Folkestone Chronicle
20-1-1900
Wednesday, January 17th: Before Mr. Fitness.
A licence to sell
until the annual transfer day was granted to George Huish, for the Alexandra,
Bridge Street.
Note: No mention of Huish in More
Bastions.
On
Wednesday the following transfer was granted: Alexandra Tavern, to Mr. John
Marsh from Mr. George Floyd.
Folkestone Herald
20-1-1900
Folkestone Police Court
Folkestone Express
14-9-1901
Wednesday, September 11th: Before T.J. Vaughan,
G. Peden, and J. Stainer Esqs., Lieut. Col. Westropp, and Lieut. Col. Hamilton.
Mrs. Marsh, widow of John Marsh was granted a transfer of
the licence of the Alexandra, Bridge Street.
Folkestone Herald
14-9-1901
Wednesday, September 11th: Before Councillors
T.J. Vaughan and G. Peden, Mr. J. Stainer, Mr. W. Wightwick, and Lieut.
Colonels Westropp and Hamilton.
The licence of the Alexandra Tavern, Bridge Street, was
transferred to Mary Ann Marsh, widow of the former holder.
The
following temporary transfer was confirmed by the Bench: Alexandra Tavern, from
Mrs. Marsh to Mr. A. Chittenden
Folkestone Herald
15-2-1902
Monday, February 10th: Before W. Wightwick, W.
Salter, W.G. Herbert, and G.I. Swoffer Esqs.
Edward Stephen Gould was charged with stealing a truss of
fodder, value 3s. 3d., the property of Mr. F.T. Bricknell, and Arthur Jones,
with receiving the same, knowing it to have been stolen.
Albert Victor Marsh, of the Alexandra Tavern, Bridge Street,
employed by Mr. F.T. Bricknell, corn and coal dealer, said that about 5.30 on
Saturday he took a truss of fodder to Fredk. Grinstead`s stable in a yard at
the bottom of Denmark Street. He left the fodder outside as the stable door was
locked. He subsequently missed the fodder, and traced it to the top of the
street.
F.T. Bricknell identified the fodder as his property, and
valued it at 3s. 3d.
Inspector Lilley spoke to having traced the route which had
been taken by someone carrying fodder to a stable near the Black Bull Inn, in
the occupation of the prisoner Jones and his brother, who were in partnership
as carters. In a stall he found the fodder produced.
Gould pleaded Guilty and Jones Not Guilty.
Jones said Gould went to his house on Saturday evening and
said he had found the truss of fodder in Canterbury Road. He didn`t offer it
for sale. He said “All right – somebody may claim it – here`s an allowance for
you”. He knew the man was out of work, and did it for charity.
Gould was fined 40s., or one month`s imprisonment, and Jones
£5 or two months.
The Chairman said he hoped it would be a warning to others
not to buy stolen property.
The
licence of the Alexandra Tap was transferred from Mrs. Marsh to Alfred
Chittenden.
The following transfer was granted: The Alexandra Tavern to Alfred Chittenden
Folkestone Chronicle
30-5-1903
Wednesday, May 27th: Before Mr. W. Wightwick,
Lieut. Col. Westropp, Lieut. Col. Hamilton, Colonel Fynmore, and Messrs. W.G.
Herbert, G.I. Swoffer, E.T. Ward, and T.J. Vaughan.
Folkestone Express
30-5-1903
Wednesday, May 27th: Before Alderman Vaughan,
Lieut. Colonels Westropp, Fynmore and Hamilton, G.I. Swoffer, W. Wightwick,
E.T. Ward, and W.G. Herbert Esqs.
The following transfer was granted: The Alexandra Tavern to Alfred Chittenden
Folkestone Herald
30-5-1903
Wednesday, May 27th: Before Mr. W. Wightwick,
Alderman T.J. Vaughan, Lieut. Colonels Westropp, Hamilton, and Fynmore, Messrs.
W.G. Herbert, J. Pledge, and G.I. Swoffer.
Folkestone Chronicle
19-9-1903
Wednesday, September 16th: Before The Mayor and
other Magistrates.
Mr. Haines applied for the temporary transfer of the
Alexandra Tavern, Bridge Street from Wm. Chittenden to Thos. Wm. Mercer. He
said that under Section 4 of the Act relating to beer houses a second transfer
could not take place within twelve months except under exceptional
circumstances, viz., the death of the licensee or the licensee`s bankruptcy. In
this case the applicant`s wife was suffering from a very grave disease, and she
had been advised to get out of the house at once.
Mr. Haines was about to quote a number of cases in support
of his application when he was reminded that the usual notice in writing had
not been given, and the present application could not proceed.
Application
for the transfer of licence of licensed premises was granted for the Alexandra
Tavern
The following licence was transferred: - The Alexandra Tavern, from Henry Chittenden to Thomas William Mercer
Folkestone Herald
19-9-1903
Wednesday, September 16th: Before The Mayor,
Lieut. Colonel Hamilton, and Mr. W.G. Herbert.
The Bench refused the application for the temporary transfer
of the licence of the Alexandra Tavern, Bridge Street, from Wm. Chittenden to
Thos. Wm. Mercer, on the ground that proper notice had not been given.
Folkestone Express
3-10-1903
Saturday, September 26th: Before W.G. Herbert and
J. Stainer Esqs.
On the application of Mr. G.W. Haines (solicitor), the
licence of the Alexandra Tavern was temporarily transferred from Henry
Chittenden to Thomas William Mercer.
Mr. Haines intimated to the Bench that though this was the
second application within twelve months and that it was against the regulations
of the Act, the Magistrates had discretionary powers to grant it provided they
were satisfied. The wife of the present holder of the licence had,
unfortunately, contracted an illness, which made it necessary for her to leave
the premises as soon as possible, and under the circumstances he hoped the
Bench would grant the application.
The Chairman said they were willing to grant a temporary
authority, but pointed out that it would be subject to the Bench confirming the
transfer at the proper time.
Folkestone Herald
3-10-1903
Saturday, September 26th: Before Alderman W.G.
Herbert and Mr. J. Stainer.
On the application of Mr. G.W. Haines the licence of the
Alexandra Tavern was temporarily transferred from henry Chittenden to Thomas
William Mercer.
Folkestone Chronicle
17-10-1903
Wednesday, October 14th: Before Mr. W. Wightwick,
Lieut. Colonel Hamilton, Mr. C.J. Pursey and Mr. G.I. Swoffer.
Folkestone Express
17-10-1903
Wednesday, October 14th: Before Lieut. Col.
Hamilton, W. Wightwick, G.I. Swoffer and C.J. Pursey Esqs.
The following licence was transferred: - The Alexandra Tavern, from Henry Chittenden to Thomas William Mercer
Folkestone Herald
17-10-1903
Wednesday, October 14th: Before Messrs. W.
Wightwick, G.I. Swoffer, C.J. Pursey, and Lieut. Colonel Hamilton.
Licence was transferred as follows: Alexandra Tavern, from
Henry Chittenden to Thomas Wm. Mercer.
Folkestone Daily News
12-4-1905
Wednesday, April 12th: Before Messrs. Spurgen,
Carpenter and Fynmore.
The Alexandra Tavern was transferred from Mr. Mercer to Mr.
Fordred.
Folkestone Express
15-4-1905
Wednesday, April 12th: Before Lieut. Col.
Fynmore, and W.C. Carpenter Esq.
The Bench considered several applications for the transfer
of licences, and granted the following: The Alexandra Tavern from Mr. J.W.
Mercer to Mr. J. Fordred.
Folkestone Herald
15-4-1905
Wednesday, April 11th: Before Mr. W.C. Carpenter
and Councillor R.J. Fynmore.
A special licensing session was held, when the licence of
the Alexandra Tavern was transferred from Mr. F.W. Mercer to Mr. James Fordred.
Folkestone
Daily News 5-12-1906
Wednesday, December 5th: Before Messrs. W.J.
Herbert, Fymore, Hamilton, Linton, Leggett, Ames, Stainer, and Pursey.
Alexandra Tavern, Alexandra Street.
The licence of these premises was transferred to Mr.
Marsh, the former landlord of the Wellington.
Folkestone Express
8-12-1906
Wednesday, December 5th: Before W.G. Herbert
Esq., Lieut. Colonels Hamilton and Fynmore, J. Stainer, C.J. Pursey, T. Ames,
and R.J. Linton Esqs., and Major Leggett.
The following licence was transferred: The Alexandra Tavern,
from Mr. J. Fordred to Mr. Marsh.
Note: This is at variance with More
Bastions.
Folkestone Herald
8-12-1906
Wednesday, December 5th: Before Alderman W.G.
Herbert, Lieut. Colonel Hamilton, Major Leggett, Councillor R.J. Fynmore, and
Messrs. T. Ames, J. Stainer, C.J. Pursey, and R.J. Linton.
Mr. John Marsh applied to have the off-licence of the
Alexandra Tavern, Alexandra Street, temporarily transferred to him from Mr.
James Fordred. Granted.
Note: Date is at variance with More
Bastions.
Folkestone
Daily News 8-12-1906
Saturday, December 8th: Before The Mayor,
Messrs. Herbert, Linton, Stainer, Leggett, and Ames.
James Fordred was summoned for serving a child with
beer in an unsealed vessel.
P.C. Minter deposed that at 8.30 a.m. on the 30th
November he saw the little boy leave carrying a bottle containing porter. He
took the lad back into the tavern, and asked defendant and his wife if they
thought the child was 14. Defendant`s wife said she served it in her husband`s
absence and was entirely to blame.
Defendant said he was ill and his wife was in charge.
Fined 10s. and 9s. costs, or 14 days`.
He had no money, and was taken down below.
Susan Baker was charged with sending the boy for the
beer, but the Chief Constable said she was a cripple and had not been out of
door for eight years, and asked leave to withdraw the summons, which was
granted.
Folkestone Express
15-12-1906
Saturday, December 8th: Before The Mayor, Major
Leggett, and J. Stainer, W.G. Herbert, R.J. Linton, and T. Ames Esqs.
James Fordred, the holder of the Alexandra Tavern off
licence, was summoned for selling beer in an unsealed vessel to a child named
James Baker, who was under 14 years of age. Defendant, in answer to the charge,
said he knew nothing about it.
The Chief Constable explained that the licence had been
transferred from the defendant since the date of the offence.
P.C. Minter said at 8.30 in the evening of the 30th
November he was near the Alexandra Tavern, where he saw a little boy carrying a
bottle in his arms. The cork was loosely put in. The bottle contained one pint
of porter. Witness asked the boy his name, when he commenced to cry. He then
took him to the Alexandra Tavern, where he saw defendant and also his wife.
Witness asked them if they thought the child was old enough to be served with a
pint of intoxicating liquor in a bottle not properly corked and sealed. Mrs.
Fordred replied “No”, and also said she had served the boy in her husband`s
absence. She was very sorry, but being busy she forgot to seal it. She was to
blame. Witness told defendant he should report him. He made no reply.
Defendant persisted in saying that he knew nothing about the
offence.
The Mayor said defendant was responsible for the actions of
his wife, and he would be fined 10s. and 9s. costs, or 14 days`.
Defendant said he had got no money and was taken below.
Susan Baker was summoned for sending her son, John Baker, to
fetch one pint of porter in an unsealed vessel. Defendant did not appear.
The Chief Constable said they saw the condition of the
bottle produced, and he had proceeded against defendant. He had since learned
that she was a cripple, and had been so for some considerable time. Her husband
was away on board one of the colliers, and she had written him (the Chief
Constable) a letter. If the Bench agreed after seeing the letter, he would ask
for the case to be withdrawn.
The Bench agreed, and hoped it would be made generally known
it was an offence to send a child under fourteen for beer in an unsealed
bottle.
The Chief Constable said there was one point that was not
generally known – that the sending of a child under fourteen for any quantity
under an imperial pint was an offence. He hoped the Act would be strictly
enforced in the town.
The
following licence was transferred: The Alexandra Tavern, from James Fordred to
John Marsh.
The
licence of the Alexandra Tavern was transferred from R. Fordred to J. Marsh
Folkestone
Express 26-1-1907
Wednesday, January 23rd: Before E.T. Ward
Esq., Lieut. Cols. Fynmore and Hamilton, Major Leggett, and W.C. Carpenter,
W.G. Herbert, R.J. Linton, and T. Ames Esqs.
Folkestone
Herald 26-1-1907
Wednesday, January 23rd: Before Mr. E.T.
Ward, Alderman W.G. Herbert, Councillor W.C. Carpenter, Colonel Hamilton, and
Messrs. T. Ames, R.J. Linton, and R.J. Fynmore.
Folkestone
Daily News 5-2-1907
Annual Licensing Sessions
Tuesday, February 5th: Before Messrs. Ward,
Hamilton, Linton, Fynmore, Herbert, Pursey, and Carpenter. Mr. Stainer, Mr.
Wells, and Mr. Boyd, the two latter being the new Magistrates, occupied seats
on the Bench, but did not adjudicate.
The Chief Constable read his report as to the number of
houses and convictions, which showed a decrease last year. He recommended that
the Bench should still continue to take advantage of the Act and refer some of
the licences to the Compensation Committee at the Canterbury Quarter Sessions.
He then went on to say that although he did not oppose the renewal of any
licences on the ground of misconduct, there had been five convictions during
the last year, and he had had to warn one licence holder against allowing
betting and taking in slips. He also wished to caution all licence holders that
these practices would not be allowed on any occasion, and after giving this
public warning he should take steps to detect and prosecute for any such
offences.
The Chairman, before commencing, stated that the
Licensing Bench had visited a large number of houses, and they had seen in
various places automatic machines, into which people put pennies, and in some
instances got their penny back or a cigar, &c. The having of these machines
was practically permitting gambling, and it had been decided that they were
illegal. Every licence hiolder must understand that they were to be immediately
removed, otherwise they would be prosecuted for having them. As regards the
automatic musical boxes, gramophones, &c., if licensed victuallers had them
on their premises, they were to be used in such a way as not to be a nuisance
to the neighbourhood, and if complaints were made they would have to be
removed.
The renewal licences for the Black Bull Hotel, the
Railway Inn, the Chequers, Queen`s Head, Channel Inn, Alexandra Tavern,
Perseverance, and Railway Hotel at Shorncliffe, were adjourned till the 4th March, some on
account of convictions, and some for the consideration of closing them under
the Licensing Act. The other applications were granted, a full report of which
will appear in our next issue.
Folkestone
Express 9-2-1907
Annual Licensing Sessions
Wednesday, February 6th: Before E.T. Ward
Esq., W.G. Herbert, R.J. Linton, C.J. Pursey and W.C. Carpenter Esqs., Lieut.
Col. Fynmore, and Lieut. Col. Hamilton.
The Chief Constable read his report as follows:
Chief Constable`s Office, Folkestone, 6th
February, 1907.
Gentlemen, I have the honour to report that there are
at present within your jurisdiction 128 places licensed for the sale by retail
of intoxicating liquors, viz.:- Full licences, 80; beer “on”, 9; beer “off”, 6;
beer and spirit dealers, 14; grocers, 12; chemists, 4; confectioners, 3; total
128. This gives an average, according to the census of 1901, of one licence to
every 239 persons, or one “on” licence to every 344 persons. This is a
reduction of 8 licences as compared with the return presented to you last year,
as the renewal of 3 “off” licences was not applied for at the last annual
licensing meeting, and at the adjourned licensing meeting the renewal of one
full licence was refused on the ground that the premises had been
ill-conducted, and four other full licences were referred to the Compensation
Committee for East Kent on the ground of redundancy. These four licences were
subsequently refused by the Compensation Committee, and after payment of
compensation, the premises were closed on 31st December last. Since
the last annual licensing meeting 22 of the licences have been transferred,
viz:- Full licences, 15; beer “on”, 5; off licences, 2; total 22. During the
year three occasional licences have been granted by the justices for the sale
of intoxicating liquors on premises not ordinarily licensed for such sale, and
thirty extensions of the ordinary time of closing have been granted to licence
holders when balls, dinners, etc., were being held on their premises. During
the year ended 31st December last, 131 persons (106 males and 25
females) were proceeded against for drunkenness. 114 were convicted and 17
discharged. This, it is most satisfactory to find, is a decrease of no less
than 52 persons proceeded against as compared with the preceding year, when 164
were convicted and 19 discharged. Six of the licence holders have been
proceeded against, and five of them convicted, for the following offences:
Selling adulterated whiskey, 1; permitting drunkenness, 1; delivering beer to a
child in unsealed vessels, 2; supplying drink to a constable when on duty, 1;
total, 5. In the latter case notice of appeal against the conviction has been
given by the licensee. Eleven clubs where intoxicating liquor is sold are
registered in accordance with the Act of 1902. There are 16 places licensed for
music and dancing, and two for public billiard playing. I offer no objection to
the renewal of any of the present licences on the ground of misconduct, the
houses generally having been conducted during the past year in a satisfactory
manner, but on one occasion one of the licence holders was cautioned (as the
evidence was insufficient to justify a prosecution) for receiving slips and
money relating to betting, which practice he immediately discontinued, bit I
desire to intimate to all the licence holders that if in future any such
practice is allowed, or any illegal gaming whatever is permitted on their
premises, I shall take such steps as may be necessary to detect and prosecute
the offenders. I beg to submit a plan showing the situation of all “on”
licensed premises within the congested area, which I have marked on the plan,
and would respectfully suggest that the Committee again avail themselves of the
powers given by the Licensing Act, 1904, and refer the renewal of some of the
licences within this area to the Compensation Committee to deal with under the
Act. Within this area there are 920 houses, with a population approximately of
4,600, with 37 “on” licensed houses and 8 other licences, giving a proportion
of one licence to every 20 houses or every 102 persons, and one “on” licence to
every 24 houses or every 124 persons. This number of licences I consider
excessive for the requirements of the neighbourhood. I have received notices
from eight persons of their intention to apply at these sessions for the
following new licences, viz.,:- Full licence 1; beer off 1; cider and sweets
off 1; wine off 3; music, etc., 2; total 8.
I am, Gentlemen, your obedient servant, H. Reeve, Chief
Constable.
The Chairman said the report seemed to be highly
satisfactory. The Magistrates were very pleased to see the diminution in the
number of cases of drunkenness brought before the Bench. One point about the report
he wanted to make a remark upon, and that was the prevalence of gaming in
public houses. In several houses the Committee visited they saw automatic
machines, in which customers placed pennies and pulled a trigger. Occasionally
they got something out for their pennies. That was gaming. It had been decided
to be illegal, and they warned all licence holders that they would be watched,
and that the machines would not be allowed, and proceedings would be taken
against the offending publicans, whose licences would be jeopardised next year.
There was one other point of a similar nature with regard to musical
instruments, which were reported to be a great nuisance. They warned all
licence holders to be careful not to create a nuisance with those pianos and other
instruments, which were now very common indeed in public houses.
Adjourned: The Black Bull Hotel, the Alexandra Tavern,
the Imperial Hotel, Black Bull Road, and the Railway Hotel, Coollinge.
Folkestone
Herald 9-2-1907
Annual Licensing Sessions
Wednesday, February 6th: Before Mr. E.T.
Ward, Alderman W.G. Herbert, Lieut. Colonel Hamilton, Major Leggett, Councillor
W.C. Carpenter, and Messrs. R.J. Fynmore, R.J. Linton, and C.J. Pursey
The Chief Constable presented his annual report (for
details see Folkestone Express report).
The Chairman: The report seems to be very satisfactory,
and we are very glad to see the diminution in the number of cases of
drunkenness brought before the Bench. One point about the report I should like
to make a remark upon, and that is about gambling in public houses. In every
house we have visited we saw automatic machines in which you put a penny,
pulled a trigger, and occasionally you get something out, either your penny
back, or a card for a cigar. That is gaming, and it has been decided as
illegal, and we warn all licence holders who have these machines that they must
be removed or otherwise proceedings will be taken against them for gaming, and
their licences may be in jeopardy next year. There is another thing. In the
same way, with regard to these musical instruments, which have been reported to
the Bench as a great nuisance, we warn all the licence holders to be careful,
and not create nuisances with these machines.
The renewals of the licences of the Black Bull Hotel,
Alexandra Tavern, Imperial, and Railway Hotel were all adjourned till the
adjourned sessions for reasons not given
The Justices fixed the 4th March as the date
of the adjourned licensing meeting.
Folkestone
Express 9-3-1907
Adjourned Licensing Sessions
The adjourned licensing sessions were held on Monday at
the Police Court, when the principal business to be considered was whether or
not the five licences should be referred to the East Kent Licensing Committee
for compensation. The Licensing Justices on the Bench were E.T. Ward Esq.,
Lieut. Col. Fynmore, Lieut. Col. Hamilton, W.G. Herbert, C.J. Pursey, R.J.
Linton and W.C. Carpenter Esqs., while other justices present were Major
Leggett, Mr. G. Boyd, and Mr. J. Stainer.
Alexandra Tavern
The licence of the Alexandra Tavern was also renewed,
the Chief Constable explaining that the licence was withheld at the annual
meeting owing to a conviction having been recorded against the previous tenant.
He had, however, no objection to make to the renewal.
Folkestone
Herald 9-3-1907
Adjourned Licensing Sessions
Monday, March 4th: Before Mr. E.T. Ward,
Alderman W.G. Herbert, Lieut. Colonel Hamilton, Councillors W.C. Carpenter and
G. Boyd, and Messrs. R.J. Fynmore, C.J. Pursey, R.J. Linton, and J. Stainer.
Alexandra Tavern
The renewal of this licence was adjourned from the last
Council owing to a conviction against a previous tenant. It was now renewed.
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