From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday, 4 March, 1921.

WINGHAM PETTY SESSIONS

OBJECTIONS TO PUBLIC HOUSE LICENCES

Mr. Rutley Mowll applied for the renewal of the license of the "Endeavour," Shatterling, Staple, owners Thompson and Sons, Walmer.

Mr. Mowll said his plea was for the "Roadside House." It was a reasonable place for refreshment, being at the top of a hill.

Another house at Staple, the "Plough" was considered at the same time, Mr. M????? appearing for Ash's East Kent Brewery Co., the house having been in the hands of the same family for 20 years.

Both licenses were referred.

From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday, 3 March, 1922. Price 1½d.

OBJECTED TO LICENSES RENEWED

The Magistrates set to hear objections to the renewal of licenses of three licensed houses in the District.

Mr. R. Mowll appeared on behalf of the licensee and the brewers, Messrs. Thompson and Son, Ltd., to ask for the renewal of the license of the “Endeavour,” Shatterling, Staple.

Sergt. Martin said that this was a beer house situated on the main road from Ash to Wingham. The tenant, Henry Burton had been in the house since March, 1914. He also worked as an agricultural labourer. Food was seldom supplied and no club meet at the house. The nearest houses were the “Green Man,” 800 yards away, the “Plough,” 1 mile, 600 yards. Staple was about 2½ miles away and the estimated population of Shatterling was 60. In his opinion the house was not required in the interest of the public.

In reply to the Bench, witness said that there were 4 houses in the village which had a population of 462.

In reply to Mr. Mowll witness said that the house was referred to the Compensation Authority last year and renewed at their preliminary meeting. He was not aware that any club used the house.

Mr. Mowll said that he had particulars of a Slate and Benefit Club that used the house every alternate Saturday. He understood that there were 41 members.

Witness, further examined, said that the house was used for a stopping place for ‘buses and a carrier called for parcels. The tenant had been in the Royal Marines for 26 years with a good character.

Mr. Mowll said that the case was considered last year and referred to the Compensation Authorities and they without hearing any argument decided to renew the licence. What was the point in bringing up the house again?

Mr. Henry Burton, the tenant said that the trade was increasing, and Mr. W. P. Matthews, a director of Messrs. Thompson and Son, produced brewers figures as to the trade. Although smaller than before the war it was increasing.

Mr. Pickett before the Bench retired said he would like to know the ground on which the Sergeant suppressed the information that there was a club held at the house.

The Chairman: There was not one last year, and I do not think he knew.

Sergt. Martin said that was so.

From the Dover Express, Friday 9 April 1948.

Licences Confirmed.

Granted at the Wingham Licensing Sessions, the following licences were confirmed at Canterbury on Wednesday by the East Kent Confirming Committee. The "Donkey," Temple Ewell (wine on); the "Endeavour," Staple (wine on); the "Ship," Wingham (wine on); and the "Supply Stores," Shepherdswell (beer and wine off).