Providence 1900 - 1904

Folkestone Chronicle 15-6-1901

Wednesday, June 12^th: Before Messrs. Hoad, Pursey, Wightwick, and Pledge, and Lieut. Col. Westropp.

The following licensing transfer was granted: Mr. Mott, from the Half Moon, Dover, takes up his abode at the Providence.

Folkestone Express 15-6-1901

Wednesday, June 12^th: Before J. Hoad, J. Pledge, C.J. Pursey, and W. Wightwick Esqs., and Lieut. Col. W.K. Westropp.

Arthur Mott was granted temporary authority for the Providence Inn

Folkestone Herald 22-6-1901

Tuesday, June 18^th: Before T.J. Vaughan Esq., and Lieut. Colonel Westropp.

Wm. Spearpoint was summoned for drunkenness of the 13^th June.

Sergt. Lawrence said at 7.20 on the previous Thursday evening he saw prisoner very drunk in Beach Street. After being ejected fron the Providence Inn, he fell down in the street, and was incapable of moving.

Defendant, against whom there were seven previous convictions for the same offence, was fined 5s. and 9s. costs or seven days`.

 

Folkestone Chronicle 29-6-1901

Saturday, June 22^nd: Before Messrs. Pledge, Peden, Spurgen, and Vaughan, and Lieut. Col. Westropp.

William Spearpoint (otherwise known as Seaweed) was charged with being drunk on the 16^th inst., and refusing to quit licensed premises. Last week he was fined for being drunk on the same occasion.

Mrs. Mott, wife of the landlord of the Providence Inn, Beach Street, said the defendant came to the house on the 16^th. She refused to serve him, and he refused to quit. She then sent for the police, when the defendant went out quietly.

Defendant said he was very sorry, but he had no recollection of the occurrence. He would never go inside a public house again!

The Chairman, after cautioning Spearpoint, discharged him.

Folkestone Express 29-6-1901

Saturday, June 22nd: Before Alderman J. Pledge, T.J. Vaughan, G. Spurgen, and G. Peden Esqs., and Lieut Col. Westropp.

William Spearpoint, who was fined for a similar offence on the previous Tuesday, was charged with being drunk and disorderly and refusing to quit licensed premises on June 16^th.

Sarah Mott, wife of the landlord of the Providence Inn, said the defendant went in on the 16^th inst., and asked for a drink, but witness refused to serve him. Some of the customers persuaded him to leave. He refused to leave at witness`s request, and she sent for the police, and Sergt. Lawrence ejected him.

The defendant said he had no recollection of the offence.

The Chief Constable said the policeman who ejected the defendant was not present, having been on night duty.

The Bench dismissed the defendant with a caution

Folkestone Herald 29-6-1901

Saturday, June 22^nd: Before Aldermen Pledge and Spurgen, Councillors Peden and Vaughan, and Lieut. Colonel Westropp.

Wm. Spearpoint, who was before the court last Wednesday for drunkenness, was charged with having been drunk and refusing to quit licensed premises.

Mrs. Mott, landlady of the Providence Inn, said on the 16^th inst. defendant came into the house the worse for drink. Some of the customers got him outside, and he then came in again, but he did not have anything to drink. Sergt. Lawrence came in, and defendant then went out, at the first time of asking. The sergeant had not to eject him.

Defendant said he was Guilty, but did not remember anything about it. He was dismissed with a caution.

Folkestone Express 10-8-1901

Wednesday, August 7^th: Before W. Wightwick, C.J. Pursey, W.G. Herbert, and G.I. Swoffer Esqs., and Colonel Keily Westropp.

The following licence was transferred: the Providence Inn to Mr. Watt (sic).

Folkestone Herald 10-8-1901

Wednesday, August 7^th: Before Messrs. W. Wightwick, W.G. Herbert, C.J. Pursey, G.I. Swoffer, and Lieut. Colonel Westropp.

The following licence was transferred: Arthur Watt (sic), the Providence Inn 

 

Folkestone Chronicle 30-11-1901

Saturday, November 23^rd: Before Alderman J. Banks, Messrs. Wightwick, Swoffer, and Herbert, and Lieut. Col. Hamilton.

Temporary authority to sell at the Providence Inn was granted to Mr. M. Hoskins, of Dover, who stated that it was his intention to apply for the transfer of the licence on the next licensing day.

Note: Date is at variance with More Bastions.

Folkestone Express 30-11-1901

Saturday, November 23^rd: Before Alderman J. Banks, Colonel Hamilton, and W. Wightwick, G.I. Swoffer, and W.G. Herbert Esqs.

The licence of the Providence Inn, Dover Street, was temporarily transferred to John Hoskins, late of Dover.

Note: Date is at variance with More Bastions.

Folkestone Herald 30-11-1901

Saturday, November 23^rd: Before Alderman J. Banks, Messrs. W. Wightwick, W.G. Herbert, and G.I. Swoffer, and Lieut. Colonel Hamilton.

Mr. Hoskins was granted temporary authority to sell at the Providence Inn.

Note: Date is at variance with More Bastions.

 

Folkestone Express 7-12-1901

Wednesday, December 4^th: Before J. Stainer, G. Peden, and T.J. Vaughan Esqs., and Col. W.K. Westropp.

A special licensing sessions was held, when Mr. Hoskins was granted transfer of the licence of the Providence Inn 

Folkestone Herald 18-1-1902

Wednesday, January 15^th: Before W. Wightwick, C.J. Pursey, G.I. Swoffer, and Alderman W. Salter.

The licence of the Providence Inn, Beach Street, was transferred from Arthur Mott to Henry Hoskins.

 

Folkestone Express 19-4-1902

Wednesday, April 16^th: Before Alderman T.J. Vaughan, Colonel W.K. Westropp, and G. Peden and J. Stainer Esqs.

Arthur Fredk. East was granted a temporary transfer of the licence of the Providence Inn.

Folkestone Express 14-6-1902

Wednesday, June 11^th: Before W. Wightwick, C.J. Pursey and W.C. Carpenter Esqs., and Lieut. Colonel Westropp.

A transfer of licence for the Providence Inn was granted to Mr. Eastes.

Folkestone Express 19-7-1902

Saturday, July 12^th: before Lieut. Colonel Westropp and J. Stainer Esq.

Stephen Bailey was summoned for refusing to quit licensed premises, the Providence Inn.

Arthur F. Easts stated that defendant went to his house on the 8^th July and asked for a pint of beer, saying he would pay some other time. Witness refused to trust him, but gave him a glass. He then asked for another glass, and when it was refused he became very violent, and as he wanted to fight he was put outside. He returned and knocked down a glass partition, breaking half a dozen tumblers.

Defendant, who had nothing to say, was fined 10s. and 9s. costs. He promised to pay for the damage.

Folkestone Herald 19-7-1902

Saturday, July 12^th: Before Mr. J. Stainer and Lieut. Colonel Westropp.

Stephen Bailey was summoned for refusing to quit licensed premises.

Arthur Frederick East, proprietor of the Providence in East Street (sic), said that defendant was disorderly in his house.

Defendant pleaded Guilty, and was fined 10s. and 9s. costs, or 14 days`.

Allowed a week to pay.

Folkestone Express 28-2-1903

Monday, February 23^rd: Before Lieut. Col. Hamilton, Lieut. Col. Westropp, E.T. Ward, G. Peden, and W.C. Carpenter Esqs.

Mary Ann May (on bail) was charged with being drunk and incapable.

P.C. Smoker said about 2.30 on Saturday afternoon he was called to the Providence Inn, where he saw defendant lying on the doorstep. On lifting her up he found she was too drunk to stand. With the assistance of a civilian, witness brought her to the police station.

Fined 2s. 6d. and 4s. 6d. costs.

The Superintendent said with reference to the woman being found on the doorstep he had seen the landlord, who said the woman was drunk when she entered the house, and when being put outside she fell on the steps and was unable to get up.

Folkestone Herald 28-2-1903

Monday, February 23^rd: Before Lieut. Col. Hamilton, Lieut. Col. Westropp, E.T. Ward, G. Peden, and W.C. Carpenter Esqs.

Mary Ann May was charged with being drunk and incapable in Beach Street on Saturday afternoon.

P.C. Smoker said that on Saturday afternoon, about half past two, he was called to the Providence beerhouse, Beach Street, when he saw the defendant lying in a doorway. He assisted her to rise, and found that she was in a drunken condition. With the assistance of a civilian he took her to the police station.

Defendant, who had nothing to say, was ordered to pay a fine of 2s. 6d. and 4s. 6d. costs.

The Chief Constable  informed the Bench that the landlord, seeing that the offence had occurred in his doorway, had called upon him on Saturday evening, and had explained that the woman was drunk when she came to the house, and he refused to serve her.

 

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.

The Providence

When Mr. Arthur F. East came up for the renewal of the Providence licence, Chief Constable Reeve drew the attention of the Bench to the number of transfers which had taken place at this house.

Detective Sergt. Burniston said that when in August last he had occasion to speak to the tenant about a class of women served at the house, the reply was “Well, if I do not serve these women I do not get a living”.

Mr. J. Minter called Mr. Benjamin Twyman (representing Messrs. Flint, the brewers), who explained that a previous tenant had held the licence for 34 years. After that, there had been some little difficulties, which necessitated the change of tenants, but with the present tenant the brewers hoped to obviate any further transfer.

The Chief Constable said that this was a fully-licensed house, but the Excise would prove that the spirit licence had been allowed to drop.

Mr. East said that with improving business he anticipated the renewal of the spirit certificate.

Mr. Minter handed in for the inspection of the Bench the plans of the proposed alterations. He said the house was not an Hotel Metropole, but it suited the locality in which it was placed. In any case, he would ask the Bench to give his clients another twelve months before deciding to refuse the renewal of the licence.

The Chairman said that the Bench had decided to allow the renewal.

Folkestone Express 7-3-1903

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

Adjourned Licensing Sessions

It will be remembered that at the last sessions the Justices ordered notices of opposition to be given to nine licence holders, namely:- the Providence, the Marquis Of Lorne, the Victoria, the Tramway, the Hope, the Star, the Bricklayers Arms, and the Blue Anchor.

Several other applications were adjourned, and in some cases plans were ordered to be submitted. The notices of opposition to the Victoria, the Hope, and the Blue Anchor were afterwards, by direction of the Bench, withdrawn.

The flowing counsel were engaged:-  Mr. Lewis Glyn, K.C., instructed by Mr. Mowll, Mr. Percival Hughes, instructed by Mr. G.W. Haines, representing the Folkestone Licensed Victuallers` Association; Mr. G. Thorn Drury and Mr. Theodore Matthew, instructed by Mr. Minter; and Mr. Drake was briefed in the matter of the Blue Anchor, which was not in the end opposed. Mr. Bradley, of Dover, representing the Folkestone Temperance Party and Mr. W. Mowll opposed the applications for the two new licences.

The Chairman said before the commenced business, he would, by direction of the Magistrates, read to the gentlemen present what they proposed doing. At the General Annual Licensing Meeting they directed the Chief Constable to give notice to the owners of nine houses. Since then they had inspected those houses, with the result that they had directed the Chief Constable to withdraw the notices of objection served upon the owners of the Victoria, the Hope, and the Blue Anchor. The other objections would be proceeded with. As regarded the remaining houses, they decided to renew the licences, but the Chairman referred to those cases where there had been convictions, and warned the licence holders to be careful in future. Certain structural alterations were ordered to be made at the Packet Boat, the Brewery Tap, the Castle Inn, the Lifeboat, and the Prince Of Wales.

The Licensing Justices expressed the opinion that the number of houses licensed for the sale of intoxicating liquors now existing in the borough, especially in that part of the town near the harbour, is out of all proportion to the population, and the Justices proposed between now and the Licensing Sessions of 1904 to gain information and determine what reduction shall then be made. Meanwhile the owners of licensed houses were invited to agree amongst themselves to voluntarily surrender a substantial number of licences in the borough in 1904, and submit the result of their united action to the Licensing Justices. Failing a satisfactory voluntary reduction, the Justices would in the exercise of their discretion in a fair and equitable spirit decide what reduction should then be made.

Mr. Glyn, who said he was instructed on behalf of Messrs. Nalder and Colyer, thanked the Magistrates for the statement as to the course they intended to adopt, and said he was going to throw out a suggestion that it would be fairer under the circumstances if the renewals which still stood over for hearing should also stand adjourned until the Annual General Licensing Meeting of next year. The principal ground of complaint, so far as he gathered, was that the houses were not wanted. He contended that it would not be fair, for instance, to take away one of the six licences which were to be opposed.

The Chairman, however, said the Magistrates decided to hear all the evidence.

The Providence

 

Inspector Swift gave evidence, and said there was no spirit licence in existence.

The Superintendent called attention to the number of transfers that had taken place.

Inspector Swift also said he had spoken to the licensee as to loose women frequenting the house, and he said if he did not serve those women he could not get a living.

Mr. Minter: I don`t see any notice of objection on that ground.

The Superintendent: It is a proof of non-necessity of the house in my mind. It is an admission from the landlord himself.

Mr. Twyman, a representative of the owners, Messrs. Flint, explained how it was that there had been so many changes. It was previously in the hands of one tenant, Mr. Warman, for 34 years, but subsequently tenants had left for various reasons. The trade was five and a half barrels a week.

The Superintendent said the spirit licence was taken out for six months, and then lapsed.

Mr. Twyman said the owners did not know the licence had lapsed. The house was free for all but beer.

The Justices eventually granted the licence “for another year”.

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.

The Licensing Justices were of opinion that the number of licences for the sale of intoxicating liquors now existing in the Borough of Folkestone, especially in that part of the old town near the immediate neighbourhood of the Harbour, was out of all proportion to the population, and they proposed, between now and the General Annual Licensing Meeting of 1904, to obtain information on various matters to enable them to determine what reduction should be made in the number of licences. Meanwhile they invited the owners of licensed premises to meet and agree among themselves for the voluntary surrender, at the General Licensing Meeting of 1904, of a substantial number of licences in the Borough, and submit their united action to the Licensing Justices. Failing satisfactory proposals for voluntary reduction by the owners, the Licensing Justices would, in the exercise of their discretionary powers decide, in a fair and reasonable spirit, what reduction should then be made.

At this stage Mr. Lewis Glyn K.C. (instructed by Mr. Mowll, solicitor, Dover), who represented the brewers, suggested that, under the circumstances, the opposition to all the licences in the borough should be postponed until the Annual Licensing Meeting next year.

The Chairman: We want to hear the cases first.

Mr. Glyn: I think it would be fairer to the “trade” to postpone the consideration of this also till next year. In the meantime any structural alterations which are required, the brewers, in conjunction with the tenants, will have an opportunity of doing what is required.

The Justices decided that the cases must proceed.

With regard to the Providence, the Chief Constable called the attention of the Justices to the number of transfers which had taken place at this house recently.

 

Inspector Swift deposed that the house was one of a block of five in Beach Street, four of which were public houses.

Detective Sergeant Burniston said that in August last he complained to the landlord about something which he had seen in the house, and he replied “If I could not serve the women I could not get a living”.

Mr. Twyman, representative of Messrs. Flint, brewers, Canterbury, the owners of the house, explained the reasons why so many tenants had been in the house. In the first instance, he said, the tenant held the licence for thirty four years, and after his death four or five years ago his widow carried it on for two years. The next tenant was in about a year and a half, and the next man who took it was a fish dealer. Owing to the fact that he was away from home a good deal, and because they thought it was not satisfactory that a woman should be left so much alone, they advised him to give up the house. Unfortunately the wife of the tenant who followed was not satisfactory, and the present tenant entered into the occupation in April last.

Applicant stated that he had now found from enquiry that it would serve his purpose to take out a spirit licence, and if the licence was renewed, he would immediately do so.

Mr. Minter, who appeared in support of the application, said that of all the cases this was the one of which they might fairly give them another twelve months before they dealt with them. (Laughter)

The Chairman: We will grant this licence for another year.

Folkestone Express 22-8-1903

 

Wednesday, August 19^th: Before W. Wightwick Esq., and Lieut. Colonel Hamilton.

A temporary transfer of the licence of the Providence Inn was granted from Arthur Frederick East to Henry Green.

Folkestone Express 5-9-1903

Wednesday, September 2^nd: Before W. Wightwick, E.T. Ward, and J. Stainer Esqs.

The licence of the Providence Inn was transferred from Arthur Frederick East to Henry Green.

Folkestone Herald 5-9-1903

Wednesday, September 2^nd: Before Messrs. W. Wightwick, E.T. Ward, and J. Stainer.

Licence was transferred as follows: Providence Inn, Beach Street, from Frederick East to Henry Green.

 

Folkestone Express 5-12-1903

Wednesday, December 2^nd: Before Colonel Westropp and E.T. Ward Esq.

A plan showing proposed alterations to the Providence Inn was approved.

Folkestone Chronicle 11-6-1904

Monday June 6^th: Before Mr. J. Stainer, Lieut. Colonel Westropp, and Mr. W.C. Carpenter.

Joseph Martin was charged with being concerned with another man (in custody) in stealing a pair of boots valued at 4s. 11d.

A fisherman named Punnett deposed to prisoner and another man visiting the Providence Inn, in Beach Street, on Thursday, the 2^nd of June. The other man was carrying a pair of boots, and said they were a new pair and had only been worn once. Prisoner said “Who wants to buy a new pair of soildiers` boots? They have only been worn once. They are a nice pair. Who`ll give 2s. 6d. for them?” Witness tried one on and said “They will just suit me. I`ll have them”. He slipped out, got the 2s. 6d., paid it to prisoner, who gave him the boots. Shortly after the men left the house together. On Friday, the 3^rd, witness identified the other man at the police station.

Henry Warren, a boot salesman, of Dover Street, identified the boots by a private mark in the waist. On Thursday, the 2^nd, a quantity of similar boots hung outside the shop. He could not swear to the actual boot.

The Chief Constable asked for a remand until Wednesday, when prisoner could be charged jointly with the other man now in custody.

Prisoner: I am absolutely innocent.

Remanded until Wednesday.

Wednesday, June 8^th: Before Mr. W.G. Herbert, Lieut. Colonel Hamilton, Lieut. Colonel Westropp, Messrs. J. Stainer, E.T. Ward, W.C. Carpenter, and G.I. Swoffer.

George Smith and Joseph Martin (on remand) were charged with being concerned together in stealing a pair of boots, valued at 4s. 11d., on the 3^rd of June.

Martin, a tall, vicious-looking man of the tramp order, had evinced signs of insanity since the remand, and created quite a scene upon being ushered into the dock. From the official point of view the madness was feigned, from the spectator`s point of view there was much method about the man`s madness for, during the time he had been waiting to take his place in the dock, Martin had carefully loosened one of his boots. In a moment he had slipped it off and struck a violent blow at one of the constables in attendance. Fortunately the blow missed its mark. Martin, however, continued to struggle and ramble so much that the united efforts of three constables and an inspector were required to keep him in order. In a short struggle the man had one of his trousers legs nearly torn off.

The evidence was that on the 5^th of June the two prisoners visited the Providence Inn and offered the boots for sale. A fisherman named James Punnett tried one boot on, and finding it fitted gave Martin 2s. 6d. for the pair. Smith was arrested at Folkestone, and Detective Sergt. Burniston fetched Martin back from Dover.

It was very apparent that Martin was dreading Quarter Sessions, for when the Bench asked the men if they would be tried by the Court then sitting, Martin forgot all his rambling and said “This Court. Guilty. I sold the boots, and he (pointing to Smith) pinched them”. (Laughter)

Smith said he did not remember anything about the occurrence.

Martin was sentenced to 14 days`, and Smith to a like amount, this sentence to follow upon the one in the previous case.

Folkestone Express 9-7-1904

Wednesday, July 6^th: Before Alderman Spurgen, Lieut. Colonel Westropp, and J. Stainer Esq.

Edward Wilson was summoned for being drunk on the licensed premises of the Providence Inn on June 27^th. Defendant did not appear.

P.C. Sales said he saw the defendant in Beach Street, drunk, in company with another man. They went into the Providence Inn. Witness followed, and drew the landlord`s attention to defendant`s condition, and told him not to serve him. Defendant was refused drink, and was asked by the landlord to leave the premises. At first he refused to go. When witness asked him for his name and address, he gave a wrong name and address. When witness told him he should report him, he left the house.

Fined 5s., and 10s. costs.

Folkestone Herald 9-7-1904

Tuesday, July 5^th: Before Alderman G. Spurgen, Alderman T.J. Vaughan, Lieut. Colonel Fynmore and Lieut. Colonel Westropp.

Edward Wilson was summoned for being drunk on licensed premises, viz., the Providence Inn.

P.C. Sales stated that about ten o`clock on the night of the 27^th ult. he was in Beach Street, when he saw the defendant, who was drunk, go into the Providence Inn with another man. The attention of the landlord was called to the man, and the former refused to serve him. Wilson declined to go at first, and gave a false name. Subsequently he left the house, and witness found out his correct name.

Defendant was fined 5s. and 9s. costs.