George III 1920s

Folkestone Express 12-5-1923

Local News

All the matches in the Folkestone Dart League have been completed, and the George the Third team have won the splendid cup with 16 points. The league has aroused much enthusiasm, and there has been keen competition amongst the various teams. The date and place of the presentation of the cup, and the final placing will be given next week. Mr. H. Cork has carried out the duties of Secretary in an admirable manner.

Folkestone Herald 9-6-1923

Friday, June 8^th: Before Mr. G. Boyd and other Magistrates.

George Knox, of Fenchurch Street, was summoned for consuming intoxicating liquor on certain licensed premises, the George III, during prohibited hours. Henry William Cork, the licensee, was summoned for aiding and abetting.

The Magistrates` Clerk (Mr. J. Andrew) stated that Mr. Rutley Mowll, of Dover, who had been instructed to defend, had asked for an adjournment until next week, and the Bench agreed to defer the case until next Friday.

Folkestone Express 6-10-1923

Local News

A meeting of the Folkestone dart League was held at the George III, Little Fenchurch Street, on Monday afternoon, those present being the Chairman, Mr. Roy Smiles (White Lion), the Secretary, Mr. Cork (George III), Mrs. Summerfield (Royal Standard), Mr. Aird (Valiant Sailor), Mr. Mason (Shakespeare), Mr. MacEvett (West Cliff Shades), Mr. Gregory (West Cliff Shades), Mr. Cook (Gun Tavern), Mr. Bean (Railway Bell), Mr. Butler (Globe), Mr. Baldock (Royal Oak), and Mr. Purberry (British Lion).

The Chairman said one of the first points of the success of the League was that it brought men closer together, and consequently there was closer friendship. The smoking concert was very successful. It was up to them to do something for the customers. The darts teams would bring the customers together during the winter months, and he (the Chairman) hoped they would be able to hold a dinner this year. He would like to put to those present a resolution in favour of running a Darts League that year. The Dart League Cup was given to the League unconditionally by Sir Philip Sassoon.

Mr. Cook moved that a Darts League should be arranged for the autumn and winter. This was seconded by Mr. Cork and carried unanimously.

Mr. Cork was requested to carry on the duties of Secretary for another year. He said he would like to resign the position, as he had a lot of other duties to perform. Eventually he gave way and said he would endeavour to do his best.

Mr. Cook proposed Mr. Roy Smiles as the Chairman for the ensuing year, and this was carried unanimously. Mr. Roy Smiles then suggested Mr. Cook, Mrs. Summerfield and Mr. Mason as the Committee, and this was carried.

Mr. Roy Smiles said they were going to try to get a shield from the brewers. If a letter was written to them, undoubtedly they (the brewers) would support them.

Mr. Cook suggested having medals for the winners and runners-up, limited to fourteen, and said they could also be had from the brewers. The Secretary could be instructed to write to the brewers. He moved that be done. This was seconded by Mr. Butler, and carried.

It was agreed that the competing area would be the same as last year, namely from the Valiant Sailor to the White Lion. The rules were gone through, and one or two alterations made.

On the motion of the Chairman, a vote of thanks was passed to the Press for the help accorded to the League.

Folkestone Express 20-7-1929

Local News

On Wednesday at the Folkestone Police Court several applications were made for music and dancing licences. The magistrates on the Bench wore Col. G.P. Owen, Mr. J.T. Blamey, Dr. W.W. Nuttall, Miss A.M. Hunt, Alderman T.S. Franks, Mr. F Seager, and Mr. W. Smith.

Mr. Cork, of the George the Third, Fenchurch Street, and Mr Fortune, of the Alexandra Hotel, both applied for a music licence in respect of their premises. They said they intended to have portable wireless receiving sets and they desired to use them at times during the hours of opening.

The Chairman said the licences would be granted.