Folkestone Express
10-4-1920
Local News
His many friends will regret to hear of the death of Mr.
Edmund Finn, of the Richmond Tavern, Richmond Street, after a few days`
illness. He was well known in the town, and for 12 years was manager of the
Royal Pavilion Hotel laundry, in which he was employed for 24 years altogether.
During the war he lost his two eldest sons at the front, and that was a great
blow to him, from which he never seemed to recover. He was 65 years of age, and
leaves a widow and one son.
Folkestone Herald
17-4-1920
Obituary
The funeral of the late Mr. Edmund Finn, who died at the
Richmond Tavern, Richmond Street, on the 17th instant, at the age of
65, took place at the Cemetery on Monday.
Felix
The late Mr. Edward Finn. This respected resident, who
passed away last week at the Richmond Tavern, was one of the old school – a
real type of the independent gentleman. The war hit him hard with the loss of
his two sons, and time failed to heal the wound. Like Rachel of old “he refused
to be comforted”. Years ago he was engineer at the Pavilion Hotel Laundry and
served under successive managers. At this moment, when “draws” and “sweeps” are
all the rage, I recall an incident in his career, and what may be termed a “slice
of luck”. He was induced to purchase a ticket in a lottery in Ireland.
Similarly to many other, he thought but little of the matter after he had
purchased the slip of paper representing his chance. One fine morning he was
staggered to receive an intimation that he was a winner in the draw. The prize
was not a silver teapot, a box of cigars, or poultry, but four live bullocks!
How was he to get the bullock across the stormy Irish Sea? No, the wise man
would have the cash, and this amounted to a nice round sum. The late Mr. Finn
was more than ordinarily respected by a large circle of friends, and I am proud
to include myself amongst them. With his widow and relatives sincere sympathy
is felt.
Folkestone Herald
6-8-1921
Local News
At the Petty Sessions yesterday a temporary licence was
granted to Mr. Adam Ingleton, who had recently taken over the Richmond Tavern,
Charlotte Street (sic).
The
licence of the Richmond Tavern, Richmond Street was transferred to Mr. Ingleton.
Folkestone Herald
27-8-1921
Wednesday, August 24th: Before The Mayor, Sir
Stephen Penfold, Councillor E.T. Morrison, Councillor A. Stace, Councillor W.J.
Harrison, Alderman C. Jenner, the Rev. H. Epworth Thompson, Councillor W.
Hollands, Miss A.M. Hunt, and Councillor Miss E.I. Weston.
Folkestone Express 9-2-1924
Annual Licensing Sessions
Wednesday, February 6th: Before Alderman R.G.
Wood, Dr. W.J. Tyson, Miss Weston, Miss Hunt, the Rev. Epworth Thompson,
Alderman Pepper, Col. Owen, Col. Broome-Giles, Messrs. G.I. Swoffer, G. Boyd,
A. Stace, W. Hollands, E.T. Morrison, J.H. Blamey, and W.R. Boughton.
The Chief Constable (Mr. A.S. Beesley) presented his report
as follows: I have the honour to report for your information that there are at
present within your jurisdiction 114 premises licensed for the sale of
intoxicating liquor, and taking the population of the Borough according to the
last Census this gives an average of one licensed house to every 329 persons.
The following are particulars of the licensed premises: Full licences 71; beer
on 7; beer off 6; beer and spirit dealers 13; grocers, etc., off 6;
confectioners wine on 3; chemists wine off 4; cider and sweets off 1; Total 114
(81 on and 33 off). Fifteen of the licences have been transferred during the
year. Four occasional licences have been granted to licence holders to sell
drink on special occasions elsewhere than on their licensed premises, and 60
extensions of hours have been granted to licence holders when dinners, etc.,
were being held on their licensed premises. In no case has any abuse of the
privilege been reported. Six hotels and one restaurant have authority under
Section 3 of the Licensing Act, 1921, to supply intoxicating liquor with meals
for one hour after 10 p.m. on weekdays, viz.: Metropole Hotel, Grand Hotel,
Majestic Hotel, Regina Hotel, Esplanade Hotel, Royal Pavilion Hotel, and
Central Cafe. During the year ended 31st December, 1923, 26 persons
(21 males and 5 females) were proceeded against for drunkenness; 16 were
convicted and 10 discharged after being cautioned by the Bench. Of those
proceeded against, 8 were residents of the Borough, 5 were soldiers, 10 were of
no fixed abode, and 3 were non-residents. This is an increase of one as
compared with the number proceeded against last year, when 25 persons (16 males
and 9 females) were proceeded against, of whom 16 were convicted and 9
discharged. The permitted hours, as allowed by the Licensing Act, 1921, have
been fixed by the Licensing Justices for the Borough of Folkestone as under: On
weekdays from 10.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Sundays
from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eleven clubs where
intoxicating liquor is supplied are registered under the Act. All the licensed
premises have been periodically visited at irregular intervals by my officers
during the year to see that the same are being conducted in a satisfactory
manner, and I am pleased to report that with few exceptions no adverse reports
have been submitted to me. There are 28 premises licensed for music and dancing
and one for public billiard playing. During the year two licensees have been
proceeded against for breaches of the Intoxicating Liquor Laws, viz.: (1)
15-6-23 Henry William Cork, George the Third, Fenchurch Street, permitting
intoxicating liquor to be consumed on his licensed premises during
non-permitted hours; the case was withdrawn upon my application to the Bench.
(2) 7-9-23 Alfred John Cope, Rose Hotel, Rendezvous Street, failing to have his
name and expression of business for which the licence was granted affixed to
the premises; fined 10s. On 20th October, 1923, Michael Ivory, of
the Bouverie Hotel, Bouverie Road, was convicted and fined £1 at Newport, Isle
of Wight, for consuming intoxicating liquor on licensed premises during
restricted hours. I beg to report that in my opinion there is still a
redundancy of licensed premises on the older portion of the Borough.
Observation has been kept, and it would appear that very unequal trade is done
between house and house in the same neighbourhood. Three houses, viz.: The
Oddfellows, Dover Street, The Belle Vue, St. John`s Street, The Richmond
Tavern, Richmond Street, according to reports received, are doing the least
trade in the area referred to, and I have no hesitation in saying that they are
redundant to the needs of the public, and I accordingly recommend that the
licence of each house be referred back for your consideration at the adjourned
meeting. I have to express my appreciation of the fairness and courtesy
extended to me by the Bench during my first year of office, and also for the
able assistance I have received from your Clerk, Mr. John Andrew.
The Chairman said they were especially pleased, it being the
Chief Constable`s first year there, that he was in a position to present such a
good report. The members of the Licensing Authority were very gratified that
the report was so good. They were of opinion that such a good report must point
to the fact that the licence holders had been careful during the past year to
see that the law had been carried out and adhered to on every possible
occasion. Proceedings had only been taken against two licence holders, and they
were reminded that in one instance the Chief constable withdrew the summonses,
and in the other case the offence was of a technical nature. Then with regard
to the cases of drunkenness, out of the 16 convictions only eight of them were
residents of the Borough. When they considered the population of Folkestone and
that Folkestone was a port, with a fishing quarter, and with a military
district adjoining, the Magistrates thought it spoke well for the community.
They knew the community of Folkestone was very sober, but it only required a
few indiscreet persons to spoil their record. They were glad to know that those
few indiscreet persons had exercised great discretion during the past year, and
they hoped the number would not be increased during the present year. On behalf
of the Bench he offered his congratulations to the licence holders and the
general public, who had enabled the Chief Constable to present such an
excellent report. The Justices had given full consideration to the question of
the renewal of those houses specifically mentioned with regard to redundancy,
and they had decided to put back the renewal of those licences for
consideration at the adjourned meeting, and they directed the Chief Constable
to cause opposition to their renewal. As proceedings were also pending against
the Prince of Wales Inn for alleged breaches of the Licensing Act that licence
would not be renewed, but would be put back to the adjourned meeting also. The
question of the renewal of the licences of the Rose Hotel and the George the
Third had also been considered, and they would be renewed that day. All the
other licences would also be renewed.
Folkestone Herald
9-2-1924
Annual Licensing Sessions
Wednesday, February 6th: Before Alderman R.G.
Wood, Dr. W.J. Tyson, Mr. G.I. Swoffer, Mr. G. Boyd, Mr. E.T. Morrison, Colonel
G.P. Owen, Mr. A. Stace, Alderman A.E. Pepper, the Rev. H. Epworth Thompson,
Mr. W.R. Boughton, Councillor W. Hollands, Colonel P. Broome-Giles, Miss A.M.
Hunt, and Miss E.I. Weston.
The Chief Constable (Mr. A.S. Beesley) read his report (for
details see Folkestone Express).
The Chairman said they had heard the report of the Chief
Constable, and they were especially glad, it being his first year, for him to
be in a position for him to present such a good report at this annual licensing
meeting. He did not think it required many words from him, beyond saying that
the members of the licensing authority were very grateful that the report was
so good, and they were all of opinion that having such a good result must point
to the fact that the licence holders had been careful during the past year to
see that the law was carried out and adhered to on all possible occasions.
Proceedings had only been taken against two licence holders, and they were
reminded in one case that the Chief constable withdrew the summons, and the
other case was of a technical nature. He thought they would agree with him that
neither of these charges could have been of a serious nature. With regard to
the convictions for drunkenness, they had heard that out of sixteen offenders
only eight were residents of the borough. When they considered the population
of Folkestone and further that the town was a port, with a fishing quarter, and
had a military camp close at hand, to know that only eight of the offenders
were residents spoke very well, he thought, for the community. (Hear, hear) The
community as a whole was a very sober one in Folkestone. It only required a few
indiscreet persons to spoil their record, and they were glad to know that those
few indiscreet persons had exercised great discretion during the past twelve
months, and they hoped that the number of offenders would not be increased
during the coming year. They offered their congratulations to the licence
holders and the general public, who had undoubtedly assisted the Chief
Constable to present such an excellent report as they had had that morning. The
Bench felt that the question of the renewal of the licences of the Oddfellows
Inn, the Belle Vue, and the Richmond Tavern should have further consideration
on the grounds of redundancy, and therefore they would put back the licensing
of these houses to the adjourned sessions. They also directed the Chief
Constable to give opposition to the renewals on the ground stated. The licence
of the Prince of Wales, against which proceedings were pending, would also be
put back. The Rose Hotel and the George the Third Inn had also been considered,
and in these cases the licences would be renewed that day. Therefore, with the
exception of the three houses mentioned on the grounds of redundancy, and the
one against which proceedings were pending, all the other licences would be
renewed that day.
Folkestone Express
1-3-1924
Adjourned Licensing Sessions
Wednesday, February 27th: Before Dr. W.J. Tyson
and other Magistrates.
The Magistrates considered the opposition of Mr. Beesley to
the renewal of the licences of the Oddfellows Inn, Dover Street, the Richmond
Tavern, and the Belle Vue on the ground of redundancy.
Mr. Rutley Mowll appeared in the cases of the Oddfellows Inn
and the Richmond Tavern, both of which are owned by Messrs. Leney and Co., of
Dover, and the respective licensees, Mr. G.A. Woodley and Mr. A. Ingleton, and
Mr. G.W. Haines appeared for Messrs. Mackeson and Co., the owners, and Mr. F.J.
Taylor, the licensee, of the Belle Vue Inn.
Evidence was given by Mr. Beesley and Inspector Pittock to
the effect that the houses were unnecessary for the needs of the district, and
the latter gave evidence as to the result of his observations regarding the
trade done at the three houses compared with the other houses in the district.
The Magistrates decided to renew the licence of the Richmond
Tavern, but referred the other two houses to the Compensation Authority at
Canterbury.
Folkestone Herald
1-3-1924
Adjourned Licensing Sessions
Wednesday, February 27th: Before Dr. W.J. Tyson,
Mr. G. Boyd, Mr. A. Stace, Mr. G.I. Swoffer, Colonel G.P. Owen, Mr. E.T.
Morrison, Mr. J. Blamey, the Rev. H. Epworth Thompson, and Miss A.M. Hunt.
The Chief Constable (Mr. A.S. Beesley) opposed the renewal
of the licences of the Oddfellows Inn, Dover Street, the Richmond Tavern,
Richmond Street, and the Bellevue Hotel, St. John`s Street on the ground of
redundancy.
The Richmond Tavern
In the case of the Richmond Tavern Mr. Mowll also appeared
for the licensee.
The Chief Constable said the Richmond Tavern was an old
fully licensed house. The licensee, Adam Ingleton, obtained the transfer on
August 24th, 1921. Two previous transfers had been made in the years
1912 and 1920. The owners were A. Leney and Co. There were other houses in the
immediate neighbourhood. In Harvey Street there was the Harvey Hotel, with a
rateable value of £84. A superior trade was done by these neighbouring houses
to that done at the Richmond Tavern.
In reply to Mr. Mowll, witness said the licensee was
satisfactory and the house was kept very clean.
Inspector Pittock stated that between January 21st
and February 23rd observation was kept, and the number of customers
at the Richmond Tavern was 101; at the George III 375; at the Star and Garter
121; and at the Harvey Hotel 265. The averages were: Richmond Tavern 6; George
III 28.8; Star and Garter 7.5; and the Harvey Hotel 24. Trade at this house had
decreased considerably during the past two years to his knowledge.
Mr. G.P. Wood, of the firm of Messrs. A. Leney and Company,
put in particulars as to the trade of the house from 1912 until 1923. His firm
regarded the house as a valuable one, and trade had been increasing lately. The
number of barrels of beer (36 gallons each) supplied in 1912 was 265, whilst
the number in 1923 was 166.
The Bench retired, and upon their return the Chairman said
they had decided that the licence of the Richmond Tavern should be renewed, but
with regard to the Bellevue Hotel and the Oddfellows Inn, they would be
referred to the compensation authorities.
The licences of the Oddfellows Inn and the Bellevue Hotel
were provisionally renewed.
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