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Folkestone Herald 1-1-1916

Local News

The Folkestone Magistrates yesterday sentenced Leonidas Parent, a French Canadian, to four months` hard labour for buying a bottle of whisky for a Canadian soldier.

Mr. J. Stainer was in the Chair, the other Magistrates present being Mr. R.J. Linton, Mr. G.I. Swoffer, Councillor G. Boyd, Mr. E.T. Morrison, Alderman W. Dunk, Councillor E. Edward Mumford, and the Rev. H. Epworth Thompson.

A private in the 23^rd Canadian Battalion said he saw the defendant on Thursday evening in Folkestone, and gave him a 10s. note to get a bottle of whisky. Accused purchased the whisky and brought it to witness. After defendant had given him the whisky a policeman and a Corporal of the Military Police came up and took it away. The defendant went into a public house to purchase the whisky.

P.C. Whitehead said at 7.15 he was in Harbour Street, when Corpl. Price, of the C.M.P., gave prisoner into his charge for buying a bottle of whisky for a soldier. The last witness took the bottle of whisky from his own pocket.

Mr. Ed. Bishopp, the landlord of the Pavilion Shades, said he recognised the accused as the man who came in for a bottle of whisky. He asked him if it was for a soldier, and accused said “No”.

Prisoner said he did not remember anything. If he did it, he was very sorry. He had not done such a thing before.

The Chief Constable (Mr. H. Reeve) said the prisoner was there earlier in the week charged with being found in possession of military clothing, and was then fined £1.

The Chairman said there was no doubt in their minds that defendant got the whisky. They did not believe his statement that he was drunk. They had a similar case a little while ago, and they said then that they would deal severely with the next offence. Accused would be sentenced to four months` imprisonment.

Addressing Mr. Bishopp, Mr. Stainer said the Bench were of opinion that he did not exercise sufficient care. He must have known from the appearance and character of the man that he was not buying the whisky for himself. The Magistrates wished to state through him that they would be severe in the future with any licence holder who sold liquor to a man whom they could see was not buying it for himself.

Folkestone Express 8-1-1916

Local News

As everyone should know, it is a serious offence under the Defence of the Realm Regulations to purchase whisky for a soldier.

Another case came before the Folkestone Magistrates (Mr. J. Stainer in the chair) on Friday, the prisoner being Leonidas Parent, a French Canadian, who was fined by the Bench a few days previously for another breach of the law.

Prisoner, in reply to the Chairman, said he “did not remember anything”.

A French Canadian, a private in the 23^rd Battalion C.E.F., said on the previous evening he saw the prisoner in Folkestone, and gave him 10s. to buy a bottle of whisky. The accused bought him a bottle of whisky similar to that produced. Then a military policeman and a civil policeman came up, and witness handed them the bottle. Witness was in uniform, and he called to the prisoner, whom he asked to purchase a bottle of whisky for him.

P.C. Whitehead said he was in Harbour Street when one of the Canadian Military Police brought prisoner to him. In consequence of a communication, witness charged him with purchasing the whisky for a soldier from the Pavilion Shades, a fully licensed house.

Edward Bishop, landlord of the Pavilion Shades, in the Tram Road, said on the previous evening the accused came into his house, and after treating one or two asked for a bottle of whisky. Witness said “Is it for a soldier?”, and he said “No”. Witness therefore sold him the bottle of whisky now produced. He paid 4s. 3d. for it, giving witness a 10s. note.

Prisoner said he had had a few drinks and did not remember anything about it. If he did as was said, he was very sorry. It had never happened before.

The Clerk asked Mr, Bishop what was the condition of the man.

Mr. Bishop: Well, he was all right, or I should not have served him.

Was he sober? – He was sober.

P.C. Whitehead also declared that the prisoner was perfectly sober.

Prisoner, however, asserted to the contrary.

The Chief Constable said the man was fined £1 last week for being found in the possession of military clothing.

The Chairman pointed out that the Bench had a similar case before them last week, when they threatened if the like happened again they would inflict more severe punishment. The accused would now be sentenced to four months` hard labour.

Calling Mr. Bishop, the licensee, forward, Mr. Stainer addressed him as follows: We are of opinion that you did not exercise sufficient care in this case. You must have known from the character of the man that he was not buying for himself.

Mr. Bishop: But he had used my house before.

Mr. Stainer: That does not improve his case. The man was living in a lodging house, and had been fined for being in possession of military articles. We warn the publicans through you that we shall be severe on licence holders who sell to men who, it is evident, are not buying for themselves. In our judgement, it was apparent in this case that the man was not buying for himself.

Folkestone Herald 12-2-1916

Obituary

We regret to record the death of Mr. J. Spence Peden, who passed away in his 84^th year in his residence, Claremont House, Cheriton Road, on Wednesday evening, after a very brief illness. The deceased, who was very well-known and highly esteemed by his fellow townspeople, came to Folkestone in his early days. For many years he carried on business at the Royal Pavilion Livery Stables, being principally engaged as a horse shipper. Under the care of himself and his son many of the most famous horses on the Turf have been conveyed to and from the Continent. Although he took no great part in local public affairs, for two years he was a member of the Folkestone Town Council, sitting for the East Ward. He was Chairman for some years of the Folkestone and District Licensed Victuallers` Mineral Water and General Supply Co. Ltd. In spite of his advanced age he was often to be seen out enjoying the fresh air. He leaves an only son to mourn his loss.

The funeral will take place today (Saturday) at the Folkestone Cemetery.

 

Folkestone Express 19-2-1916

Obituary

The funeral of Mr. James Spence Peden, who passed away at his residence, 86, Cheriton Road, last week, in his 84^th year, took place at Folkestone Cemetery on Saturday. The deceased was a well-known resident of Folkestone, and was for two years a member of the Town Council. He was an exporter of horses in a very large way of business, and was at one time the licensee of the Pavilion Shades. One son is left to mourn his loss.

Folkestone Herald 2-12-1916

Friday, December 1^st: Before Mr. J. Stainer, Mr. G.I. Swoffer, Councillor G. Boyd, Mr. J.J. Giles, and Councillor W.J. Harrison.

Edward Bishopp and Alice Bishopp were summoned for supplying intoxicating liquor at the Pavilion Shades without the same being duly ordered and paid for by the person consuming them. Mr. H.J. Myers appeared for them, and pleaded Not Guilty for the male defendant and Guilty for the female defendant.

Wm. Third and Evelyn Rogers were summoned for consuming liquor at the same time and place without having paid for it.

P.C. Piddock stated that on the night of the 25^th November he and another constable entered the bar of the Pavilion Shades and called for drinks. There were several soldiers in the bar, and a man. Who afterwards gave the name of Sergt. Anderson, looking towards Third, asked for a Guinness, which Miss Bishopp put in a glass and handed to Third. Anderson then said to Miss Bishopp “See what the young lady over there wants”, indicating the defendant Rogers. Miss Bishopp spoke to Rogers, and served her with a glass of ale. Anderson had a whisky, and received a shilling, two pennies and some other coins as change for half a crown. Witness then told Anderson he was a police officer and should report him, to which he replied “I didn`t think I was doing anything wrong”.

By Mr. Myers: The landlord must have been engaged serving other customers at the time.

P.C. Whittaker corroborated, saying Anderson received a shilling and twopence, or threepence, in coppers as change for his half crown.

By Mr. Myers: Mr. Bishopp was behind the counter most of the time.

Mr. Edward Bishopp, sworn, said he had had the house for four years, and had no convictions against him. His only assistant in the bar was his daughter, to whom he had given strict instructions as to treating. He also had notices in the bar that no treating was to be allowed. He did not see the transactions which were the basis of this summons.

Miss Alice Bishopp said she had been instructed by her father not to allow treating. On the night in question they were very busy, and both were serving behind the counter, her father serving the customers in the other bar. Miss Rogers, who was in the private bar, called for her drink, but said the soldier was paying for it.

Miss Rogers said Miss Bishopp brought her a glass of beer, and said the soldier had paid for it. She did not drink the beer.

Third said no-one paid for any drink for him.

After retirement, the Bench announced that Edward Bishopp would be fined £5, Alice Bishopp £2, and Rogers and Third 10s. each.

Folkestone Express 9-12-1916

Friday, 1^st December: Before Mr. J. Stainer and other Magistrates.

Edwin Bishopp and his daughter Alice Bishopp, of the Pavilion Shades public house, were summoned for supplying to persons drink which had not been paid for by themselves, and Private William Third and Evelyn Rogers were summoned for consuming drink which had been paid for by another person. Mr. H.J. Myers appeared for the Bishopps, pleading Not Guilty in respect of Mr. Bishopp and Guilty as to Miss Bishopp.

The Chief Constable said the drinks in this case were purchased by a man who gave the name of Sergt. Anderson, but this was a false name, and the man could not be traced.

P.C. Pittock said he visited the Pavilion Shades public house on November 25^th with P.C. Whittaker, both being in plain clothes. Witness called for a glass of ale and a small lemon. There were a number of soldiers in the bar, and after about five minutes a man who afterwards gave the name of Sergt. Anderson came up to the counter and, looking towards where the defendant Third was standing, said “Guinness?” and Third replied “Yes”. Anderson then spoke to Miss Bishopp, who poured a bottle of stout into a glass and handed it to Third. Anderson then said “See what the young lady over there wants”, indicating the defendant Rogers, who was in a private bar. After some conversation she was served with a glass of ale. Anderson then said “Give me a whisky”, and placed a half crown on the counter. Miss Bishopp served him, and as change she gave him a shilling, two pennies and two other coins. Mr. Bishopp was in a position quite well to hear and see what was going on. Witness told Anderson they would report him under the “No Treating” Order, and Anderson replied “I did not know I was doing anything wrong”. The defendant Rogers, when told she would be reported, said “All right; I hope you get tripped up next time”. When Mr. Bishopp was informed that he would be reported for allowing treating to take place on his premises he said “All right; thank you very much”.

Cross-examined: He saw the Liquor Control notice pasted up in the bar, but saw no special reference to treating.

P.C. Whittaker corroborated.

Mr. Bishopp, called for the defence, said he had held the licence for the Pavilion Shades for four years, and during that time there had been no complaint. On the night in question there were a lot of people in the bars, it being a busy night. His only assistance in the bar was his daughter, whom he had instructed not to permit treating. There were “No Treating” notices up in the bar. He did not hear his daughter take an order from Sergt. Anderson, and knew nothing about the matter until he was spoken to by P.C. Pittock. Had he heard the order given he would have stopped it.

Questioned by the Clerk, defendant said he served the police officers, but he did not know they were policemen.

Miss Bishopp, also giving evidence, said she had been instructed not to permit treating in the house. She heard Miss Rogers call for a drink, and when she was served she said a soldier was paying for it, and witness unfortunately took the money.

Mr. Myers, in addressing the Bench, said although Mr. Bishopp might be legally responsible he certainly was not morally responsible, and he (Mr. Myers) ventured to think that the defence had shown extenuating circumstances. The Bench would appreciate how difficult it was to prevent treating. Englishmen, when they met a friend, would say “What are you going to have, old man?”, and all the legislation in England would never alter it.

Miss Rogers said she had 1½d. in her hand to pay for her glass of ale, but Miss Bishopp said the drink was paid for. She did not touch the ale, which was not “consumed”.

Private Third declared that he didn`t have a drink with the soldier.

The Chairman pointed out that this was emergency legislation, and was intended for the good of the community. Mr. Bishopp would be fined £5, Miss Bishopp £2, and the other two defendants 10s. each.

Folkestone Express 10-2-1917

Annual Licensing Sessions

Wednesday, February 7^th: Before E.T. Ward, G.I. Swoffer, R.J. Linton, G. Boyd, H. Kirke, and J.J. Giles Esqs., and the Rev. Epworth Thompson.

Mr. H. Reeve read his annual report as follows: Gentlemen, I have the honour to report that there are within your jurisdiction 115 places licensed for the sale of intoxicating liquor by retail, viz; Full licences 71, Beer on 7. Beer off 5, Beer and spirit dealers 15, Grocers etc., off 7, Confectioners, wine, on 3. Chemists, wine, off 6, Total 115. This gives an average, according to the census of 1911, of one licence to every 291 persons, or one on licence to every 429 persons. This is the same number of licensed premises as were in existence last year.

At the adjourned licensing meeting, held on 6^th March last, the licence of the Clarence Inn, Dover Road, was referred to the Compensation Committee on the ground of redundancy, and at the principal meeting of that Committee held at Canterbury on 21^st June, the renewal of the licence was refused. The question as to the amount of compensation to be paid was referred to the Inland Revenue Authorities, and has not at present been determined, consequently a provisional renewal of the licence will be applied for. During the past year five of the licences have been transferred.

For the year ended 31^st December last 55 persons (28 males and 27 females) were proceeded against for drunkenness, of whom 32 were convicted and 23 discharged without conviction. Of the persons proceeded against 17 were residents of the Borough, 9 members of the Naval and Military Forces, 13 persons of no fixed abode and 16 residents of other districts. In the preceding year 174 persons (109 males and 65 females) were proceeded against, of whom 129 were convicted and 45 discharged.

Proceedings have been taken during the year against 14 of the licence holders for various offences, 7 of whom were convicted and 7 dismissed. The following are the cases in which convictions have been recorded, viz; 9^th March, the licensee of the Guildhall Hotel was fined £1 for a breach of the “No Treating” Order; 24^th March, the licensee of the Mechanics Arms Inn was fined £1 for allowing a child under 14 years to be in the bar of his licensed premises; 23^rd June, the licensee of the Chequers Inn was fined £1 for dispatching intoxicating liquor from his licensed premises without a licence; 30^th June, the licensee of the Morehall Wine Stores was fined £1 for dispatching intoxicating liquor from his licensed premises without the same having been previously paid for; 30^th June, the licencee of 27 Rendezvous Street (off licence) was fined £1 for a similar offence; 1^st December, the licensee of the London and Paris Hotel was fined £5 for a breach of the No Treating Order; 1^st December, the licensee of the Pavilion Shades was fined £5 for a similar offence.

Nine clubs where intoxicating liquor is supplied are registered under the Act. There are 16 places licensed for music and dancing, 7 for music only, and 1 for public billiard playing.

The Order of the Liquor Control Board which came into operation on 10^th January last year, restricting the hours of sale and supply of intoxicating liquor to 4½ hours each weekday and 4 hours on Sunday remains in force, and in my opinion is mainly the cause of the decrease in the cases of drunkenness recorded.

Under Regulation 10 of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, Orders have been made by the Competent Military Authority, and are still in force, closing 3 of the licensed houses to all members of H.M. Forces. The houses are the Jubilee Inn, Radnor Street, the Wonder Tavern, Beach Street, and the True Briton, Harbour Street.

The Chairman said with regard to the report the number of convictions was very satisfactory. Mr. Reeve said in his opinion that was due to the restricted hours. He (Mr. Ward) was sorry to see so many convictions of publicans – seven – which was a greater number than he remembered in any year. There was no doubt that publicans were faced with very great difficulties with so many restrictions placed upon them. He urged upon them the necessity of being very careful not to serve any wounded soldiers, or any soldiers waiting embarkation. There were very heavy penalties laid down for offences of such a nature – imprisonment for six weeks or £100 fine. He hoped all of them would be very careful. All the licences would be renewed with the exception of the seven against which convictions had been recorded, but those seven licences would be granted until the adjourned sessions in a month`s time.

The Clerk (Mr. J. Andrew) said with regard to the premises licensed for music and dancing the Magistrates had made new regulations. In future no structural alterations should be made in the licensed premises, and no alterations should be made in the stage, gangways, passageway or exits without the previous approval of the justices, and such gangways should be kept free from chairs or other obstruction during the hours of public entertainment, and all performances should be of an unobjectionable character, and good order and decent behaviour should be kept and maintained on the premises during the hours of licence.

Folkestone Herald 10-2-1917

Annual Licensing Sessions

Wednesday, February 6^th: Before Mr. E.T. Ward, Mr. G.I. Swoffer, Mr. R.J. Linton, Mr. G. Boyd, Mr. J.J. Giles, Mr. H. Kirke, and the Rev. H. Epworth Thompson.

The Chief Constable read his report (for details see Folkestone Express).

The Chairman said he was sorry to see so many convictions of publicans, the greatest number he had seen for years. No doubt the difficulties of publicans were great owing to abnormal times. He would advise them to be very careful not to serve wounded soldiers or those who were soldiers about to embark. In regard to the licences, they would all be renewed, with the exception of seven, which would be considered at the adjourned sessions on March 7^th.

Folkestone Express 10-3-1917

Adjourned Licensing Sessions

The Folkestone adjourned licensing sessions were held on Wednesday, Mr. E.T. Ward presiding on the Bench, when the licences of the Guildhall, the Mechanics Arms, the London and Paris Hotel, the Chequers, the Pavilion Shades, the Morehall Wine Stores, and Finn`s Store, Rendezvous Street, were renewed.

Folkestone Herald 10-3-1917

Adjourned Licensing Sessions

Wednesday, March 6^th: Before Mr. E.T. Ward, Lieut. Col. R.J. Fynmore, Mr. G.I. Swoffer, and Mr. H. Kirke.

The licences of the Pavilion Shades (Mr. E. Bishopp), the Mechanics Arms (Mr. J. Lawrence), Paris Hotel (Mr. G. Gray), Guildhall Vaults (Mr. Cousins), and those of Mr. J. Kent (Morehall), and Messrs. Finn and Co. Ltd. (Rendezvous Street) were renewed.

Folkestone Herald 8-12-1917

Obituary

We regret to record the death, at the age of 48, of Mr. W.E. Nash, of the Chequers Inn, Seagate Street. He had been in indifferent health for some time. For many years he was in the employ of the late Mr. James Peden, and was formerly landlord of the Pavilion Shades. Whilst living at Wootton he met with a severe accident, from the effects of which he never properly recovered. Possessed of a genial manner, he had a host of friends. The funeral took place at the Cemetery on Wednesday.