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South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday 10 September 1861.
ST. AUGUSTINE'S PETTY SESSIONS.
NEW LICENSES.
Mr. Fielding supported the application for the "Richmond Tavern,"
Herne
Bay, and it was opposed by Mr. Delasaux, on the part of the "Dolphin
Hotel."
Mr. Fielding stated that the applicant's house was situate within three
minutes walk on the intended station of the Margate Railway, and would
afford great accommodation to the public, and especially to the visitors
to the bay, of whom there had been upwards of 4,000 this year. The
applicant had been in the employ of Mr. Crampton, from whom a
testimonial was read.
The applicant, in answer to Mr. Delasaux, said his house was situate
about 200 yards from the "Dolphin,"
and Mr. Wood's house was about an
eighth of a mile from his.
By Mr. Fielding:- There had been no fresh licenses granted since the
opening of the railway, except Mr. Wood's. The railway brought from 300
to 500 persons down every Sunday, many of whom were unable to get proper
accommodation.
Mr. Delasaux submitted that there were a sufficient number of licensed
houses to accommodate every inhabitant of Herne Bay, although it might
have happened once or twice in the year that the excursion trains
brought more persons down than could be well accommodated. About eight
or nine months in the year there was not sufficient custom in the place
for more than one house, so that they could hardly make a living of it.
Mr. Neame:- They must shut up their houses if they can't live. I think
this is a house that ought to be licensed, as it possesses every
convenience both for horse and man.
Mr. Plummer:- I think this is rather individious on the part of the
publican to oppose another man's taking a license. He has obtained an
advantage from the magistrates, but he wishes to deprive other of a
similar position.
After consulting together, the Bench determined to grant this license,
the chairman (Mr. Neame) remarking that they were bound to afford every
possible convenience to the public.
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