Isle Of Cyprus, Bayle Street 1877 - 1913

Former Isle Of Cyprus, Summer 2011

 

Former Isle of Cyprus, 1965. Credit Folkestone Library

 

Licensees

Richard Lyne 1877 1881

Matilda Lyne 1881 1888

Edwin Price 1888 1892

Lucien Mepham 1892 1895

George Preece 1895 1896

Alfred Smith 1896 1897

Alfred Averre 1897 1897

Charles Grist 1897 1900

Frank Clayson 1900 1902

William Halford 1902 1906

William Taylor 1906 1913

Folkestone Express 6-9-1879

Saturday, 30^th August: Before The Mayor, Aldermen Caister and Sherwood, General Cannon, Captain Carter, W.J. Jeffreason and J. Clark Esqs.

Richard Lyne was summoned for keeping open his house, the Druids` Arms, otherwise the Isle Of Cyprus Inn, on Saturday, the 23^rd ult. during prohibited hours.

P.C. Montague Smith said on Saturday the 23^rd he was on duty in Bayle Street at twenty minutes to six in the morning and saw the door of defendant`s house open. He went inside and saw the landlord at the counter. A glass was standing there, three parts full of malt liquor. A man named Thomas Golder was in front of the bar. He said to the landlord “This won`t do”, and told him he should report the occurrence.

Cross-examined: No-one told me to go to the house. I do not know if there is another door leading to the street. I do not know how many lodgers there were in the house, but several. I did not taste the liquor, but it looked like porter. The man Golder was standing about a yard from the glass.

Arthur Darrell, a visitor, lodging in the house, proved that on this morning another lodger went out at about 20 minutes to six to bathe.

Mr. Wightwick, who appeared for the defendant, said the facts were that the man Golder, referred to by the Constable, was an industrious man, who went to the defendant`s house early every morning to scrub down the passage and outside premises, and had done so ever since Mr. Lyne had been in the house, upwards of a year. There was no liquor drawn, and the small quantity which the constable saw in the glass was left standing on the counter the night before.

The Magistrates consulted for a few minutes on the bench, and then retired. On their return the Mayor said they had decided to convict, and defendant would be fined £2 10s. and 10s. costs, or 21 days` imprisonment.

Mr. Wightwick said his client would appeal against the conviction.

Thomas Golder was then summoned for being found on the above premises on the same occasion.

P.C. Smith repeated his evidence. He said he saw Golder go into the house, and before he went in he asked witness if he would “have half a pint”, but he declined. Witness was standing outside a few minutes before he went in.

In cross-examination witness said he did not see the door opened, nor had he seen anyone go in or come out.

Mr. Wightwick said the man went there to do his work. He had always been employed by Mr. Lyne to clear up the premises, and did not go for the purpose of obtaining drink.

Mr. Lyne was called, and said he had several lodgers in the house, and that there was no way out except by the front door. About sixteen minutes to six he opened the house to let one of the lodgers out, and at the same time Golder came in for the purpose of doing his work. His duty was to call up the lodgers and to clear up the bar. He neither drew any beer nor sold any that morning. Defendant, he believed, worked for Mr. Tolputt, and had to be at his work at six o`clock. Witness paid defendant a shilling or eighteen pence a week, according to what he had done, and frequently gave him clothing and other articles.

The Magistrates consulted for some minutes as to this case, and on the Mayor announcing that the Bench had decided to convict, General Cannon interposed the remark “A majority of the Bench”.

Defendant was fined 5s. and 10s. costs, or seven days` imprisonment.

Southeastern Gazette 18-4-1881

Local News

On Saturday Richard Lyne, landlord of the Cyprus Inn, on the Bayle, was summoned for having his house open for the sale of intoxicating liquors during prohibited hours, viz., at 8.30 a.m. on Sunday, April 10th.

The Bench, after hearing the evidence, dismissed the case.

Richard Jordan and William Stevenson were charged with being on licensed premises—the Cyprus—at the same time and place.

As the evidence in this case had been similar to that in the former, the superintendent, with the permission of the Bench, withdrew the charge. 

Folkestone Express 23-4-1881

Saturday, April 16^th: Before The Mayor, Aldermen Caister and Sherwood, General Cannon, Colonel de Crespigny, J. Clark and J. Holden Esqs.

Richard Lyne was summoned for opening his house, the Druid`s Arms (or Cyprus Inn), on the 10^th inst. during prohibited hours. Mr. Wightwick appeared for the defence.

Superintendent Rutter said on Sunday the 10^th, at 8.25 in the morning, in company with Sergeant Ovenden, he visted the defendant`s house, the Cyprus Inn, on the Bayle. The front door was shut, but not locked. He saw two men standing in front of the bar; one had a pint glass in his hand, containing malt liquor, the other man was standing near him talking. He did not see defendant.

Cross-examined: I saw the defendant`s wife. She came in whilst I was there. He asked why the men were there, and she said she didn`t know.

Mr. Wightwick explained that one of the men, named Jordan, was called in by the landlord and asked to fetch some flour, for which he gave him a glass of beer. The other man, named Stevenson, went in to explain his neglect in not delivering some coal, and to ask if Monday would do for them.

The defendant was sworn, and said on Sunday, the 10^th inst., he saw a man named Jordan and asked him to get some flour, for which he gave him a glass of beer. Another man named Stevenson went in to give a reason for not delivering some coals. He had nothing to drink. Jordan did not fetch the flour after the police came in, nor would witness allow Stevenson to bring the coal in.

Richard Jordan said Mr. Lyne opened the door of his house and asked him to fetch some flour. He said he would, and Mr. Lyne gave him a glass of beer. Stevenson followed witness in, and asked Mr. Lyne about some coals.

In reply to the Magistrates` Clerk, witness said he did not pay any money.

Stevenson said he heard defendant call Jordan. He followed him in and asked defendant if Monday would do for the coals he had ordered.

The Bench dismissed the case, considering there was a doubt as to whether an offence had actually been committed. They, however, cautioned the defendant.

Richard Jordan and William Stevenson were summoned for being on licensed premises during prohibited hours.

Superintendent Rutter asked permission to withdraw the summons in consequence of the former case having failed, and the Bench consented to the withdrawal.

Folkestone Chronicle 24-9-1881

Death

On the 16^th inst., at the Cyprus Inn, Bayle Street, Folkestone, Richard Lyne, aged 61 years.

 

Folkestone Chronicle 24-12-1881

Wednesday, December 21^st: Before The Mayor, Col. De Crespigny, Capt. Carter, Alds. Caister and Sherwood, J. Holden esq., and Mr. Fitness

The license of the Cyprus Inn was transferred to the widow of the late landlord.

Folkestone Express 24-12-1881

Wednesday, December 21^st: Before The Mayor, Colonel De Crespigny, Captain Carter, Aldermen Caister and Sherwood, J. Holden and J. Fitness Esqs.

The license of the Cyprus Inn was transferred to the widow of the late landlord, Richard Lyne.

Folkestone Chronicle 29-9-1888

Wednesday, September 26^th: Before The Mayor, J. Clarke Esq., Alderman Banks, F. Boykett Esq., and Major H.W. Poole

Adjourned Licensing Sessions

The licence of the Cyprus Inn on the Bayle was transferred to James Brice.

Holbein`s Visitors` List 21-1-1891

Saturday, January 17^th: Before The Mayor, Colonel De Crespigny, Surgeon General Gilbourne, H.W. Poole and W.G. Herbert Esqs.

Thomas Smith was charged with being drunk and disorderly on The Bayle on the 16^th of January.

P.C. Read said that about 10.42 the previous night he saw the defendant very drunk outside the Cyprus Inn. Asked to go away, Thomas said he should go when he liked, and enquired whether the constable thought his (adjective) clothes were going to frighten him. As he would not go away, Read took him into custody.

Defendant said he certainly got excited and had a little drop of drink, but denied having used any naughty words. He was very sorry and it should not occur again.

Fined 5s. and 4s. 6d. costs, and allowed until Monday for payment.

Folkestone Chronicle 6-8-1892

Wednesday, August 3^rd: Before Mr. J. Holden and Mr. Fitness.

The licence of the Cyprus Inn, on The Bayle, was transferred from Mr. E.J. Price to Mr. E. Meppin, late manager to Mr. T.J. Vaughan, grocer.

Folkestone Express 9-12-1893

Wednesday, December 6^th: Before H.W. Poole, W. Wightwick and W.G. Herbert Esqs., and Surgeon General Gilbourne.

A music licence was granted to Mr. Mepham of the Cyprus, Bayle.

Folkestone Visitors` List 13-12-1893

Police Court Notes

Harmony is to prevail at the Cyprus, on the Bayle. Mr. Mepham, the spirited proprietor has been granted a music licence for his house.

Folkestone Express 8-9-1894

Saturday, September 1^st: before The Mayor, Captain Carter, Aldermen Sherwood, Pledge, and Dunk, and J. Fitness, G. Spurgen, and J. Holden Esqs.

Mr. L. Mepham, of the Cyprus Inn, was granted an occasional licence for a smoking concert at the Town Hall, on Thursday, from seven till ten.

Folkestone Chronicle 7-6-1895

Local News

At the Borough Police Court on Wednesday a temporary licence was granted to Mr. Preece to sell at the Cyprus Inn.

Folkestone Express 8-6-1895

Wednesday, June 5^th: Before C.J. Pursey and W. Wightwick Esqs.

The licence of the Isle Of Cyprus was transferred to Mr. G. Priest.

Folkestone Herald 17-7-1897

Police Court Report

On Friday – the Mayor presiding – John Pearse pleaded Guilty to being drunk and disorderly and using obscene language on The Bayle on the previous day.

P.C. Johnson saw him in the bar of the Cypress (sic) public house, and as he refused to go away arrested him. There were 30 or 40 people outside.

Fined 10s., 4s. 6d. costs, or 14 days` hard labour.

 

Folkestone Express 24-7-1897

Friday, July 16^th: Before The Mayor, Alderman Pledge, J. Fitness and T.J. Vaughan Esqs.

John Pearce was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and using obscene language on The Bayle.

P.C. Johnson said he saw the defendant in the bar of the Isle Of Cyprus inn, very drunk and using obscene language. He called the landlord`s attention to defendant, and he requested witness to remove him. He replied that he would assist the landlord.

Superintendent Taylor said the defendant was before the Bench on a similar charge on the 24^th June, and was then discharged with a caution, as his arm was injured and he had been treated at the hospital.

Fined 10s. 6d. and 4s. 6d. costs, or 14 days` hard labour.

Folkestone Chronicle 28-8-1897

Saturday, August 21^st: Before The Mayor and other Magistrates.

Mr. George E. Winch was granted the transfer of the licence of the Isle Of Cyprus Inn, The Bayle.

Note: This transfer does not appear in More Bastions.

 

Folkestone Herald 28-8-1897

Folkestone Police Court

On Saturday last – the Mayor (Alderman Banks) presiding – a temporary authority was granted to Mr. George F. Winch for the Isle Of Cyprus on The Bayle. Mr. Haines appeared for the applicant.

This transfer does not appear in More Bastions.

 

Folkestone Herald 18-9-1897

Police Court Report

On Wednesday – the Mayor presiding – a transfer licence was granted to Mr. George Winch, Isle Of Cyprus  

Note: No record of Winch listed in More Bastions.

 

Folkestone Herald 9-10-1897

Police Court Report

On Saturday – the Mayor (Alderman Banks) presiding – a temporary authority was granted to Mr. Charles John Crist for the Isle Of Cyprus.