From the Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald, 30 March, 1867. Price 1d.

HERNE BAY. The Catch Club.

The last concert (an extra night) of this Club of the present season took place at the “Royal Pier Hotel” on Monday evening, and proved a decided success. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the attendance was good, including a large number of agricultural friends. The chair was ably filled, by E. B. Collard, Esq. The talent engaged for this occasion was the Whitstable Glee Union, who exerted themselves to the utmost to afford a pleasing entertainment, and their endeavours were crowned with success. The whole of the music and singing were remarkably good. The solo and chorus “Come where my love lies dreaming,” was well rendered, the solo being admirably sung by Mr. G. Cox. The glee “The Bells of St. Michael's Tower,” by the members of the Union, was given with equal effect, and the song by Mr. Johnson, “British Man-o'-War,” was deservedly encored. A solo on the cornet was also given by Mr. Johnson, in which he was loudly applauded. The efficient band played an overture and some dance music, which formed an attractive feature of the excellent programme. Several songs were sung by members of the company, and altogether the concert was one of the best that we have had, and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. In the course of the evening Mr. Geo. Harrison proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, which we need hardly say was carried with acclamation. Mr. Collard responded in a few appropriate remarks, in the course of which he gave a statement of the funds of the Club, and congratulated the members on the fact of there being a balance in hand wherewith to commence another season. A vote of thanks was also tendered to Mr. W. Boyce, the spirited proprietor of the Hotel, for the attention and assiduous manner in which he had catered for his guests. This likewise met with a hearty reception, and Mr. Boyce briefly acknowledged the compliment.
 

From the Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald, 20 April, 1867. Price 1d.

Boyce v Russell.

This was an action by plaintiff, who is landlord of the “Royal Pier Hotel,” Herne Bay, to recover the sum of £29 15s. 11d., incurred by defendant while at the “Royal Pier Hotel.”

Mr. Delasaux appeared for plaintiff.

Mr. Boyce said:- I am landlord of the “Royal Pier Hotel,” at Herne Bay. Defendant came to my house on the 24th of December, 1866, and arranged to stay there about a month. He engaged the rooms from the 24th of December, for his wife and family. We made no arrangements about what I should charge for boarding defendant and his family.

Mr. Clarkson said he was in the “Pier Hotel,” on the 24th of December. Defendant said he was coming down to Herne Bay, and he wanted to find some house to board and lodge him and his family. Mr. Boyce told him that he would find his house as cheap and comfortable as any. Mr. Russell asked plaintiff if he could board and lodge them for three guineas a week. Mr. Boyce said that he always took children and servants half-price, and he agreed on 6s. a day.

Mr. Russell:- On the 24th of December I was at Herne Bay, and went to the “Pier Hotel.” While there I asked Mr. Boyce if he knew of any lodgings. Mr. Boyce said I should find his house as cheap and comfortable as any. He ultimately agreed to board and lodge us for 8s. a day, which included everything but drink. The bill really amounts to only £22 3s.

His Honour gave judgment for the plaintiff.

From the Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald. 30 November 1867. Price 1d.

THE ROYAL PIER HOTEL.

This fine building is once more untenanted. The present proprietor having purchased it with “immediate possession,” gave the late tenant, Mr. William Boyce, who has conducted the hotel for the last three years so well, notice to quit, and it is now empty. What will be done with it? is a question asked by many; some say it will be converted into private dwellings. A few days ago Mr. and Mrs. Boyce received the following very flattering, and at the same time well deserved, testimonial signed by Captain Slarke, J.P., the Rev. H. Geary, the Rev. J. B. Buchanan, the Rev. S. Ottley, Captain Roberts, G. R. Denison, Esq., Dr. Smith, J. Bowes, Esq., E. B. Collard, Esq., A. Wetherell, Esq., T. Godfrey, Esq., and Mr. P. Ashwell:— “To Mr. and Mrs. Boyce, of the Royal Pier Hotel, Herne Bay, in the county of Kent—Sir and Madam, —We hereby beg to express our great regret that you are about to leave the above hotel, no other persons holding the same having had any success. By your excellent management, activity, intelligence, and amiability, yon have entirely created the business now belonging to the house, and it is felt to so a calamity that you should leave Herne Bay; and this regret is shared in by every inhabitant without exception. We are, dear Sir and Madam, Yours very obediently, &c., &c,” Then follow the names given above.

From the Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald. 21 December 1867. Price 1d.

Boyce v. Cook.

Claim £4 7s. 10d. for board and lodging.

Mr. Boyce is proprietor of the “Pier Hotel,” Herne Bay, and the defendant sent two of his daughters to the Bay, and entrusted them to the care of the plaintiff, who supplied them with board, but had not received any money from defendant.

Ordered to be paid forthwith.