From the Kentish Gazette or Canterbury Chronicle, Wednesday, 3 May, to Saturday 6 May, 1769. Price 2½d.

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION

The Household Furniture of Mr. George Turner, deceased, at his late Dwelling House in the Green Court, Canterbury. Consisting of Beding, Chairs, Tables, Looking Glasses, Kitchen Furniture, Brewing Utensils, Linen, China Wares, and Plate.

The Sale to begin on Tuesday the 9th of May, at half past two, and to continue three days. The goods may be viewed on Monday before the day of sale.

Catalogues may be had this Wednesday at the “George,” at Boughton; the “Ship,” at Faversham; the “Woolpack” at Chilham; the “Rose,” at Sittingbourne; the “White Horse,” at Bridge; the “Flying Horse,” at Wye; the “Dog,” at Wingham; the “King's Head,” at Sandwich; at the Taverns and Public Houses in this city, and at Thomas Roch's Upholster, the Apraiser, in St. George's Street.

N.B. The House to be Lett.

Kentish Gazette, 18 May, 1774.

Lost, yesterday, between Rainham and Sittingbourne.

A large black and white dog puppy, about six or seven weeks old, with both his ears cut off.

Whoever has found the said puppy and will bring him to Mr. Simpson's at the "Rose" at Sittingbourne aforesaid, shall receive half a Guinea reward.

No greater reward will be offered, nor will he be advertised anymore.

May 20th, 1774.

Kentish Gazette 26 October 1787.

LOST.

On Tuesday the 9th. inst. from the "Rose Inn," Sittingbourne.

A Large White Pointer Dog, with a Chain, and Collar round his Neck, without any Name on the Collar. He answers to the Name Mutton.

Whoever will bring the said Dog either to Mr. Simpson, the "Rose Inn," Sittingbourne, or to Mr. Matthew Kennett, Dover, shall be satisfied for their Trouble.

Kentish Gazette, 15 August, 1806.

LOST.

Between Sittingbourne and Harbledown Turnpike Gate, on Saturday last.

A Silk Drawing Purse, containing about Five Guineas in gold.

Whoever will bring the same either to Messrs. Bristow and Cowtain, at Canterbury, or to Mr. Ballard, at the "Rose Inn," Sittingbourne, shall receive a reward of two guineas.

August 11, 1806.

Kentish Gazette 12 May 1809.

NOTICE. TO INN-KEEPERS AND PUBLICANS.

That a Meeting is intended to be held at the "Rose Inn," Sittingbourne, on Monday next the 15th inst. at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at which time and place one Inn-keeper or Publican from every town in the county is requested to attend.

May 8, 1809.

Kentish Gazette, Friday 8 March 1816.

Sittingbourne. Kent.

"Rose Inn," first-rate Hotel, Tavern, and Posting Establishment, a free Tap House attached, and Lands Tax redeemed.

To be sold by private contract. Possession at Christmas next, or before, if required.

This Inn, so celebrated throughout Europe, is situated in the much admired town of Sittingbourne, and forms a very striking feature of commanding, from its magnificence, the first line of connection on the high London and Dover Road.

The Hotel and Tavern exhibits a very uniform, modern, and commanding frontage of the town, with stone pillars, and capacious stone hall in the entrance, and contains numerous and well-proportioned sitting and bed rooms, finished in a very superior style, equal to any in the Kingdom; the cellars extensive, with wine vaults constructed for the improvement of wine, kitchen excellent, and the house abounds with spacious conveniences of every description, and is used by the first families of distinction.

The stable yard, is very commodious, having a gateway at each end of the house, that company may not be disturbed with the sound of carriages, containing extensive double and single stables, capital granaries and lofts, enclosed locked up coach houses, laundry, wash-house, drying ground, a walled garden adjoining, in high cultivation, about nine acres of land, well supplied with water, equal to any pasture in Kent, may be had for a term of years if required.

The Tap House is situated most conveniently both for the house and town, to prove this a desirable situation, it has been occupied only by two families since the year 1760. Every accommodation will be given to the purchaser.

For further information apply, (if by letter post paid), to John Shipden, Esq., Solicitor, Dover, Kent.

Kentish Gazette, 20 December, 1836.

DEATHS.

December 13th, at Dover, in her 31st year, Mrs. E. A. Court, wife of Mr. Court, wine merchant, and youngest daughter or Mrs. Payn, of the "Rose Inn," Sittingbourne.

Kentish Gazette, 20 December, 1836.

ONE POUND REWARD.

Lost, on Thursday, 28th of November, at Sittingbourne, a Hound Bitch, blue-mottled-tan-coloured head, and stands about 20 inches high.

Whoever has found the same and will take her to the "Rose Inn," Sittingbourne, will receive the above reward.

From the Kentish Gazette, 10 April 1838.

ROYAL VICTORIA HOTEL AND ROSE INN, SlTTINGBOURN.

ROBERT P. HAMS (late of the "Hop-pole Hotel," Tewkesbury), begs to announce to the Nobility, Clergy, and Gentry of the county of Kent, and Families travelling to the Continent, that he has taken the above Establishment from Mr. Payn.

This House will be found to contain suites of apartments for families, with every comfort and convenience of their own private dwellings, which no other house between London and Dover can boast of. The Proprietor therefore confidently solicits the patronage and support of the comfort-seeking Public.

A separate room is set apart for Commercial Gentlemen. From the Proprietor’s long connexion with those Gentlemen in his former Establishment, he can with confidence appeal to them for their support in his present undertaking, where they will find him at home.

The Yard has superior Stabling, lock-up Coach houses, an excellent Stud of Horses, and careful driver’s.

Barouches, Chariots, Chaise, and Phaetons.

Hearse and Mourning Conches on the shortest notice.

Rose Hotel, April 8th, 1838.

Kentish Gazette, Tuesday 8 May 1838.

King's head Hotel, and Commercial Inn, Canterbury.

JOHN JENNINGS, formerly of the "Rose Inn," Sittingbourne, and "Red Lion Hotel," Canterbury, informs his friends, Commercial Gentlemen, and the Public in general, that he has taken the above House, and in soliciting their patronage, begs to state that the premises have been thoroughly repaired, and modernly furnished, with an assurance that every attention will be paid to the comforts of those who may be pleased to favour him with their support.

Stall Stabling, and lock-up Coach Houses.

From the Kentish Gazette, 18 February 1840.

Sittingbourne.

(The following was in response to Queen Victoria's recent marriage to Prince Albert on 10 February 1840. Paul Skelton.)

The morning was ushered in by a merry peal on the church bells, the firing of cannon, &c. which was kept up with spirit during the whole day. From the "Rose Hotel" windows were flying the royal standard and union jack. The "George Hotel," also was decorated with flags, and many others were floating in different parts of the town. In the evening a dinner was served up in first-rate style at the "Rose Hotel;" the leading clergy and gentry of Sittingbourn and the neighbourhood dined together. The party was ably presided over by T. T. Valence, esq. supported by the Rev. Mr. Duthie and A. F. Monins, esq. The vice chair was filled by William Murton. esq. of Tunstall. The toast, song, and glee went merrily round until the arrival of "small hours." Mr. Hams received the thanks of the chairman, for the whole company, for the splendid repast provided for them on the present occasion. In the evening the "Royal Rose Hotel" (being her Majesty’s royal posting house) was brilliantly illuminated, which attracted hundreds of promenaders into the streets, and maintained the gaiety of the town to a late hour.

South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday 8 June 1841.

INSOLVENT DEBTORS.

To be heard at Maidstone, in the county of Kent, on the 30th day of June, 1841, at the hour of ten in the forenoon precisely.

WILLIAM LOFT.

Formerly of Dartford, in the county of Kent, out of business or employment; then of the "Rose Inn," Sittingbourne, in the said county of Kent, waiter to Mrs. Sophis Payn, of the same place, innkeeper; then of the same place, waiter to Mr. Robert Pettman Hams, of the "Rose Inn," Sittingbourne aforesaid, innkeeper; and late of the "Lion Inn," Sittingbourne aforesaid, licensed victualler.

From the Kentish Gazette, 5 April 1842.

THE MEMBERS of the TICKHAM HUNT CLUB will dine at the "Rose Inn," Sittingbourne, on THURSDAY, April 14th, when the Company of any Gentleman is requested.

Dinner Tickets, including a bottle of wine, 10s to be had at the "Rose Inn," on or before Monday, the 11th instant.

From the Kentish Gazette, 29 November 1842.

Caution to Innkeepers.

A person of respectable appearance, about forty years of age, 5ft. 11in. in height, dressed in black, short trowsers without straps, a drab great coat with a large cape, and one button hanging loose on the right side; rather a large and oval face, with small whiskers; his conversation that of a gentleman. Should the above personage be met with by any brother innkeeper, they will confer a favour by kindly hinting to him that he forgot to pay his bill (£1 0s. 3d) at Mr. Hams’ "Rose Hotel," Sittingbourn, whom he favoured with his company for two days, and walked off on Sunday morning after attending Divine Service at chapel.

From the Kentish Gazette, 12 May 1846.

TURTLE! TURTLE! TURTLE!

ROYAL WESTERN HOTEL. BRISTOL.

R. P. HAMS, late of the "Rose Inn," SITTINGBOURN, begs to announce to the Nobility and Gentry of Kent, that he has just received a quantity of Fine Lively TURTLE, which will he immediately converted into that monarch of Soups, at 12s Per Quart, and may be sent to any part of the country in high perfection.

R. P. H., although he has left the County of Kent, trusts his connection therewith may not cease, but that every day may bring orders for Turtle, which shall not be surpassed in Richness and Delicacy of Flavour. All orders for Two Quarts and upwards, will be carriage paid to London.

N. B.— A. continued Supply through the Season.

May 7. 1846.

Kentish Gazette, 4 September 1849.

SITTINGBOURN.

Notwithstanding the shock occasioned by the closing of the two fine hotels, the "Rose" and the "Crown," we are happy to say that the town is rapidly improving. The "Rose" has been turned into fine shops with plate-glass fronts, and the "Crown" is now undergoing the same change.