney Page,of Limekiln Street, Dover, brewer, £2B7 6d.; and Mr. John Smythe, of Maidstone, timber merchant, £33 13s.
Mr. Thomas Grant, of Maidstone, distiller, was nominated to act as trade assignee, and, having accepted the trust, the Court confirmed his appointment.
The bankrupt applied for an allowance out of the estate, and the learned commissioner, with the consent of Mr. Jones, sanctioned the payment of £2 2s. per week, from the 3rd of April last until the next meeting for passing the bankrupt's examination, which is fixed to be held on the 26th of this month. The bankrupt's protection was then enlarged and the meeting broke up.
Kentish Gazette 6-6-1854
On Wednesday last, at the Bankruptcy Court, before Mr. Commissioner Fane, an examination meeting under the failure of John Ward, of the Clarendon Hotel. Folkestone, waa held. Mr. A. A. Jones, of Quality-court, represented the assignee, Mr. Thomas Grant, of Maidstone, distiller, and offering no opposition, the learned Commissioner adjudged the bankrupt to have passed his examination.
Dover Chronicle 10-6-1854
Bankruptcy Court: Re. J. Ward, Folkestone. An examination meeting took place last week, under the failure of John Ward, of the Clarendon Hotel. No opposition being offered, the bankrupt was adjudged to have passed his examination.
Canterbury Journal 1-7-1854
On Saturday W.J. Ward, of the Clarendon Hotel and London Stores, Folkestone, wine and spirit merchant, applied in bankruptcy for his certificate. The assignees did not oppose, and His Honour granted a third class certificate.
Earlier date for London Stores, and Ward not listed there.
Southeastern Gazette 18-7-1854
Local News
The Clarendon Hotel has changed hands, Mrs. Malcolm, of Margate, having taken it.
Note: No mention of Malcolm in More Bastions.
Southeastern Gazette 15-8-1854
Local News:
At the petty sessions, the following licence was transferred: The Clarendon Hotel from the agent to the assignees of Ward’s bankruptcy, to Mary Ann Malcolm
Dover Chronicle 19-8-1854
Petty Sessions: The following licences were transferred: The Clarendon Hotel, from the agent to the assignees of Ward`s bankruptcy to Mary Ann Malcolm; the True Briton, from John Andrews, deceased, to his widow; the Rose Inn, from Wm. And Richard Medhurst to Richard and Ann Medhurst; the Ship Inn, Sandgate, from Richard Best to George Ward; the Shakespeare Inn, Folkestone, from Thomas Richards to John Blackman.
Kentish Gazette 5-2-1856
A ball took place at the Clarendon Hotel on Wednesday evening last, which was attended by about sixty ladies and gentlemen. Dancing commenced at nine o’clock, and all present enjoyed themselves to their hearts’ content. We are informed that in consequence of numerous applications, the stewards have made arrangements for another ball in the course of February.
Southeastern Gazette 19-2-1856
Death: Feb. 15, at Folkestone, Mrs. Louisa Ann Malcolm, of the Clarendon Hotel, relict of the late Mr. Robert Malcolm, of Warwick Street, Charing Cross, London, aged 45 years.
Canterbury Weekly Journal 23-2-1856
Death: Feb. 15, Mrs. Louisa Ann Malcolm, of the Clarendon Hotel, relict of the late Mr. R. Malcolm, of Warwick Street, Charing Cross, aged 45.
Folkestone Chronicle 15-3-1856
Notice
The late Mrs. Louisa Ann Malcolm – All persons having demands against Mrs. Louisa Ann Malcolm, formerly of the Two Chairmen, Warwick Street, Charing Cross, and late of the Clarendon Hotel, Folkestone, innkeeper, are requested to send their accounts to Mr. Pugh, 1 Theobald`s Road, the executor; and all persons indebted to the said Louisa Ann Malcolm, or having property of hers in their possession, are requested to pay and send the same to the said Mr. Pugh, or to Mr. Boydell, 41, Queen Square, Bloomsbury, solicitor.
Southeastern Gazette 15-4-1856
Local News
Wednesday: Before The Mayor, W. Major, W. Bateman and S. Mackie Esqs.
Transfer of Licence.—The licence of the Clarendon was transferred to the executors of the late Mrs. Malcolm.
Southeastern Gazette 10-6-1856
Local News
The coping and heavy cornice of the Clarendon fell down on Wednesday morning last, destroying the large lamp in front damaging the next house. The cornice appeared to have been very imperfectly constructed of wood instead of stone, and had rotted away Fortunately no one was passing at the time.
Kentish Gazette 10-6-1856
On Tuesday afternoon a large portion of the heavy cornice stucco of the Clarendon Hotel, in Tontine Street, (built only seven years ago) fell with a tremendous crash to the pavement below, carrying away the handsome lamp over the door, which cost 20 guineas, literally smashing the flag pavement, and driving the curbing into the ground several inches. A horse and cart passing in the road narrowly escaped, as also several persons who had scarcely got past when the fall took place. The cause of tl e accident was the improper use of wood and lath for coving instead of stone or brick; the wood having become completely rotten by the wet having got to it, and the moisture naturally absorbed from the cement. The remainder of the cornice was taken down to prevent further accident. Great apprehensions were entertained for the security of the overhanging house adjoining, so much so, that the town clerk has been directed to request the agent of the property to urge on the owner the necessity of taking off the upper storey immediately.
Canterbury Weekly Journal 14-6-1856
The coping and heavy cornice of the Clarendon Hotel fell down on Wednesday morning last, destroying a large lamp in front and damaging the next house. The cornice appeared to have been very improperly constructed of wood instead of stone, and had rotted away. Fortunately no-one was passing at the time.
Folkestone Chronicle 9-8-1856
Wednesday August 6th 1856: The licence of the Clarendon Hotel was transferred from --- Pugh, esq., to Alderman W. Smith
Note: This is at odds with information given in More Bastions
Southeastern Gazette 12-8-1856
Wednesday: Before The Mayor, J. Kingsnorth, W. Major, and W. Bateman, Esqs., and Capt. Kennicott.
The license of the Clarendon Hotel was transferred from Mr. Thos. Edward Pugh to Mr. Wm. Smith.
Note: Date is at variance with More Bastions.
Folkestone Chronicle 16-8-1856
Advertisement: W. Smith, Wine and Spirit Merchant, Clarendon Hotel, Tontine Street, Folkestone.
Southeastern Gazette 18-11-1856
Advertisement: To be disposed of with immediate possession, The Clarendon Hotel, Folkestone, situate contiguous to the Custom House and Harbour, and also the terminus of the South Eastern Railway. Part of the incoming might remain on approved security.
For particulars apply to Mr. W. Jacobs, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, Dover.
Dover Chronicle 22-11-1856
Advertisement: To Hotel keepers. To be disposed of with immediate possession, The Clarendon Hotel, Folkestone, situate contiguous to the Custom House and Harbour, and also the terminus of the South Eastern Railway. Satisfactory reasons can be given by the present proprietor for relinquishing the business.
For particulars apply to Mr. W. Jacobs, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, Dover.
Folkestone Chronicle 11-7-1857
Advertisement: Clarendon Hotel, Tontine Street, Folkestone. Mr. C. Kitto begs to acquaint the gentry, inhabitants and visitors to this favourite watering place and its neighbourhood that he has succeeded Mr. W. Smith in the management of the above establishment, and trusts, by strict attention and moderate charges, to secure the same amount of patronage as was accorded to the late proprietor.
Very choice wines and superior spirits, direct from the docks. Families supplied. Superior Pale Ale and London Stout on draught. Dinners provided on the shortest notice. All the boats and trains attended. Comfortable bed and sitting rooms.
Folkestone Chronicle 8-8-1857
Wednesday August 5th: - Before R.W. Boarer esq., (Mayor), W. Major, G. Kennicott, J. Tolputt, J. Kelcey and W. Bateman esqs.
The licence of the Clarendon Hotel was transferred from Mr. William Smith to Mr. Charles Kitto.
Kentish Gazette 11-8-1857
The licence of the Clarendon Hotel was transferred from Mr. William Smith to Mr. Charles Kitto
Kentish Gazette 8-6-1858
Insolvent Debtor, to be heard on Monday, the twenty-first day of June instant, at Court House, in Portugal Street, Lincolns Inn Fields, Middlesex.
William John Ward
(Sued and committed as W. J. Ward), formerly of the Clarendon Hotel. Tontine Street, Folkestone, Kent, hotel keeper, and of the London Stores, Bail Street, Folkestone, Kent, wine and spirit merchant, carrying on business there as W. J. Ward and Son, from London and Brighton, but not in partnership; afterwards of No. 12, Alfred Place, Bayswater, Notting Hill, Middlesex, then of Albert Square, Clapham Road, Surrey, out of business, afterwards of No. 13, Normandy Place, Brixton Road, Surrey, wine merchant, then of Maynard Cottage, Cowley Road, Brixton, Surrey, and late of No. 2, Grove Place, Brixton Road, Surrey, out of business, generally known as, and called, Captain Ward, but not adopting or using that description, a prisoner in the County Gaol for Surrey, whose Estate and Effects have been duly rested in the Provisional Assignee by Order pursuant to the Statute.
Dover Chronicle 25-5-1861
County Court, Wednesday, before C. Harwood Esq.
Pledge v Braithwaite: An action to recover the sum of two guineas, commission for offering some property for sale, and also the expenses incurred in printing, &c.
It appeared that in August of last year, the defendant wished to dispose of some property belonging to him, and known as Ingles Lodge, Bouverie Square, Folkestone. He accordingly wrote to Mr. Pledge asking what sum would cover the expenses in the event of no sale taking place. Plaintiff immediately returned an answer to the effect that his terms were two guineas if no sale was effected, or two and a half percent upon the proceeds if the property was purchased. Instructions were subsequently conveyed to Mr. Pledge, and he caused the requisite printing and advertising to be executed; and the sale took place at the Clarendon Hotel in the month of October. Plaintiff stated that, with regard to the hire of the room, it was the recognised custom to pay 10s. 6d. for such accommodation if only two bottles of wine were consumed, or gratis if double that quantity. On the occasion of the sale he mentioned the circumstance of the wine to the defendant, who instructed plaintiff to get what quantity he thought necessary, and he accordingly provided two bottles. After the sale, the different bills were forwarded to Mr. Mott, defendant`s solicitor; but he had refused to discharge them.
Mr. Bedford, for the defendant, contended that his client, according to the terms of the plaintiff, was only liable to two guineas. He had the authority of Mr. Kitto, the proprietor of the Clarendon, to say that the room would not be charged for.
His Honour said it was apparent that the plaintiff did not intend the defendant to understand that two guineas would cover all expenses attendant upon the sale of the property; but, on the other hand, it was simply his fee as auctioneer.
The item of 10s. 6d. for the hire of the room was then ordered to be struck out, and a verdict recorded for the plaintiff for the remainder of the amount.
Mr.
Minter appeared for the plaintiff.
Folkestone Chronicle 21-2-1863
Birth:
On the 18th instant, at the Clarendon Hotel, Folkestone, the wife of
Mr. J. Edwards, proprietor, of a son.
Southeastern Gazette 28-4-1863
Advertisement:
Clarendon Hotel, Folkestone, near the harbour and post office, and within three
minutes` walk of the railway station and steam packet quay. Families and
gentlemen visiting Folkestone will find excellent accommodation and comfort,
combined with moderate charges. Thomas Edwards, proprietor.
Folkestone Chronicle 11-7-1863
The midsummer quarter sessions took place on Wednesday last before J.J. Lonsdale Esq., the Recorder.
George Downey, 24, and Francis Pollington, 26, soldiers in the 9th Brigade Royal Artillery, were arraigned for having on the 13th April last stolen 2 half-pounds of tobacco, the property of Charles Barton.
The prosecutor being sworn, deposed he was a hairdresser residing in Folkestone. On the 13th April last, about half past ten at night, the two prisoners whom he had never to his knowledge seen before, came to his shop and asked for two separate half-pounds of tobacco. Witness did the tobacco up in two separate papers, one of which (now produced) he could swear to, it being a handbill of Morrison`s Pills. After they had received the tobacco they ran out of the shop, and prosecutor pursued them along the Lower Sandgate Road till he came to the hotel, when he lost sight of them. Prosecutor then gave information to the police, and a short time after two soldiers were observed to go into the Clarendon Hotel, Tontine Street; they were followed by the police, and the following morning P.C. Smith produced the tobacco before the magistrates, when prosecutor identified the half-pound in the handbill. The prisoner Pollington had allowed his whiskers to grow since, but he was quite satisfied he was the man who came into the shop. He particularly noticed the men. As he thought the order unusual for soldiers at that time of night. The prisoners were in liquor.
The prisoner Downey cross-examined the prosecutor to show that the prisoner called at the prosecutor`s shop about quarter to 11, and asked for a piece of tobacco, which prosecutor admitted he gave him, but at the same time was satisfied that they were the men who had robbed him, but, for prudential reasons, abstained from charging them with having committed the robbery complained of.
P.C. Smith deposed he was on duty on the 13th April when prosecutor complained to him of having been robbed. He followed him into the Clarendon Hotel, and met Pollington coming out. Witness said to him “You had better go back and settle this matter”, alluding to the prisoners having called for a pot of ale, which they refused to pay for.
The Recorder remarked the words “You had better settle this matter” were improper ones to use to a suspected person.
When witness went into the bar the prisoner Pollington took half a pound of tobacco out of his jacket and handed it to witness, as did Downey also, he taking half a pound of Cavendish out of his jacket.
The prisoner cross-examined this witness, but without altering his testimony.
The Recorder briefly summed up, and the jury retired for a short time.
Upon their return they delivered a verdict of Guilty against both the prisoners.
The Recorder then addressed the prisoners and said they had been found guilty by a jury of their countrymen, and he fully concurred in the verdict the jury had delivered. “You, Pollington, have complained that you have been lying already 12 weeks for this offence”, but he could assure them it would make no difference in the amount of punishment he should award them. The complaint was a needless one, as they could have been tried at the petty sessions before the magistrates if they so wished. If they chose to lay in gaol instead of serving their country, that he could not help. The sentence he should give would be that of 3 months` hard labour in Dover gaol.
As the prisoners were being removed, Downey called out that it won`t be for three months next time.
Folkestone Observer 11-7-1863
Quarter Sessions
Wednesday July 8th:- Before J.J. Lonsdale Esq.
Stealing Tobacco
George Downer, 24, and Francis Pollington, 20, artillerymen, 9th Brigade, quartered at Shorncliffe, were charged with stealing on the 13th of April last a half pound of shag tobacco, and a half pound of Cavendish tobacco, the property of Charles Barton. Both prisoners pleaded Not Guilty.
Charles Barton, hairdresser, Kingsbridge Street, deposed that the prisoners came into his shop together about half past ten at night on the 13th of April, and each asked for a half pound of tobacco. One of the half pounds was served in a bill of Morrison`s Pills. After they were served with the tobacco they ran out of the shop, and he (prosecutor) pursued them to the Lower Sandgate Road, but then he was obliged to leave them as his shop was unattended. He returned and closed his shop, and gave information to P.C. Smith. While giving the information he saw two men, in the same uniform as those who had robbed him, come down Tontine Street and go into the Clarendon Hotel. He next saw the tobacco on the following morning when before the magistrates. P.C. Smith being sworn produced some tobacco which he took from the prisoners. Prosecutor identified the paper in which it was wrapped. The price of one of the half pounds was 2s 8d; of the other, 2s.
Cross-examined by Pollington, prosecutor said he thought the order for half a pound of tobacco at that time of night was unusual – the purchase by soldiers was usually half an ounce. He therefore took especial notice of them. Prisoners were so far gone that he was afraid they would go through the window.
Cross-examined by Downer: He saw both prisoners at his shop door at quarter to eleven, and he (Downer) said good night to him, and asked for half an ounce of tobacco. He said he would not serve any more that night, as two soldiers had already robbed him. He did not apprehend them, because they were two together, and no policeman was near. At the request of Downer he went behind the counter and got a piece of Cavendish and gave him. He did this because he wanted to shut his door and follow them. Pollington asked him if he could swear to the men. He replied that perhaps he could swear to them. He followed them to the bottom of High Street. If they had not come back a second time he should have let the tobacco go.
P.C. Smith, on the 13th April, received information from Barton of the felony, and while so receiving information the two prisoners went into the Clarendon. He went into the hotel, and met Pollington on the doorstep coming out, and he asked him what was up, and persuaded him to go back with him to settle a little affair about a quart of ale which he had had, and refused to pay for. As Pollington went back he saw that he had some tobacco projecting from under his jacket. While talking to Pollington at the bar, he put his hand in his breast and pulled out the tobacco produced, and said “Here, old fellow”. It was the shag tobacco that he pulled out.As soon as he had done that Downer took the Cavendish out from his jacket and handed it to him. Witness asked where they got it, and they both said “From a little shop round here”. He then said to them “Well, you must come along with me”, and took them into custody. Downer said “I suppose you know all about it”. Did not remember saying before the magistrates that they said “We stole it from a shop round the corner”.
Cross-examined by Pollington: Did not. When he came into the hotel, put his hand on his (Pollington`s) shoulder and ask him where he got the tobacco. He (prisoner) deliberately put his hand in his breast and pulled it out.
Cross-examined by Downer: Did not ask him if he had any tobacco. Nor did he say “Some tobacco has been lost, and you must be the men who took it”.
This being the case for the prosecution, Pollington said in his defence that he left Sandgate on the night of the 13th of April at about 10 o`clock, and came into Folkestone with Downer about a quarter to 11. He was going to a certain house in Folkestone – a private house, and passed prosecutor`s shop, and on asking prosecutor for half ounce tobacco he told him he would not sever any more that night, as he had been robbed by two men of the ninth Brigade, and in reply to an enquiry as to whether he should know the men again, he said he should not. They then went on, and Downer said he had a two shilling piece and he would stand a pot, and they then went to the Clarendon, but when they got there and had had the beer Downer had lost his two shilling piece.
Downer`s defence was similar.
The Recorder then summed up to the jury, who after a short retirement found the prisoners Guilty.
The Recorder then sentenced them to three months` imprisonment each.
Southeastern Gazette 14-7-1863
Quarter Sessions
These sessions took place on Wednesday last, before J. J, Lonsdale, Esq., the Recorder.
George Downey, 24, and Francis Pollington, 26, soldiers in the 9th Brigade Royal Artillery, were charged with having, on the 13th April last, stolen two half pounds of tobacco, the property of Charles Barton.
The prosecutor is a hairdresser, and on the 13th April, about half-past ten at night, the two prisoners came to his shop and asked for two separate half-pounds of tobacco. After they had received the tobacco, they ran out of the shop, and prosecutor pursued them along the Lower Sandgate Road till he came to the hotel, when he lost of them. He then gave information to the police, and a short time after the two soldiers were observed to go into the Clarendon Hotel, Tontine Street. They were followed by P.C. Smith, who found on Pollington one of the half- pounds of tobacco, which prosecutor identified from the handbill in which it was wrapped.
Three months’ hard labour each.
Folkestone Observer 22-10-1864
Thursday October 20th:- Before W. Bateman Esq., and Captain Kennicott R.N.
Edward Williams, a gentlemanly looking man of about 32 years of age was charged under the Vagrancy Act with being found wandering abroad at night.
P,C, Ovenden said that about 12 o`clock last night his attention was called by several persons to the defendant, who was knocking at the door of Mr. Willis`s herring-hang in Harbour Street, and calling out “Edith! Edith! Why don`t you come out? Won`t they let you out?” Witnss told him no-one was living there, when he said “Just allow me to try once more”. He then knocked again. P.C. Reynolds, who came up, asked if he wanted a lodging, and if he should get him one. He replied “No. I am going to the railway station, to cross to Paris”. He then went in front of the Clarendon Hotel and stood there talking to himself. He then came up to witness and P.C. Reynolds and said “She is there, but they won`t let her come out”. Then he accompanied witness up Dover Street, saying he should go away by the two o`clock train. At the station he offered a porter a 2s. piece to pay his fare to London. The porter said the fare was 13s., and he said it was an extortionate price, and he should take a Hansom. He left the station with witness, and when they reached Mr. Pope`s earthenware shop, in Harbour Street, he looked down the cellar windows and called “Edith! Edith!”. He then went and knocked at the front door saying “Won`t you come out?” or “Won`t they let you come out?”. Witness told defendant he must not disturb people by knocking at the door. He left off for a few moments and then knocked again. Witness then brought the defendant to the station house. He came willingly. He did not appear to be the worse for drink, but perfectly sober. Defendant gave up to witness £4 0s. 3 1/2d., a knife, pair of gloves, and pocket handkerchief.
Defendant now stated he was a classical tutor, residing at 11, Barnsbury Villas, Islington, separated from his wife, and residing with his mother and sisters. Previous to P.C. Ovenden meeting with him he had seen his wife, and spoken to her, and he believed he had seen her go into the place where he had knocked. He denied that his mind had been, or was, affected, but he was subject to fits. He left home yesterday morning and did not intend to go on to Paris, but should remain a day or two in Folkestone.
The bench discharged the prisoner, but directed the Superintendent to keep him in observation, and Mr. Bateman at once wrote to his mother at the address given.
Folkestone Observer 16-10-1869
Wednesday, October 13th: Before R.W. Boarer, John Gambrill, John Clark, and – Dashwood Esqs.
Mrs Daniels applied for a transfer of license granted to Mr. Edwards for the sale of excisable liquors at the Clarendon Hotel. The application was granted.
Folkestone Express 16-10-1869
Wednesday, October 13th: Before J. Gambrill, R.W. Boarer, J. Clark and C. Dashwood Esqs.
Transfer of license.
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