From the Whitstable Times, 10 November, 1900.

HERNE BAY. TRANSFER OF LICENSES.

Mr. J. S. White, of the "Royal Hotel," Herne Bay; applied for the transfer of the license of the "Diver's Arms," Herne Bay, to himself from William Holness.

Superintendent Jacobs pointed out that the applicant was already the holder of the license of the "Royal Hotel," and said that he promised to sell the hotel before the present date.

Mr. White said that he could transfer the license of the hotel to his sister, who was part owner with him and was managing the house for him. He was quite capable of conducting the two houses. He slept at the "Diver's Arms."

The Chairman:- Are you in negotiation with any one?

Mr. White:- Yes, I am in negotiation to sell it. The action taken a little while ago has prevented my selling before.

The Bench granted the application.