South Eastern Gazette, Tuesday 10 September 1861.

From the Kentish Chronicle and General Advertiser, 14 September, 1861. Price 1 1/2d.

ST. AUGUSTINE PETTY SESSIONS. SATURDAY.

(Before G. Neame, W. Plummer, and W. Slarke, Esqrs.)

This was the annual licensing day for the Home Division. The whole of the licenses were renewed, the only complaint being against Stephen Halliday, of Swalecliffe, with reference to whose house Superintend Walker stated that at four o’clock in the afternoon of Sunday, the 16th June, the police-constable on duty found the house open and two drunken navvies drinking in it. The Clerk asked why the charge had not been brought against Halliday at the time? The Superintendent explained that it was in consequence of the question that had been raised respecting the clerk’s fees.

The clerk:- I think it is hardly competent for you to bring it as a complaint against the man as he has not been convicted of the offence.

Mr. Halliday:- I can explain it. Two travelling navvies had a pint of beer at my door, but they did not come into the house.

Mr. Slurke (one of the justices):- But you must not do that.

Mr. Halliday:- Am I not allowed to serve persons travelling?

Mr. Slurke:- Not like that. The applicant's license was then renewed without further remarks.

(At present the name of this house is unknown. Paul Skelton.)