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Saturday 22 June 2013

Mechanics` Arms 1900 - 1904



Folkestone Express 4-8-1900

Wednesday, August 1st: Before Capt. Carter, W. Wightwick, J. Fitness, J. Pledge, C.J. Pursey and W.G. Herbert Esqs.

Mr. G. John Lawrence, a professional singer, was granted a transfer of licence of the Mechanics` Arms.
 
Folkestone Express 15-9-1900

Wednesday, September 12th: Before J. Fitness, J. Pledge, W. Wightwick, and J. Stainer Esqs.

George J. Lawrence applied for transfer of the licence of the Mechanics` Arms. It was granted.

Folkestone Herald 15-9-1900

Folkestone Police Court

On Monday, transfer was granted to the following: Mr. George John Lawrence for the Mechanics Arms.

Folkestone Chronicle 22-2-1902

Wednesday, February 19th: Before Mr. J. Stainer, Lieut. Col. Westropp, Alderman Vaughan, and Mr. G. Peden.

Mr. “Johnnie” Lawrence, Folkestone`s popular comedian, and landlord of the Mechanics Arms, St. John`s Street, appeared to answer a summons for keeping licensed premises open during prohibited hours. Mr. G.W. Haines defended, and entered a plea of Not Guilty.

Inspector Swift said that about 12 minutes past eleven on the 13th inst., he saw four men leave the Mechanics Arms, a licensed house in the occupation of defendant. Witness went into the bar, and saw Mrs. Lawrence, wife of the defendant. She was filling a measure from the engine, and someone in the compartment handed her a jug into which she emptied the contents. At the same time he observed two pennies on the counter, which were pushed to Mrs. Lawrence. He went to the door of the bottle and jug department, and saw Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Greengrass leaving. Mr. Greengrass was carrying the jug which witness had seen. The jug contained beer and had some froth on top. Witness said to Mrs. Lawrence “You have served a pint of beer”. Mrs. Lawrence came to the door and witness then observed “You have served this man: it is considerably past 11 o`clock”. He also pointed to the two pence which had been tendered in payment. Mrs. Lawrence looked at the money, and then looked up at the clock. She said “Yes, you are quite right; I did not think it was so late”. She added that she had just called time, and that she was in charge of the house as Mr. Lawrence was away singing at a concert. Witness said he would report her for having the house open for the sale of and for selling intoxicating liquors during prohibited hours.

By Mr. Haines: The time 11.12 was his own time, and was not taken from the public house clock. He heard the Town Hall clock strike and set his watch to it. He could not say what was Greenwich Time. The Town Hall clock was set by Greenwich Time, and was not generally more than one minute out. Mr. Greengrass did not make any statement as to why he was in the house.

Mr. Haines, for the defence, submitted that the prosecution could not succeed, as it was necessary under the Act to prove that the time given in evidence was Greenwich Time. This the prosecution had not done, and he would suggest that there was five minutes difference in the times, and if the Inspector was going by the clock at the Mechanics Arms the difference in time might be accounted for, as the clock was kept some six minutes fast to enable the house to be cleared to time. The Inspector had told them in evidence that he was in the habit of setting his watch by the Town Hall, and as the prosecution had not proved that the Town Hall clock was set by Greenwich Time, he submitted that they could not succeed. Abandoning that part of the defence, he would also submit that in the face of the evidence to be given for the defence, that Lawrence had not committed an offence under the Licensing Laws.

Thomas Greengrass said he was a painter by trade, and lived at No. 33, St. John`s Street. He and his wife were, and had been some time, personal friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence. He had been asked by Mr. Lawrence, when he was at concerts, etc., to look in at the house and assist Mrs. Lawrence, and to see that nothing unpleasant occurred. On the night in question he went to the Mechanics Arms at twenty minutes to ten, and took his jug with him. At 11 o`clock he and his wife were in the bar. As the clock struck once he went out. He did not know which clock was striking. There was sometimes a difference of three minutes between the clock at St. Michael`s Church and the clock at the Congregational Church. When all was quiet he said to Mrs. Lawrence “If you will put me a pint of beer in the jug, I will say goodnight”. The beer was served and as he went outside the door the Inspector met him and told him to go back again. From the time he heard the clock strike until he went out some three minutes had elapsed. The Inspector took his name and address, and the last thing the officer did was to call his attention to the time. The clock was at 12 minutes past eleven, but he told the Inspector that it was six minutes fast. When witness looked at his own watch it was four minutes past eleven.

Cross-examined by the Chief Constable: He did not know the Greenwich meat time himself. (Laughter) The beer was drawn just before he left the house. He did not deny that the Inspector saw it drawn. If the officer said he heard the Town Hall clock strike eleven when beside the Red Cow in Foord, it might take him more than two minutes to get to the Mechanics Arms. Policemen did not generally run, but he had seen them walk very fast. It would take perhaps more than two minutes to walk that distance. He would admit that the beer was drawn at 11.02.

Mrs. Eliza Greengrass corroborated, and said that she was sitting down to have her supper on her own house, one door off, when the clock struck the quarter past.

In cross-examination by the Chief Constable, witness admitted that the beer was drawn just after eleven according to the Mechanics Arms clock.

Mrs. Ellen Lawrence, wife of the defendant, also gave corroborative evidence, and deposed as to Mr. Lawrence being at a concert on the night in question, and to Mr. and Mrs. Greengrass coming in as previously stated.

By the Chief Constable: She admitted that it was two minutes past eleven when the beer was drawn.

By Mr. Haines: She only admitted that it was past eleven by their own clock, which was fast.

The Chief Constable submitted that the witnesses for the defence had proved the case by admitting that the beer was drawn after eleven.

The Chairman said that the Bench had given the case very careful consideration, and they came to the conclusion that a technical offence had been committed. It was not for the Bench to calculate between Greenwich and Folkestone time, although the fair assumption would be that Folkestone time, being regulated by the Post Office, was Greenwich Time. The question at issue was but a small one, and the Magistrates had decided to take a lenient view of the case. They considered that the matter would be met by fining the defendant £1 and 12s. 6d. costs. The licence would not be endorsed.

Alderman Vaughan and Mr. Peden did not adjudicate in this case.

Folkestone Express 22-2-1902

Wednesday, February 19th: Before J. Stainer, Geo. Peden, and T.J. Vaughan Esqs., and Colonel W.K. Westropp.

George John Lawrence, the landlord of the Mechanics Arms, St. John`s Street, was summoned for keeping his house open during prohibited hours on the 13th inst. Mr. G.W. Haines appeared for the defendant, who pleaded Not Guilty.

Inspector Swift said about 11.12 p.m. on the 13th inst. he was in St. John`s Street, when he saw four men leaving the public bar of the Mechanics Arms, of which the defendant was the landlord. On going into the bar he saw Mrs. Lawrence filling a pint pewter measure from the engine, and someone in the adjoining compartment handed her a jug, into which she emptied the contents. At the same time two pence was pushed on to the counter. He went out of the door and saw Mr. Thomas Greengrass and his wife leaving the house, one holding a jug containing beer, which had a thick froth on the top. Mrs. Lawrence, the landlady, came to the door, and he said to her “You have just served this man with a pint of beer, and it is considerably past eleven o`clock”. Witness pointed to the two pence still on the counter. She looked on the counter and then at the clock, and said “Yes, that`s right. I did not think it was quite so late; I had just called time” She said she was in charge as her husband was at a concert. When he told her that he would report it, she made no reply.

By Mr. Haines: It was twelve minutes past eleven when he spoke to Mrs. Lawrence. He timed his watch by the Town Hall clock, and he did not know where Greenwich time could be obtained in Folkestone. He saw the two pence placed on the counter.

Thomas Greengrass, of No. 33, St. John`s Street, a painter and a personal friend of the defendant, said he was in charge of the house while the defendant`s wife was indisposed, to see there was no disturbance. He went on the night in question about 10.20, and about 11 o`clock there was only one customer in his bar, who went out. There was a difference of three minutes between the Congregational Church and St. Michael`s Church clocks. He then got his pint of beer and was going home when the Inspector ordered him back.

The Chief Constable: Now, Greengrass, can you give us the Greenwich time? (Laughter)

Witness: No, sir.

Continuing, he said the beer was drawn after eleven o`clock. He knew Mr. Lawrence`s clock was five minutes fast.

Ellen Lawrence, wife of the defendant, said when her husband was absent Mr. Greengrass assisted her if necessary. Mrs. Greengrass was also there. Their clock was always six minutes fast so as to clear the house. About eleven o` clock on the day in question Mr. and Mrs. Greengrass were in the private bar, and another customer in the public bar. She did not hear any clock strike, and she thought it was 11 o`clock when she drew a pint of beer for Mr. Greengrass.

Supt. Reeve: You admit drawing the beer after eleven o`clock? – Yes, sir.

Mr. Haines: When you say after 11 o`clock, you mean by your clock? – Yes, sir.

Eliza Greengrass corroborated, saying the conversation took quite four minutes before the Inspector took the time.

The Bench said it had been admitted all round the house was open after 11 o`clock. They assumed they had Greenwich time at the railway and the Post Office, and the Town Hall clock was rarely defective. As it was a small matter they would deal with it leniently, and only inflict a fine of £1 and 12s. costs, or 14 days` imprisonment.

Folkestone Herald 22-2-1902

Wednesday, February 19th: Before J. Stainer and G. Peden Esqs., Alderman Vaughan, and Col. W.K. Westropp.

George John Lawrence, landlord of the Mechanics Arms, was summoned for keeping his house open during prohibited hours on the 13th inst. Mr. G.W. Haines appeared for the defendant. Defendant pleaded Not Guilty.

Inspector Swift stated that about 11.12 p.m. on the date in question he was in St. John`s Street when he saw four men leaving the public bar of the house. On entering the bar he saw Mrs. Lawrence filling a pewter measure from the engine, and someone in the adjoining compartment handed her a jug, into which she put the contents. At the same time twopence was pushed on to the counter. Witness went out of the door and saw Mr. Thos. Greengrass and his wife leaving the house. They had a jug containing beer, with a thick froth upon it. Mrs. Lawrence, the landlady, came to the door, and witness said to her “You have just served this man with a pint of beer; it is considerably past 11 o`clock”. Witness pointed to the twopence, which was still on the counter. She said “Yes, that`s right; I did not think it was quite as late. I had just called time”. She then said she was in charge of the house, her husband being out singing at concerts. Witness told her that he should report the case, and she did not reply.

By Mr. Haines: It was 12 past 11when he spoke to Mrs. Lawrence. His watch was timed by the Town Hall clock. He did not know where Greenwich time could be obtained at Folkestone.

Thos. Greengrass, of 33, St. John`s Street, said he was a friend of the defendant, and he often went to the house to see there was no disturbance when defendant`s wife was out, as the latter`s wife was indisposed. At 11 o`clock on the night in question there was only one customer in the bar, and he went out. Witness said there was a difference between the Congregational Church and St, Michael`s Church clocks. He got his beer as usual, and was on the way home as the Inspector stopped him. The beer was drawn after 11 o`clock by Mrs. Lawrence`s clock, which was always kept 5 or 6 minutes fast.

Ellen Lawrence, defendant`s wife, said Mr. Greengrass often came in to assist her when her husband was not there. Their clock was always kept about 6 minutes fast so that they could clear the house quickly. She did not hear any clock strike, and thought it was 11 o`clock when she drew the pint for Mr. Greengrass.

Supt. Reeve: Do you admit drawing the beer after 11 o`clock?

Witness: Yes, sir.

Mr. Haines: That is after 11 o`clock by your clock?

Witness: Yes, sir.

Eliza Greengrass also gave evidence.

The Chairman said it had been admitted all round that the house was open after 11 o`clock. The Town hall clock was rarely wrong. As it appeared to be but a small matter, the Bench would deal leniently with it, and inflict a fine of £1 and 12. costs, or 14 days` in default. 

Folkestone Express 28-6-1902

Saturday, June 21st: Before Aldermen Penfold and Vaughan, W.G. Herbert, J. Stainer, and W.C. Carpenter Esqs., and Lieut. Colonel Westropp.

Mr. G.J. Lawrence, of the Mechanics Arms, applied for a temporary livence to sell liquors at the Coronation Fete on the 27th inst., the hours being from 12 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Supt. Reeve objected to 10 p.m., and thought 9 p.m. quite late enough, and the Bench granted it to that hour.

Folkestone Herald 28-6-1902

Saturday, June 21st: Before Alderman Lieut. Colonel Penfold, Liuet. Colonel Westropp, Aldermen Herbert and Vaughan, Mr. J. Stainer, and Mr. W.C. Carpenter.

Mr. “Johnny” Lawrence, of the Mechanics Arms, was granted an occasional licence for the Coronation Sports, from noon until 9 p.m.
 
Folkestone Express 2-8-1902

Wednesday, July 30th: Before Alderman Banks, G.I. Swoffer, and W.G. Herbert Esqs.

An occasional licence was granted to Mr. J. Lawrence for Ashley Park on August Bank Holiday.

Folkestone Herald 2-8-1902

Wednesday, July 30th: Before Aldermen Banks and Herbert, and Mr. Swoffer.

Mr. J. Lawrence applied for an occasional licence in Ashley Park on Bank Holiday. Granted. 

Folkestone Express 9-8-1902

Wednesday, August 6th: Before Lieut. Col. Hamilton and J. Stainer Esq.

Mr. J. Lawrence applied for a renewal of his licence for the Coronation Fete on Saturday. Granted.
 
Folkestone Chronicle 7-2-1903

Saturday, January 31st: Before W.G. Herbert Esq., Colonel Westropp, and Messrs. G. Peden and J. Stainer.

Mr. Johnny Lawrence, of the Mechanics Arms, made a speech to the Magistrates, from which it seemed that old workmen from the Corporation were to be provided with a dinner at the Town Hall and as, in addition to the old men, about 100 paying guests were expected, Mr. Lawrence wanted an occasional licence.

The Chief Constable offered no objection, but said that under the new Act he had to be served with a notice by the applicant. This Mr. Lawrence had done, but had omitted to mention the date.

Mr.Lawrence said the date was Friday, the 6th inst.

The Chairman said that this being the first case in which a notice had to be served, the application could be amended, and the date filled in, but in future the Bench would require due observation of the conditions.

They granted the application.

£25 Reward

That an anonymous letter having been written by some person or persons unknown to the Magistrates with a view to injure Johnny Lawrence in his application  for a renewal of his licence of the Mechanics Arms, the above reward will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to the conviction of the offender or offenders.

Information to be given to Johnny Lawrence, Mechanics Arms, Folkestone. 5th March, 1903.

Folkestone Chronicle 7-3-1903

Adjourned Licensing Sessions.

On Wednesday morning the large hall at the Folkestone Town hall was crowded to excess by temperance people, publicans, “trade” sympathisers, and some hundreds of the neutral public, to witness the anticipated legal combat over licensing matters in the borough. The Court presented a very animated appearance. On the Bench were Mr. W. Wightwick, Colonel Hamilton, Mr. W.G. Herbert, Mr. E.T. Ward, Mr. J. Pledge, Lieut. Col. Westropp, and Mr. C.J. Pursey. Facing the Bench were a noble array of legal luminaries, including Mr. Lewis Glyn K.C., and Mr. Percival Hughes, instructed respectively by Mr. Martin Mowll and Mr. G. Haines, to represent the applicants in the cases of opposed old licences; Mr. Thomas Matthew and Mr. Thorn Drury, instructed by Mr. Minter, representing new applicants; and Mr. Montague Bradley, solicitor, who held a watching brief for the Temperance Council. The Chief Constable, Mr. Harry Reeve, was present conducting the opposition. These gentlemen were flanked by the Press on one side, and on the other by either the principals or representatives of the various breweries having interests in the town, such as Messrs. Leney, Mackeson, Nalder and Colyer, Flint, G. Beer, etc.

The Chairman, in opening the Court, said that 23 full licences stood adjourned since the previous Court. Since the adjournment, enquiries had been made, and from those enquiries the Chief Constable was instructed to persevere in the objection against nine houses, viz.: The Providence, Mr. Arthur F. East; Marquis Of Lorne, Wm. R. Heritage; Granville, Charles Partridge; Victoria, Alfred Skinner; Tramway, Fredk. Skinner; Hope, Stephen J. Smith; Star, Ernest Tearall; Bricklayers Arms, Joseph A. Whiting; and Blue Anchor, Walter Whiting. From a recent inspection of those houses, however, the Bench had decided to withdraw the objections against the Victoria, the Hope, and the Blue Anchor, and proceed with the remainder. Regarding the 17 houses which would that day have their licences renewed without opposition, the Bench had decided to deal with them at the 1904 Sessions according to the then ruling circumstances. The Bench desired to warn Mrs. Brett, of the Swan Hotel, as to her husband`s conduct of the business. In the cases of the London And Paris, the Imperial Hotel, the Mechanics Arms, and those houses against which convictions were recorded, it was the desire of the Bench to warn the various landlords that any further breach of the licensing laws would place their licences seriously in jeopardy. With respect to the Imperial Tap (sic), the Castle, and those houses which had been originally objected to for structural alterations to be made, the Bench now renewed the licences on the condition that the order made as to the various alterations should be carried out in 14 days. It was the wish of the Bench that the general warning should also apply to the beerhouses under the Act of 1869.

Coming to the licences in the old portion of the town, the Bench were of opinion that they were out of all proportion to the population, and it was the purpose of the Bench to obtain information before the 1904 Sessions which would lead to their reduction. In the meantime, the Bench invited the brewers and owners to co-operate with the Magistrates in arriving at the mode of the reduction. Failing that, the Justices would take the matter into their own hands, and, he hoped, arrive at conclusions on a fair and equitable basis. (Hear, hear)

Mr. Lewis Glyn K.C. at once asked the Bench to withdraw their opposition to all the opposed licences this year. With the whole of his learned friends, he thought he was right in saying that in view of legislation in the coming year it would be fairer to the Trade to wait until 1904 before taking any drastic action. He would submit that because a neighbourhood happened to be congested, it was hardly fair to take away one man`s living and to hand it over to another, which such a proceeding practically meant.

The Chairman said the Bench would note Counsel`s observations, but the applications must proceed in the usual way.

Mr. Lawrence, of the Mechanics Arms, was then called, and the Chairman said that by that morning`s post the members of the Licensing Committee had each received an offensive letter purporting to be signed by “Johnny Lawrence” threatening the lives of the said Magistrates if his licence was not granted.

Mr. Lawrence looked very surprised, and denied all knowledge of the letter, at the same time asking to be allowed to see the writing.

The Chairman said the Bench only mentioned the episode. They did not for a moment believe Mr. Lawrence knew anything about it.

Folkestone Express 7-3-1903

Wednesday, March 4th: Before W. Wightwick, Col. Hamilton, Col. Westropp, E.T. Ward, J. Pledge, W.G. Herbert, and C.J. Pursey Esqs.

Adjourned Licensing Sessions

In the case of the licence of the Mechanics Arms, which was one of those “put back”, the Chairman called Mr. Lawrence, the licensee, and said to him: The members of the Licensing Committee today, before breakfast, received an anonymous letter – or rather a letter purporting to be signed by you – threatening their lives. I don`t know whether you wrote it or not, but we hope that you will not now carry out that threat just at present (Laughter) because it would make us rather unhappy perhaps.

Mr. Lawrence: No, sir. I have not written any letter, and know nothing about it.

The Chairman: Someone wrote it. You know, perhaps, who did it? It was to make us go in fear and trembling. (Laughter)

Mr. Hughes said he appeared in the case, and he might say it was not in his instructions. (Laughter)

Mr. Herbert: We don`t think for a moment that Mr. Lawrence wrote that letter, but it was written.

Folkestone Herald 7-3-1903

Adjourned Licensing Sessions

The Adjourned Licensing Sessions for the Borough of Folkestone were held in the Town hall on Wednesday. In view of the opposition by the police to a number of the existing licences extraordinary interest was evinced in the meeting, and when the proceedings commenced at eleven o`clock in the morning there was a very large attendance, the “trade” being numerously represented. Representatives of the Folkestone Temperance Council and religious bodies in the town were also present, prominent amongst them being Mr. J. Lynn, Mrs. Stuart, and the Rev. J.C. Carlile. Prior to the commencement of business the Licensing Justices held a private meeting amongst themselves. When the doors were thrown open to the public there was a tremendous rush for seats. The Justices present were the following:- Mr. W. Wightwick, Mr. E.T. Ward, Mr. W.G. Herbert, Lieut. Col. Hamilton, Mr. J. Pledge, Lieut. Col. Westropp, and Mr. C.J. Pursey.

Before proceeding with the business, the Chairman announced that at the Annual Licensing Meeting the Justices adjourned the renewal of 23 full licences and five on beer licences, and directed the Chief Constable to give notice of objection to the owners of the licences of the following nine houses:- Providence (Arthur F. East); Marquis Of Lorne (William R. Heritage); Granville (Charles Partridge); Victoria (Alfred Skinner); Tramway (Frederick Skinner); Hope (Stephen J. Smith); Star (Ernest Tearall); Bricklayers Arms (Joseph A. Whiting); and Blue Anchor (Walter Whiting). Since the former sessions the Justices had inspected all the houses objected to, and considered the course which they ought to pursue with respect to the same, with the result that they had directed the Chief Constable to withdraw the notices of objection served by him with respect of the Victoria, Hope, and Blue Anchor, and to persist in the opposition to the following:- Providence, Marquis Of Lorne, Granville, Tramway, Star, and Bricklayers Arms. As regarded the remaining 15 full licences and five beer licences they would renew the same this year, and deal with them next year according to the circumstances.

They warned the holder of the licence of the Mechanics Arms, who was convicted on the 19th of February, 1902, for selling intoxicating liquors during prohibited hours, that any future breach of the licensing laws would jeopardise his licence.

When Mr. Lawrence, landlord of the Mechanics Arms, stepped forward, the Chairman informed him that that morning before breakfast, the members of the Licensing Committee received a letter purporting to have been signed by him (Mr. Lawrence), threatening the lives of the Justices. They did not know whether Mr. Lawrence wrote it or not, but if he did they hoped he would not carry out his threat just at present. (Laughter)

Mr. Lawrence: I know nothing whatever about that letter, sir.

The Chairman: It is threatening two of us.

Mr. Herbert: I don`t think for a moment Mr. Lawrence wrote that letter.

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.

Mr. Johnnie Lawrence was granted an occasional licence to sell at Ashley Park at the Whit Monday Fete from midday to 9 p.m.

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.

Mr. Lawrence was granted an occasional licence to sell beer at the Ashley Park Fete on Whit Monday, the hours being from 12 noon to 9 p.m.

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.

Mr. J. Lawrence, of the Mechanics Arms, was granted an occasional licence to sell at Ashley Park on Whit Monday.

Folkestone Chronicle 4-7-1903

Wednesday, July 1st: Before Mr. W. Wightwick and Alderman Spurgen.

Mr. Johnny Lawrence was given authority to sell excisable liquors, etc., on the Agricultural Show Ground on July 7th, 8th, and 9th.

Folkestone Express 4-7-1903

Wednesday, July 1st: Before Alderman Spurgen and W. Wightwick Esq.

A temporary authority was granted to Mr. J. Lawrence to supply liquor at the Agricultural Show for three days, the hours being from 12 to 9 o`clock.

Folkestone Herald 4-7-1903

Wednesday, July 1st: Before Mr. W. Wightwick, and Alderman G. Spurgen.

Mr. Johnny Lawrence, of the Mechanics Arms, applied for a licence to sell on the show ground for three days. It was explained that although the show only lasted two days a number of men would arrive on the previous day. The application was granted.

Folkestone Chronicle 1-8-1903

Wednesday, July 29th: Before Mr. Wightwick, Alderman Herbert, Lieut. Colonel Hamilton, Mr. G.I. Swoffer, and Mr. C.J. Pursey.

Mr. Johnny Lawrence, of the Mechanics Arms Hotel, was granted an occasional licence to sell at the Ashley Park Fete on Bank Holiday.
 
Folkestone Herald 1-8-1903

Wednesday, July 29yh: Before Messrs. W. Wightwick, W.G. Herbert, C.J. Pursey, and G.I. Swoffer, and Lieut. Colonel Hamilton.

Mr. J. Lawrence was granted an occasional licence to sell intoxicants at the Ashley Park Fete on Monday next.

Folkestone Express 2-4-1904

Wednesday, March 30th: Before Alderman Banks, W.G. Herbert, and G.I. Swoffer Esqs.

Mr. Lawrence, of the Mechanics Arms, asked for permission to sell at the sports at Ashley Park on Easter Monday, from 12 o`clock noon to 9 o`clock. Permission was given.

Folkestone Herald 2-4-1904

Wednesday, March 30th: Before Alderman J. Banks, W.G. Herbert and G.I. Swoffer.

Mr. J. Lawrence, of the Mechanics Arms, was granted an occasional licence to sell at the Ashley Park Sports on Monday.

Folkestone Express 21-5-1904

Wednesday, May 18th: Before Aldermen Spurgen and Vaughan, Lieut. Colonels Fynmore and Westropp, J. Stainer and W.C. Carpenter Esqs.

Mr. J. Lawrence, of the Mechanics Arms, was granted an occasional licence to sell refreshments on Whit Monday at the Fire Brigade Tournament.

Folkestone Herald 21-5-1904

Wednesday, May 18th: Before Alderman G. Spurgen, Alderman T.J. Vaughan, Lieut. Colonels Fynmore and Westropp, Mr. W.C. Carpenter, and Mr. J. Stainer.

Mr. J. Lawrence, of the Mechanics Arms, was granted an occasional licence to sell at the Fire Brigade Tournament on Monday.
 

Folkestone Chronicle 23-7-1904

Wednesday, July 20th: Before W. Wightwick and C.J. Pursey

Mr. Johnny Lawrence was granted a six days` occasional licence for the Folkestone Cricket Week.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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