Bouverie Arms 1930 - 1934

Folkestone Herald 21-2-1931

Obituary

We regret to announce the death on Tuesday at 3, Sunnyside Villas of Mr. Francis Edwin Hedges.

Deceased, who was 66 years of age, had resided in Folkestone practically all his life, and almost up to recently had led an active life. He will chiefly be remembered as being the proprietor of the fish and poulterer’s business at 17, High Street, which he disposed of a few years buck to a London combine, which, however, trades under the original business name. Later Mr. Hedges' activities found scope in taking over the Bouverie Arms in Cheriton Road, of which he wan the licensee at the time of his death. Deceased possessed a genial dis­position, his face generally being lighted up with a pleasant smile. "Teddy” Hedges, as he was generally termed by his intimates, was one of Folkestone’s popular favourites, and his presence will be missed amongst a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. To his widow and children (two sons and a daughter) much sympathy is extended.

 

Folkestone Express 14-3-1931

Adjourned Licensing Sessions

On Wednesday, at the Folkestone Adjourned Licensing Sessions, the music and dancing licences were again granted, after the question had been adjourned for a month, it being explained by Alderman Wood that the conditions of the licences allowed vocal and instrumental music to be given during certain hours on Sunday.

The Magistrates on the Bench were Alderman R.G. Wood, The Mayor, Col. G.P. Owen, Mr. J.H. Blamey, Mr. F. Seager, Alderman A.E. Pepper, Mr. W. Griffin, Eng. Rear Admiral L.J. Stephens, Alderman A. Castle, and Miss A.M. Hunt.

The licences of the Bouverie Arms and Alexandra Hotel were transferred to new tenants.

Folkestone Herald 21-3-1931

Local News

The licence of the Bouverie Arms, previously held by the late Mr. F.E. Hedges, has been transferred to Mr. Frederick G. Hedges.

Folkestone Express 22-9-1934

Local News

The Folkestone Magistrates on Tuesday had before them two applications in connection with the temporary transfer of licences until the next Transfer Sessions. On the Bench were Mr. J.H. Blamey, Dr. F. Wolverson, Alderman J.W. Stainer, and Judge H. Terrell.

The second proposed transfer was at the Bouverie Arms, Cheriton Road, from the present licensee, Mr. F.J. Hedges to Mr. H.F. Funnell, of the “Bristol”, Folkestone, who is well known in the town as a hairdresser.

The Bench granted the protection order.

Folkestone Herald 22-9-1934

Local News

The Folkestone Magistrates on Tuesday granted a protection order in respect of the transfer of the licence of the Bouverie Arms, Cheriton Road, from Mr. Frederick G. Hedges to Mr. Harold F. Funnell, of Folkestone.

Folkestone Express 13-10-1934

Local News

The Folkestone Magistrates had before them on Wednesday three applications for the transfer of licences. These were in respect of the Mechanics Arms, 27, St. John`s Street, from Mr. W.W. Grant to Mr. Steward, a retired Metropolitan Police sergeant; the Bouverie Arms, 33, Cheriton Road, from Mr. F.G. Hedges to Mr. H.F. Funnell, a well-known local hairdresser; and the Richmond Tavern, 1, Richmond Street, from Mr. E.J. Jordan to Mr. T.D. Goldsmith, a bus conductor who has resided in the town for some years. The Magistrates granted the application in each case.