Kent & Sussex Courier 06 February 1914.

TONBRIDGE BREWSTER SESSIONS. SIX LICENCES HELD UP.

The Chairman said that all the licenses would be renewed, with the exception of the following, which would be adjourned for further consideration:- .... "Grenadier Inn," Hildenborough; ....

From the Kent and Sussex Courier, 6 March, 1914.

TONBRIDGE BREWSTER SESSIONS.

THE ADJOURNED MEETING.

THREE HOUSES REFERRED.

The adjourned meeting of the Tonbridge Brewster Sessions was held on Tuesday morning, when the Magistrates present were: Mr. C. W Powell (in the chair), Colonel Stanley Williams, and Mr. W. Baldwin.

THE GRENADIER.

Mr. W. C. Cripps formally applied on behalf of Messrs. Leney for the renewal of the license of "The Grenadier," Hildenborough. P.S. Marsh said there were six "full," one "on," and one "off" license in the parish. The house in question was fully licensed, and there were three houses within two miles of the house. There were 17 inhabited houses within half-a-mile of the house, and there was very little traffic along Riding-lane, the road in which the "Grenadier" was situated. He did not think the house was required.

Mr. Tapley, a Director of Messsrs. Leney, stated that the trade had always been steady. There had only been one change in the tenancy for over 26 years. The trade averaged 112 barrels, and 49 gallons of spirits.

Mr. Miles, the tenant, said he got a comfortable living at the house. He also carried on a fair luncheon and tea trade, a little grocery business, and a good mineral trade in the summer.

The Chairman said the Bench had come to the conclusion that the case should be referred to Quarter Sessions. The usual provisional license would be granted meanwhile.