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12th January, 2013: Folkestone Chronicle and Folkestone Express Reports for 1899 Added

Royal Standard, Bridge Street/Canterbury Road 1855 - 2018

25-6-2020 showing the old pillars in the public bar.

Public bar of Royal Standard c2011

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25-6-2020 Undergoing conversion to flats

Royal Standard (L) and Two Bells (R), 1978

Royal Standard, c1900. Credit Folkestone Library

Royal Standard, May 2012

 

Royal Standard 1999. Credit Martin Easdown

Royal Standard, 5-7-2009. Credit Paul Skelton (from http://www.dover-kent.com/Royal-Standard-Canterbury-Road-Folkestone.html)

 

 

Licensees

Thomas Nuttley 1855 1868

Harriet Fox 1868 1870

William Murton 1870 1892

George Summerfield 1892 1912

John Summerfield 1912 1920

Ethel Summerfield 1920 1947

Ellen Tribe 1947 1950

Albert Read 1950 1953

Ronald Tidd 1953 1969

Doris Tidd 1969 1971

Harold Hatcher 1971 1979

Lemuel Gallyer 1979 1981

Frederick Sweet 1981 1982

Reginald Nightingale 1982 1992

Alan Drysdale and Ann Drysdale 1992 1994 Alan Drysdale Also Cheker 1989-96

Ann Drysdale 1994 1995

Andrew Franklin 1995 1996 Also Two Bells 1992-97

Kathleen Garrett 1996 1996

Victor McMahon and Susan Cutler 1996 1996

Sidney Scott 1996 1997

Malcolm Barrett 1997 1998

Rose Marie Patience and Jacqueline Patience 1998 1998

Malcolm Tierney and Janice Hall 1998 1999

Malcolm Tierney, Janice Hall and Richard Tierney 1999 1999 Janice Hall Also Martello. Richard Tierney To Martello

Malcolm Tierney, Janice Hall and Linda Garcia 1999 2002

Linda Garcia and Mario Busuttil 2002 2003

Linda Garcia and Lorraine Smart 2003 2004

Linda Garcia, Lorraine Smart and Kevin Shakespeare 2004 2004 +

Folkestone Chronicle 18-7-1868

Advert

Beer Shop To Let

The Royal Standard, Bridge Street, Folkestone

Apply to F. Sladden, Brewer, Sandgate

Folkestone Chronicle 6-2-1869

Friday, February 5^th: Before Alderman Gambrill and R.W. Boarer Esq.

Mr. Wightwick, on behalf on Mrs. Harriet Fox, of the Royal Standard, made application for an order for protection against her husband, Robert Fox, who deserted her on the 16^th November, 1867, after being married over thirty years.

Applicant said she had a letter from her husband, who was in California, last August.

Order granted.

Folkestone Observer 6-2-1869

Friday, February 5^th: Before Alderman Gambrill and R.W. Boarer Esq.

Harriett Mary Fox applied for a protection order against her husband, who had deserted her without cause since the 16^th November, 1864.

Mr. Wightwick, who appeared for the applicant, said she was legally married to her husband at Elham on the 25^th July, 1834, that they had since lived and cohabited together at Lyminge and Cheriton, and that on the 16^th November, 1866, her husband, Robert Fox, unjustly, and without cause, deserted her. Since that time, however, the applicant had, by her own exertions, gained some property, consisting of household goods, stock in trade, &c.

Harriett Mary Fox, on being sworn, said she believed her husband was in the southern part of America. She received a letter from him in August last, and had been living in Folkestone since October. She was now living at the Royal Standard, Bridge Street. Her husband wrote from Yulo County, California. She was now keeping herself and children by her own exertion.

The magistrates granted the application.

Folkestone Express 6-2-1869

Friday, February 5^th: Before J. Gambrill and R.W. Boarer Esqs.

Protection Order

Mr. Wightwick made an application to the Bench to grant a Protection Order to Mrs. Harriett Mary Fox, of the Royal Standard, Bridge Street. She was married to Robert Fox on the 5^th July, 1837 and co-habited with him for 30 years, and they had nine children. He deserted her on the 16^th of November, 1867, and had remained absent since. She had now acquired some property, and asked the Bench to grant her protection.

Applicant deposed that she heard from her husband in August last. He was then in Yulo county, California. She now maintained herself and two children.

The Bench granted the application.

Folkestone Observer 11-9-1869

Wednesday, September 8^th: Before Capt. Kennicott R.N., James Tolputt, A.M. Leith and W. Bateman Esqs.

Beerhouse Licenses

License was granted to W. Murton, Royal Standard.

Folkestone Chronicle 26-3-1870

Advertisement for Auction:

Lot 1: All that Freehold Brick-Built Corner Beerhouse, known at the Royal Standard, and situate at the corner of Bridge Street and Canterbury Road, and caontains bar, bar parlour, smoking room, kitchen and 4 bedrooms, having a frontage of 88 feet. Leased to Mr. F. Sladden for 7 years from 6^th July, 1867, at the annual rent of £21.

Folkestone Chronicle 19-12-1891

Inquest

An inquest was held at the Town Hall on Monday evening before the Borough Coroner (J. Minter Esq.) on the body of Cordelia Grinstead, who died suddenly in the Royal Standard Inn on Saturday morning.

Henry Grinstead, a plasterer, living in Canterbury Road, said the deceased was his wife, and her age was 51. She lived with him and died on Saturday, about a quarter past eleven, at the Royal Standard public house. He last saw her alive at eight o`clock on Saturday morning, going down the footpath leading to the road in front of his house. He was in his bedroom. She had not slept with him, but downstairs, on the same floor as his mother slept. His mother`s age was 85, and was, considering her age, active, and did the housework. He went to bed on Friday night about 10.30, leaving his wife lying on the sofa, where she slept. He said to her “Don`t you think it`s time I slept upstairs and you there, as I`m sober and you`re drunk”. He had been in the habit of sleeping on the sofa, as he would not sleep with her because she was drunk. She was drunk on Friday night. There was no quarrel between them, but they were in the habit of quarrelling, and that was the reason he did not sleep with her. The drunken habits of the deceased had been going on for ten or twelve years. As deceased was going down the path she appeared to be sober. She brushed her dress as she walked along.

Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Smith, wife of the landlord of the Sportsman`s Tavern, Sidney Street, said on Saturday morning the deceased went to her house about 9.30 and asked for some beer, and witness refused her. She seemed all right, but looked very pale.

Mrs. Amy Merton, of the Royal Standard Tavern, said the deceased went to her house at about a quarter to eleven on Saturday morning. She was not indoors when deceased went in, but when she returned at about ten minutes to eleven she saw deceased in a fit in a chair. She sent for assistance, and Dr. Barrett came about twelve. Deceased was dead when he arrived.

Mrs. Sarah Holliday, of the Wheatsheaf Inn, said she saw the deceased between half past ten and eleven on Saturday morning. She asked for 4d. worth of whisky, and passed the remark that she was not feeling very well.

William Barrett, surgeon, said he was called to see deceased on Saturday at about a quarter to one. He went to the Royal Standard and found deceased lying on the couch dead. He had made a post mortem examination of the body and found she had a large and several small tumours on the liver. A small one had burst, causing syncope, from which she died.

The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony.

Folkestone Express 19-12-1891

Inquest

An inquest was held at the Town Hall, Folkestone, on Monday evening, before J. Minter Esq., Coroner, on the body of Cordelia Grinstead, who died suddenly in the Royal Standard Inn on Saturday morning.

Henry Grinstead, a plasterer, living in Canterbury Road, said the deceased was his wife, and her age was 51. She lived with him, and died on Saturday about a quarter past eleven in the Royal Standard public house. He last saw her alive at eight o`clock on Saturday morning, going down the footpath leading to the road in front of his house. She had not slept with him, but downstairs on the same floor as his mother slept. His mother`s age was 85, and was, considering her age, active, and did the housework. He went to bed on Friday night about 10.30, leaving his wife lying on the sofa, where she slept. He said to her “Don`t you think it`s time I slept upstairs and you there, as I`m sober and you`re drunk?” He had been in the habit of sleeping on the sofa, as he would not sleep with her because she was drunk. She was drunk on Friday night. There was no quarrel between them, but they were in the habit of quarrelling, and that was the reason he would not sleep with her. The drunken habits of the deceased had been going on for ten or twelve years. As deceased was going down the path she appeared to be sober, as she brushed her dress as she walked along.

Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Smith, wife of the landlord of the Sportsman`s Tavern, Sidney Street, said on Saturday morning the deceased went to their house about 9.30 and asked for some beer, and witness refused her. She seemed all right, but looked very pale.

Mrs. Amy Merton, of the Royal Standard Tavern, said the deceased went to her house at about a quarter to eleven on Saturday morning. She was not indoors when deceased went in, but when she returned at about ten minutes to eleven she saw deceased in a fit in a chair. She sent for assistance, and Dr. Barrett came about twelve o`clock. Deceased was dead when he arrived.

Mrs. Sarah Holliday, of the Wheatsheaf Inn, said she saw the deceased between half past ten and eleven on Saturday morning. Deceased asked her to serve her with 4d. worth of whisky, and passed the remark that she was not feeling very well.

William Peard Barrett, M.R.C.S., said he was called to see the deceased on Saturday last at about a quarter to one. He went to the Royal Standard and found deceased lying on the couch dead. He had made a post mortem examination of the body, and found she had a large, and several small, tumours on the liver. A small one had burst, causing syncope, from which she died.

The jury found that the deceased died from natural causes.

Folkestone Herald 19-12-1891

Inquest

Mr. John Minter (Borough Coroner) held an inquest at the Town Hall on Monday evening last, touching the death of Cordelia Grinstead, who died on Saturday last at the Royal Standard public house, Bridge Street.

The jury having viewed the body, the following evidence was taken:-

Henry Grinstead, plasterer, living at 88, Canterbury Road, said deceased was his wife. He last saw her alive on Saturday morning last, when she appeared in her usual health. Witness said he did not sleep in the same bedroom as deceased, on account of her drunken habits. She was drunk the night before her death. Deceased had been given to drinking about ten or twelve years. He had had no quarrel, nor did he strike deceased on Friday.

Jane Eliza Smith, wife of Robert Smith, landlord of the Sportsman`s Inn, Sidney Street, said deceased came into her house on Saturday morning last at half past nine and asked for a drink, but she refused to serve her.

Ellen Murten, wife of William Murten, landlord of the Royal Standard, said deceased came to her house about 10.45 on Saturday morning. She was not indoors at the time, but on returning found deceased in a fit. Witness at once sent for a doctor, and on his arrival found she was quite dead.

Mrs. Halliday, wife of George Halliday, landlord of the Wheatsheaf, said deceased came to their house between 10 and 11 a.m. and had some whisky. She complained of not feeling well, and soon after left the house. Witness afterwards saw her enter the Royal Standard.

Dr. William Peard Barrett, M.R.C.S., said he was called to deceased, and found her lying on a couch quite dead. He made a post mortem examination of the body. Deceased was suffering from an internal complaint, and in his opinion the immediate cause of death was syncope.

The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence.

Folkestone Express 23-4-1892

Wednesday, April 20^th: Before The Mayor, Aldermen Pledge, Sherwood and Dunk, J. Fitness, J. Holden, Geo. Spurgen and W. Wightwick Esqs.

Transfer

The licence of the Royal Standard was transferred to Mr. Summerfield.

Folkestone Express 24-6-1899

County Court

Tuesday, June 20^th: Before Judge Selfe.

Chas. Willis v Arthur Robertson: This was a claim for 6s. for money paid into a beanfeast account.

Plaintiff said he found he could not continue his payments, and asked for his money back. He was told he could not have a penny. The fund was for an outing, and the members were supposed to have all the money back which they had paid over and above the cost of the dinner and fare, which would be 8s. There were rules, but he had not a copy.

Defendant put in a copy of the rules. It was called the “Royal Standard Summer Outing”. He said the rules were read to each man joining. It was the fifth year of the existence of the Association. If a member was sick his money was refunded. The defendant quite understood that. If he had been out of work his money would have been returned. It was only to provide a day`s pleasure for working men, and what was paid over and above the amount of the cost of the dinner and drive was returned.

His Honour did not see how the plaintiff could recover. Judgement for defendant.

 

George Belgrave Steam Brewery, Cheriton Road

Folkestone Herald 3-1-1891

Folkestone Chronicle 1-1-1887

Holbein`s Visitors` List 24-11-1886

Folkestone Chronicle 11-8-1888

County Court

Tuesday, August 7^th: Before W.L. Selfe Esq.

George Belgrave v John Gammon: The defendant is a farmer, occupying Stockham Farm. The claim made by Mr. Belgrave, brewer, of Folkestone, was for £7 2s. 9d., and disputed on the grounds that defendant had sent back one cask of beer for which the plaintiff had not allowed him credit. The actual amount disputed was 8s. 9d., one item being that the plaintiff had not deducted the amount of an offset in the shape of a ton and a quarter of hay properly.

His Honour went through the items and found that the plaintiff had reckoned it up correctly and that it was the defendant who was under a wrong impression. The disputed item of 8s. 9d. was thus reduced to 2s. 6d.

Mr. Belgrave stated that the cask of beer was sent back, and he allowed the defendant for all that was sent back. Seven gallons had been drawn at the defendant`s house, and he was merely charged for five gallons.

His Honour gave judgement for £7 2s. 9d., £2 to be paid in a fortnight, and the balance by instalments of £2 per month.

Folkestone Express 11-8-1888

County Court

Tuesday, August 7^th: Before Judge Selfe

G. Belgrave v John Gammon: Claim £7 2s. 9d. for beer supplied to defendant, a farmer, of Stockham.

Defendant disputed part of the claim on the ground that he had returned some of the beer, which was not good, and supplied plaintiff with some straw. He admitted all the account except 8s. 9d.

Plaintiff said the defendant was allowed for all the beer which was returned. The account was an old one. Defendant had never paid anything in cash.

Order for payment by £2 in a fortnight, and the balance at £2 a month.

Folkestone Up To Date 2-8-1894

Hall Of Justice

Present: Messrs. J. Holden, J. Pledge, and J. Fitness.

Three lads were charged with stealing two quart bottles of stout. The case against one was allowed to be withdrawn, and he gave evidence against the other two.

They were fined 20s. each and cautioned by the Bench.

 

Folkestone Chronicle 3-8-1894

Wednesday, August 1^st: Before Mr. Holden, Mr. Fitness, and Alderman Pledge.

Edward Howland, Charles Wratten, and William Fox, respectably-dressed young men, were charged with stealing two bottles of stout, the property of Mr. George Belgrave, from the Gun Brewery, on the 24^th July.

Mr. F. Hall, who prosecuted, said Fox had been employed several years by Mr. Belgrave as night watchman. His master believed he had been led away by the other men, and wished to withdraw the charge against him.

The Bench assented, and Fox was afterwards called as a witness.

P.C. Simpson said as he was on his beat in Cheriton Road about a quarter to two on the morning of the 24^th June, he saw the gate of the Gun Brewery open. Fox came out, looked up and down the road, and went back. Hearing voices inside, he watched the place from Mr. Pope`s doorway. At five minutes to two Fox came out, followed by the two defendants. They went to the Shakespeare corner, and witness, going up to them, said “What are you loitering about here for at this time of night?” Wratten replied “We`re out for a walk”. He told them it was time they were at home. Wratten`s trousers pockets were bulky, and this gave rise to the following dialogue between him and the constable: “What have you got there?” – “Nothing. Who do you think we`ve been robbing?” – “What`s in those pockets?” – “A bottle” – “What does it contain?” – “Best stout!” – “Where did you get it?” – “Oh, you know; where you`ve been many a time.” – “What do you mean?” – “Well, it came from the brewery”. He took their names and addresses and searched Howland, but found nothing. Wratten commenced to drink from the bottle, and handed it to Howland. Witness took it away.

William Fox said he was night watchman at the Gun Brewery. It was his duty to keep the gates locked, but the two defendants came on the night in question, and he let them in. They asked if he could give them a drink, and he gave them the two quart bottles containing stout.

Mr. Belgrave said the value of the stout and bottles was 1s. 6d.

Defendants were each fined £1, and Fox was severely reprimanded by the Bench.

Folkestone Express 4-8-1894

Wednesday, August 1^st: Before J. Holden, J. Fitness and J. Pledge Esqs.

Edward Howland, Charles Wratten and William Fox were charged with stealing, on Tuesday, July 24^th, two quart bottles of stout, value 1s. 6d., the property of Mr. Belgrave, Gun Brewery.

Mr. F. Hall appeared for the prosecutor. He asked on behalf of Mr. Belgrave the permission of the Magistrates to withdraw the summons against Fox, and to call him as a witness. He had been in the employ of Mr. Belgrave some years, and had hitherto borne a very good character, but he appeared to have been led astray by the others.

The Bench acceded to the application.

P.C. Simpson said: On Tuesday morning, the 24^th instant, I was on my beat between one and two. I was at the corner of Cheriton Road and Guildhall Street. From that position I could command a view of the Gun Brewery. I saw the door open, and Fox came out and looked up and down the road. He went in again. I heard someone inside, and also voices, so I made up my mind to watch the place. I went up Cheriton Road, along Gloucester Place, through Pankhurst`s Yard, and then into Guildhall Street, where I stood in Mr. Pope`s doorway. At five minutes to two the door was opened again by Fox, who came out. The two prisoners came out afterwards and went to the corner of Cheriton Road and Guildhall Street, in front of the Guildhall Hotel. I went up to them and said “What are you loitering about here for at this time of night?” Wratten said “We are out for a walk!” I told them it was time they went home. I noticed that Wratten`s trouser pockets were bulky, so I said “What have you got about you?” He said “Nothing; do you think we`ve been robbing anyone?” I searched Howden and found nothing, then I searched Wratten. I touched his pocket outside and said “What have you got there?” He said “A bottle!” I said “What does it contain?” He said “Best Stout”. I said “Where did you get it from?” He said, “Oh, you know, where you have been many a time!” I said “What do you mean?” He said “Well, it came from the Brewery”. Upon that I took their names and addresses. They commenced drinking from the bottles – Wratten drank first, and then Howden – whilst they were standing by me. I then took the bottles away.

William Fox said: I am in the employ of Mr. George Belgrave. I was left in charge of the premises. It is my duty to lock the gates and keep them closed. I am relieved in the morning at six o`clock. On Tuesday morning the 24^th instant these two men, Wratten and Howland, came to the Gun Brewery whilst I was there, about twenty minutes past one in the morning. They asked me if I would give them drink. I gave them two bottles (produced) with Stout in them. I let them out of the premises.

Mr. George Belgrave said the value of the two bottles of stout was about 1s. 6d.

The defendants pleaded Not Guilty to stealing, but Guilty to receiving the bottles.

The Bench inflicted a fine of £1 each, or in default fourteen days` hard labour.

The Magistrates called the witness Fox before them and pointed out to him that it was entirely owing to the leniency of Mr. Belgrave that he remained unpunished. He ought to be extremely grateful to Mr. Belgrave for saving him through his mercy. They hoped that the punishment inflicted upon the others would be a lesson to him.

Folkestone Herald 17-8-1895

The Gun Brewery

There is a big rush on just now in Folkestone. Everybody is busy – either on business or pleasure bent. The tradesman appears contented, and his assistants have never worked so hard before. Some will urge that the season is not so bad on the whole, others that a worse one was never recorded. My ears are getting attuned to this parrot cry. Folkestone has not yet reached the goal of perfection, but you can take it that the place is blooming along. Ask the railway and postal authorities, the amusement caterers, and hotel proprietors and they will agree that we are in for a very respectable season. Would that this happy state of things could last the whole year through; alas it cannot! Soon, the sere and yellow leaf of autumn will be with us, only to be followed by the chilly blasts of winter and a doubtful spring.

In those long and unknown months we have, as it were, to rely upon ourselves for trade. We are not overwhelmed with local industries, and in those that give employment to numerous hands we all naturally take some interest. The Local Veto Bill has not passed, neither has the Prohibition Law been written as one of the statutes of the realm.

And having these important facts in view, with the knowledge that the Gun Brewery is the only manufactory of the sort in the place, it occurred to me that a few remarks on this establishment, which was founded in the year 1821, would not be out of place in these columns. I have no desire to make any comparison with other well known brewers that serve this town and neighbourhood, but I think out of a spirit of local patriotism some notice should be taken of a firm which has stood the test of the best part of a century. The Gun stands in Cheriton Road, and nearly forms a junction with Guildhall Street. It is a familiar landmark to Folkestonians, and during the brewing process the aroma of hops and malt is in much evidence to passers by.

My residence in Folkestone now extends to more years than I care to remember, but nevertheless I must plead ignorance to a knowledge of the inner life of the establishment that forms the subject of this article. But I was enlightened on Wednesday morning. Readily the management acceded to the request that I should make a tour over the Gun. In a well-known cookery book the opening chapter thus commences “First be clean, and then proceed to work”. From a close inspection of the premises I have come to the conclusion that the cookery maxim is an inflexible rule down at Cheriton Road. In every detail of the manufacture we gladly observe that the necessity for the observance of this all-important condition is rigidly enforced.

Naturally I sought a little information from the brewer, who politely ushered me into his inner sanctum, under the arms of a spreading chestnut tree. “Now, as to the water – that most essential factor in brewing good malt liquors – what of that?” I queried. “Well, now you are asking for my opinion” answered my friend. “I should naturally say that the water is excellent for the purpose, but we are constantly having analyses made by eminent scientists. Here is a report I have just had made by Mr. Harland, the well-known expert. He declares, after an exhaustive analysis, that the water is one of the best he has ever examined professionally”. Proceeding, my informant said “We have a constant supply of spring water, which is pumped from our own well 108ft. below the surface. Through the most prolonged droughts we have never known it`s volume to decrease. From a long experience I am satisfied that our water is above suspicion”. Plying my ready informant with further queries, he answered “Every schoolboy is conversant with the process of the manufacture of beers, but I might say that our beverages are bittered with the very best English hops procurable. The foreign article I would not give storage to. We are making a great speciality of our stout. Hitherto, for various reasons, we have not manufactured it, but after considerable demand from our customers we have produced an article which we would prefer to tell it`s own tale. Of course we bottle other stouts, but to make the Folkestone brand a leading line will be our constant endeavour”.

And now this kindly gentleman pilots me to the “regions below”, where are stocked in a cool atmosphere numerous hogsheads of barley wine, to be drawn off in smaller receptacles. After creeping about in semi-darkness I find myself in the bottling house, where a number of men and boys are busily engaged with patent bottling and cork apparatus – marvels of ingenuity. Noticing a huge pile of “basket bottles”, I asked if this branch of the trade was flourishing. “Oh, yes” my friend replied “it is wonderful how the basket trade has gone on. You see, these bottles with a tap only hold a gallon, and it is possible to draw off the whole of the contents perfectly clear without the slightest suspicion of sediment. Yes, we expect to develop our basket bottle trade. You see they are so handy in size, and can be handled with the greatest facility.

After a further glance round the mash tubs, granaries, engine rooms, and other details, I left the Gun impressed with the idea that with it`s present active management, a great future is before this local industry.

Folkestone Herald 31-8-1895

Folkestone Brewster Sessions

The annual licensing meeting for the Borough of Folkestone was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday last, the sitting Justices at the opening of the Court having been Captain Carter, Mr. Wightwick, Mr. Fitness, Alderman Pledge, and County Alderman Herbert. The business was very light, the existing licences being renewed in the absence of any complaint or objection.

The Gun Brewery

Mr. Hall, solicitor, applied in respect of this establishment. He stated that the concern had been sold recently, and that the former Manager, Mr. Rogers, would continue to act in that capacity. Under these circumstances the application was that the licence should be granted in the name of Mr. Rogers.

The application was granted.

 

Folkestone Visitors` List 4-9-1895

Annual Licensing Session

The annual meeting of the Borough Magistrates for the purpose of granting and renewing licenses within the Borough was held on Wednesday. There was some expectation that opposition was to be offered to the renewal of the music and dancing licence for the Town Hall, but this year there was no opposition of any kind whatever. Considering all that has taken place within the past few months with regard to the Temperance party, this was somewhat astonishing. In the neighbouring town on Dover on the previous day the teetotallers succeeded in a slight degree, but at Folkestone no attempt whatever was made to oppose any of the existing licences or the application for new ones.

The Magistrates present were Captain Carter, Mr. J. Fitness, Mr. W.G. Herbert, and Alderman Pledge.

Mr. F. Hall, solicitor, applied on behalf of the proprietor of the Gun Brewery. The licence had formerly been granted to Mr. George Belgrave, but Mr. Belgrave had sold the business a week or two ago to another gentleman. Thus there was no time to serve the necessary notices, but Mr. Belgrave`s manager, Mr. Rogers, was still manager for the new proprietor, and he applied that for the time being the licence might be renewed in the name of Mr. Rogers.

The Chairman said that the Bench would renew the licence as applied for by Mr. Hall.

Superintendent Taylor, on the part of the police, offered no opposition to the renewal of any of the existing licences, and there was no opposition of any other kind. The Bench, therefore, renewed the whole of the licences previously granted.

It is some years since the Annual Licensing Sessions has been so quiet at Folkestone, and there being no complaint or opposition of any kind shows that the licensed houses in the town are conducted in a careful and satisfactory manner.

Folkestone Chronicle 26-11-1898

Inquest

Dr. Hardman held an inquest at Deal on Saturday on the body of George Belgrave, formerly a brewer of Folkestone, who died suddenly that morning. It appeared from the evidence and his own diary that deceased came to Deal for the fishing on Thursday, the 10^th, and was then unwell. He kept to his bed on Friday and Saturday, a doctor attending him. On Sunday he was better, and throughout the week he fished from the pier daily, returning for the last time at five o`clock on Friday evening. He retired to bed at 9.30, and the next morning came downstairs as usual, leaving his wife in the bedroom. A quarter of an hour later he was discovered by the servant, lying across a chair, with his head against the piano, life being extinct. He had suffered occasionally from gout and rheumatism, and the doctor who was again called in was of opinion that death was due to syncope. A verdict of “Death from natural causes” was returned.

Folkestone Express 6-5-1899

Notice

GEORGE BELGRAVE deceased

Pursuant to Statute 22 and 23 of Victoria, Chapter 35.

Notice is hereby given that all Creditors and other persons having any Debts, Claims, or Demands against the estate of George Belgrave, formerly of the Gun Brewery, Folkestone, Brewer, but late of Deal, both in the County of Kent, (who died on the 19^th day of November, 1898, and whose will was proved by William Belgrave and Frederic Hall, the executors therein named, in the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of Her Majesty`s High Court of Justice on the 28^th day of March, 1899) are hereby required to send particulars in writing of their Debts, Claims, or Demands to me, the undersigned, as Solicitor to the said Executors on or before the 20^th day of June, 1899, after which date the said Executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said testator among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the Debts, Claims, and Demands of which they shall then have had notice, and that they will not be liable for the assets or any part thereof so distributed to any person or persons of whose Debt, Claim, or Demand they shall not then have had notice.

Dated this 28^th day of April, 1899.

Frederic Hall,

Bank Chambers,

Folkestone, Kent.

Solicitor to the said Executors.