Clarendon Hotel 1900s

Folkestone Express 12-5-1900

Wednesday, May 9^th: Before J. Fitness and Lieut. Col. Hamilton.

The licence of the Clarendon Hotel was provisionally transferred from Mr. Joseph Foster to Mr. Venner.

Folkestone Herald 12-5-1900

Folkestone Police Court

On Wednesday, an endorsement of the licence of the Clarendon was granted to Mr. Thomas Venner from Mr. Foster
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Folkestone Herald 19-5-1900

Felix

The Clarendon Hotel

This well-known commercial establishment has just changed hands. I regret the cause. Mr. Joseph Foster, who has been in possession for so many years, has been compelled to relinquish business owing to serious ill health. Together with his wife he is now residing in Essex, and one and all will hope he may yet be restored to his former self. If loving care and attention count for anything, we may feel sure this will be brought about. Although regret is expressed on all sides at the departure of Mr. and Mrs. Foster, yet this is somewhat mitigated by the knowledge that the famous hostelry has passed into the hands of a gentleman who has won the esteem of all who know him. I refer to Mr. Venner, the proprietor of the Rose Hotel. One of nature`s gentlemen, and withal imbued with keen business faculties, I predict that Mr. Venner will continue to uphold the name of the Clarendon as being one of the best-conducted hotels in the town. At any rate, all who have the pleasure of his acquaintance will wish Mr. Venner`s enterprise the success it undoubtedly deserves. If all licensed premises were conducted on the same admirable lines as the Rose and Clarendon, there would be little to complain of in the length and breadth of the land.

 

Folkestone Chronicle 16-6-1900

Wednesday, June 13^th: Before Messrs. Fitness, Pledge, Pursey, Wightwick, Vaughan, and Spurgen.

Mr. Thomas Venner applied for the transfer of the licence of the Clarendon Hotel to himself from Joseph Foster.

The Chief Constable said that Mr. Venner already held temporary authority, and now applied for the full transfer.

Testimonials were produced, and the Chairman, in granting the transfer, remarked that he was pleased to see such recommendations.

Folkestone Express 16-6-1900

Wednesday, June 13^th: Before J. Fitness, W. Wightwick, C.J. Pursey, and J. Pledge Esqs.

The Bench granted the transfer of the licence of the Clarendon Hotel from Mr. Jos. Foster to Mr. Thomas Venner.

Folkestone Herald 16-6-1900

Folkestone Police Court

On Wednesday last licence was granted to Mr. Venner, for the Clarendon 

Folkestone Chronicle 25-5-1901

Saturday, May 18^th: Before Lieut. Col. Penfold, Messrs. Peden, Pledge, and Stainer, and Lieut. Col. Westropp.

Mr. C. Venner, landlord of the Clarendon Hotel, applied to the Bench to pass certain plans for structural alteration at the hotel.

Inspector Swift said the plans did not contain any new means of access or exit, and he did not think there was anything that the Chief Constable would object to.

 

The Magistrates granted the application.

Folkestone Express 25-5-1901

Saturday, May 18^th: Before Col. Penfold, Alderman J. Pledge, Colonel Westropp, and T.J. Vaughan, W. Wightwick, and Geo. Peden Esqs.

Mr. P. Venner, the proprietor of the Rose Hotel, submitted plans for the alteration of the Clarendon Hotel, and as no objection was raised they were approved by the Bench.

Folkestone Express 21-12-1901

Local News

The Clarendon Hotel

Great alterations and improvements have been made by the present proprietors – the Folkestone Distillery Company – in this old-established and popular hotel. The whole of the ground floor has been remodelled, and very handsomely fitted bars, with beautifully embossed and silvered windows and every modern fitting and appliance, and the most effective decorations have been introduced. The work has been admirably carried out by the contractor, Mr. Fearon, and the hotel, which will be under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Poole, will be formally opened today (Saturday), and we hope it will continue to increase in public favour.

Folkestone Daily News 18-5-1905

Thursday, May 18^th: Before Alderman Vaughan and W.C. Carpenter Esq.

Hubert Lucas was charged with being drunk and incapable yesterday.

P.C. Smoker said he saw the prisoner at 12.20 a.m. in Tontine Street. The prisoner went into the Clarendon Hotel, and witness was called to eject him. As he was incapable he took him into custody.

Prisoner said he was very sorry. He was a stranger in the town and was passing. He had a little rum with some fishermen and it upset him.

As he had been locked up for 24 hours he was discharged.

Folkestone Chronicle 3-6-1905

Wednesday, May 31^st: Before Alderman W.G. Herbert, Mr. J. Stainer, and Mr. C.J. Pursey.

The Magistrates confirmed plans which were submitted for alterations to the Clarendon Hotel 

Folkestone Herald 19-10-1907

Monday, October 15^th: Before The Mayor, Councillor G. Boyd, Messrs. W.G. Herbert, G.I. Swoffer, and R.J. Linton.

Mr. Jenkins was granted an extension for one hour at the Clarendon Hotel, for the annual smoker of the Folkestone and District Pigeon Society.

Note: No mention of Jenkins in More Bastions.