From the Kentish Gazette, Wednesday, 13 July to Saturday, 16 July, 1768. Price 2d

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION

To the Highest Bidder at the “Fountain” in Canterbury; on Monday the first Day of August next, between the Hours of Four and Five in the Afternoon, the following Freehold Estate, viz.

A Messuage or Tenement, called BRANDRED, with the Barn, Stable, Buildings, Orchard, and Seventy-two Acres, more or less, of Arable and Pasture thereto belonging; lying and being in the several Parishes of Acris, Swingfield, and Elham, and now let on Lease to John Bass, at the yearly Rent of £34, two Years of which Lease are to come at Michaelmas next. – For further Particulars enquire of Mr. Matson, Attorney, at Sandwich.

From the Kentish Gazette, Saturday, 20 August to Wednesday, 24 August, 1768. Price 2d

The Anniversary Meeting of the Gentlemen educated at the King's School, in Christ-Church, Canterbury, will be held at the “Fountain Tavern” in this City, Tomorrow, being the 25th of August, where the Company of any Gentleman who is willing to encourage the Charity (tho' not educated at the School,) will be very acceptable.

Sir Brooke Bridges, Bart.

The Rev. Dr. Dampler,

The Rev. Mr. Evans.

Stewards.

From the Kentish Gazette or Canterbury Chronicle, Saturday, 22 October, to Wednesday 26 October, 1768. Price 2d.

ON WEDNESDAY THE SECOND OF NOVEMBER.

By Thomas Rowe.

All the Household Furniture, Linen, Plate, and China, of the Widow Hollands, deceased, at her late Dwelling House near the “Fountain Tavern;” consisting of Four Post and other Bedsteads, with Harateen, Check, and other Furniture; good Beds and Bedding; Mahogany Tables; Walnut tree Chairs; Chests and Drawers; Pier, and other Glasses; a good Eight-day Clock; a Brass Jack with Fixtures, Brass Stoves; Kitchen Ranges and Furniture; Brewing Vessels, with a Calk and Two Coppers, &c.

The sale to begin at 10 o'Clock, and to continue till all is sold. The Goods to be viewed and seen the Morning of the Day of Sale.

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

NOTICES, &c.

The General Meeting of the Society for the Relief of the Widows and Orphans of Clergymen of this Diocese, will be held at the “Fountain Tavern”, on Thursday the 18th day of May instant, at eleven of the clock, when the Stewards are desired to bring in the Accounts.

A dinner will be provided.

Cant. May 5.

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

NOTICES, &c.

The expenditure for the Vallies within the commission of Sewers for several limits in the Eastern Parts of the County of Kent, are to pass their accounts for the year last past, at the “Fountain Tavern,” Canterbury, on Thursday, the eleventh day of May next ensuing, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon.

Young Jeken,

Clerk to the said Commission.

From The Reading Mercury and Oxford Gazette, etc (Reading, England), Monday, May 17, 1773; pg. 2; Issue 592.

Sunday a lady, who had eloped from her husband, and carried off about £1500 in cash, besides trinkets, etc, was stopped at Dover, by two messengers, who were dispatched by Sir John Fielding for that purpose, just as she was on the point of embarking with a French hair-dresser, on board the Packet, for Calais, and brought back the same evening to the "Fountain Tavern" in Canterbury, on her way to London.

Kentish Gazette 10 January 1778.

John Aldersley, Late Servant to Mr. Farley, of the "Fountain Inn," Canterbury, begs leave to acquaint his friends and the public in general, that he has taken the "Sun Tavern," at Chatham, in Kent. Late in the Occupation of Mrs. Champion.

He has laid in a fresh stock of Wines of all sorts, with a good Larder, pleasant Lodging Rooms open to the River Medway, with a fine prospect to his Majesty's Dockyard.

Those Gentlemen, who please to favour him with their Commands, may depend upon the best Accommodations, which will be gratefully acknowledged, and esteemed by their most humble Servant at Command. John Aldersley.

Neat Post-Chaises, with able Horses and careful Drivers.

Kentish Gazette, 30 January, 1779.

Canterbury.

Sunday died Mrs. Farley, wife of Mr. Farley, master of the "Fountain Inn," in the city.

Kentish Gazette, 15 May, 1779.

To be sold by private contract, or to be let on lease, for any term of years, all that well known and good accustomed inn called the "Fountain," with the Outhouses, Edifices, Buildings and Offices, thereunto belonging, which are particularly convenient; situated in a principal Street in the City of Canterbury, called St. Margarets Street, and now in the occupation of Mr. John Farley.

The stock to be taken at a fair appraisement, with the Coaches, Chaises, Horses, &c, and also a Brewhouse and Utensils belonging thereto.

For farther particulars enquire of the said Mr. Farley, or Mr. Slodden, Attorney-at-law, in Canterbury.

Kentish Gazette, 9 September, 1783.

Last night also died, Mrs. Phene, widow of James Phene, who formerly kept the "Fountain" in this city.

Kentish Gazette, 3 July, 1792.

Canterbury.

Yesterday died, in the 80th year of his age, Mr. John Farley, formerly master of the "Fountain Inn" in this city.

Kentish Gazette 24 April 1801.

Tuesday last Daniel Robinson, servant to Mr. William Miles, of the "Fountain Inn," was committed by the mayor of this city to the house of correction, to be kept to hard labour two months, fore getting drunk, and driving the horses entrusted to his care so furiously as to overturn and entirely spoil a post-chase belong to the William Miles, and greatly endanger the life of a passenger therein.

Kentish Gazette 11 September 1801.

Yesterday died Mrs. Miles, wife of Mr. Miles, of the "Fountain Inn," in the city.

Kentish Gazette 6 April 1802.

William Miles, of the "Fountain Inn," and J. Henwood, of the "Red Lion Inn," Canterbury, beg to inform their friends, and a public in general, that they have this day reduced their post into 15 pence per mile.

April 6th, 1802.

Kentish Gazette 6 August 1802.

Tuesday was married at Westgate, Mr. Miles, of the "Fountain Inn," to Mrs. Ratcliffe, both of this city.

Kentish Gazette 9 September 1802.

Notice.

Whereas George Bourne, hostler to William Miles, at the "Fountain Inn," Canterbury, was conned on Saturday evening last the 4th of September 1802, with his Master's property to a considerable amount; whoever will apprehend and lodge him in safe custody, shall receive a reward of 5 guineas, and every other expense.

The said George Bourne is nearly 5 feet 10 inches high, about 23 years of age, of a light complexion, light hair, has a cast with his eyes, rather stoops in his walk, and has his name marked on his back of his right hand.

Kentish Gazette 14 September 1802.

Friday last was committed to Westgate gaol, by the Mayor, George Bourne, late hoistler to Mr. Miles of the "Fountain Inn," in this city, for having embezzled and run away with a considerable sum of money, his master's property; the prisoner was apprehended at Brighton, by the activity of the landlord of the "George Inn," Rye, and the vigilance of the constables at Brighton, the offence, we understand is, by a late statute, made felony.

From the Kentish Gazette, 3 January 1804. Price 6d.

LOST,

FROM a post coach with four horses, which left the “Fountain Inn” at Canterbury on Wednesday evening the 14th instant.

A Box, containing three drawers, containing shells; supposed to have fallen off about three miles from Sittingbourne.

Whoever will bring the box, shells, &c. to the Printer of this paper, or to Lieut. Colonel D Robertson, No. 50, Hans Place, Sloan Street, London, will receive a reward of Five Guineas.

Kentish Gazette, 1 May, 1804.

DIED.

On Friday last died, Mr. John Taylor, of the "Fountain Inn," in this city.

Kent Gazette Reports 18 June 1805.

FOUNTAIN INN, TAVERN, AND POST-HOUSE,

St. Margaret's Street, Canterbury,

SAMUEL WRIGHT, grateful for the very liberal support he has experienced since entering on the above concern, respectfully begs to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and Public, and in particular to families proceeding to the isle of Thanet and Coast of Kent, that he has lately fitted up his house, for their accommodation in every respect, in the completest possible manner; and trusts that those, who may be pleased to honour him with their visits, will find, his apartments and beds, clean, neat, and comfortable, a larder of every delicacy of the season, together with wines of the choicest flavour; and with much deference he assures them, that no attention will be omitted, on his part, to merit their future favours.

Good post chaises, glass coaches, &c. with able horses, at the shortest notice; also excellent stabling and lock-up coach-houses.
The Royal Mail Coach, to and from Dover to London, every night and morning.

From the Kentish Gazette Tuesday 4 October 1808.

Mr WRIGHT, of Fountain Inn, Canterbury: advert for upper servant and laundry maid.
 

From the Kentish Gazette, 13 February 1810.

An unfortunate event occurred this morning to a young man of the name of John Neighbour, who acted in the opacity of boots at the "Fountain Inn" in this city. Having gone into one of the rooms, it is supposed he took up a loaded pistol belonging to a gentleman who was about to depart on his journey, when, from some accidental cause it went off and almost instantly killed him. The ball having entered his throat just under the chin and come out at the hinder part of the head, from whence it passed through a pane of glass in the sash of the room.

From the Kentish Gazette, 13 February 1810.

This morning a melancholy accident happened at the "Fountain Inn," In this city: as ---- Neighbour, who was in the situation of Boots at the above Inn, was playing with a pistol, left by accident on the parlour table, not knowing it to be loaded, it unfortunately went off, and the contents entering his heart, caused instantaneous death.

From the Kentish Gazette, 16 February 1810.

An Inquest was taken on Tuesday, by Thomas Hammond, esq. the Coroner of this city, on the body of John Neighbours who shot himself with a pistol, at the "Fountain Inn," as stated in our last, when the Jury found a verdict of — Accidental Death.

From the Kentish Gazette, 16 February 1810.

On Tuesday, an inquest was held on the body of John Neighbour, the lad whom we mentioned on that day as having accidentally shot himself, at the "Fountain Tavern" in this city.

Verdict:— Accidental death.

Kentish Gazette, 20 October 1820.

LION INN AND POST-HOUSE, OSPRINGE.

GEORGE STARK, (many years Head Waiter at the "Fountain Inn," Canterbury.) very respectfully begs leave to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, and especially his friends, to whom from his late situation he is known, that he has entered on the above Inn, and trusts by attention to the convenience and comfort of his visitors, and by forwarding them with able Horses to obtain their patronage, which it will ever be his study and desire to deserve.

Wines of the best quality, good Stabling, and Lock up Coach Horses.

From the Kentish Gazette 17 July 1821.

City of Canterbury:

The MAYOR and COMMONALTY having resolved to DINE together at the "Fountain Tavern," on Thursday next, the 19th of July instant, in celebration of the CORONATION of his most gracious Majesty, King George the Fourth, will be gratified by the company of those of the Gentry and Clergy of the City, and its vicinity, and of their Fellow Citizens generally, who may wish to join them in honour of the event. Tickets at a SOVEREIGN each to include the Dinner, Dessert and Wine, to be had at the Bar of the "Fountain Tavern." Dinner on table at Four o'clock precisely. It is requested Tickets may be taken on or before Tuesday next, the 17th inst.

From the Kentish Gazette, 6 February 1838.

A singular accident occurred a few evenings since to the driver of a post-chaise belonging to Mr. Wright, of the "Fountain Hotel," Canterbury. When descending Staines’ Hill on his return from the Isle of Thanet, in company with several others, by a sudden jerk he was thrown off the bar into the snow. The accident was not perceived by the drivers of the chaises which followed, and fortunately passed without injuring the poor fellow, who lay stunned by his fall for a considerable time. The horses of the chaise he had been driving followed the other vehicles, and actually parsed them at a rapid rate, proceeding through Sturry and the turnpike which was open, and advanced as far as the High Street, without any further accident, when they were perceived to be without a driver, and stopped by an ostler who was looking for their return. Messengers were forthwith despatched after the missing post-boy, and he was found walking with the whip in his hand in a contrary direction from Canterbury, still in a state of partial insensibility.

From the Kentish Gazette, 19 March 1839.

On Wednesday the Earl of Cardigan and the officers of the 45th Light Dragoons gave a parting dinner, at the "Fountain Hotel," to the officers of the 45th Regiment, who are under orders for Windsor. The dinner was arranged in Wight's very best style; the splendid service of plate belonging to the mess of the 11th was used upon the occasion, and the fine brass band of the regiment was in attendance.

From the Kentish Gazette, 1 December 1840.

DEATH.

Nov 28, in London, Samuel King, aged 32, son of the Widow King, late of the "Fountain Tap," Canterbury.

Kentish Gazette, 3 September 1844.

East Kent Agricultural Association.

At a general meeting of the members of the above Society, on Saturday at the "Fountain Hotel," Canterbury, Mr. Thomas White Collard, surveyor and land agent, of Canterbury, was elected to the office of Secretary, vacant by the demise of Mr. J. C. Abbott.

Kentish Gazette, 3 September 1844.

KENT CRICKET CLUB.

Sir JOHN M. TYLDEN, PRESIDENT.

A GENERAL MEETING of the MEMBERS of this CLUB, will be holden at the "FOUNTAIN HOTEL," CANTERBURY, on SATURDAY, the 28th of SEPTEMBER instant, at Two for Three o'clock in the Afternoon.

Members who have not paid their Subscriptions, are earnestly requested to do so at their earliest convenience at Messrs. Hammond and Co.’s Canterbury Bank; or to the Treasurer; or the Honorary Secretary, at the Kentish Gazette Office, Canterbury.

All Demands upon the Club are requested to be forwarded without delay to the Honorary Secretary.

From the Kentish Gazette, 22 April 1845.

KENT CRICKET CLUB.

Sir J. M. TYLDES, President.

THE ANNUAL DINNER of the Members of this Club, and the Friends of the Noble Game of Cricket, will take place at the "Fountain Hotel," CANTERBURY, on FRIDAY, the 2nd day of May, 1845.

Dinner on Table at Five o'clock.

Tickets 5s. 6d. each, to be had at the Bar on or before Wednesday, the 30th of April.

Practice commences on the Ground on Monday, the 5th of May, and, in the absence of Matches, will continue through the season. Fuller Pilch, and his nephew, William Pilch, will be in attendance.

The Matches will be announced at a future time.

Subscribers of £1 and upwards are elected Members of the Club.

The Members and Patrons of the Club are respectfully informed that the Subscriptions and Donations for the Season are due on the day of the Anniversary Dinner, and early payment is requested at the Canterbury Bank; or to the Honorary Secretary, Kentish Gazette Office, Canterbury.

W. M. SMITHSON, Hon Sec.

From the Kentish Gazette, 28 April 1846.

DEATH.

Miller:— April 22, in Commercial-road, London. Mr. Amos Miller, aged 54, many years cook at the "Fountain Hotel," Canterbury.

From the Kentish Gazette, 5 May 1846.

White Lion £20 Burial Society.

The Quarterly Committee Meeting of this club, was holden at the above house, in Canterbury, on Thursday evening last, for the purpose of transacting the usual business, when the secretary reported that during the past quarter, there had been three deaths, and one withdrawal, and that there was one death uncollected, Mr. Amos Miller, formerly cook at the "Fountain Hotel." That the sum in hand was £12, over and above the £20 always in readiness in case of the death of a member. Ten members were enrolled during the evening, a few vacancies remaining for healthy persons between the ages of 25 and 45 years.

From the Kentish Gazette, 18 August 1846.

FOUND.

IN one of the "Fountain Hotel" Carriages running from the Canterbury Railway Station, A MOURNING RING. The owner may receive it on application to Mr. Wright, "Royal Fountain Hotel," Canterbury.

Kentish Gazette, 23 March 1847.

EAST KENT HUNT.

Friends to the above Hunt are particularly requested to MEET at the "Fountain Hotel," WEDNESDAY, the 31st instant, at Twelve o'clock, when the question of the continuance of that Establishment must be decided.

WM DEEDES, CHAS PRICE, JS MARJORIBANKS, EDW D BROCKMAN.

Members of the Committee ending 5th April, 1847.

Hythe 22d March, 1847.

Kentish Gazette, 29 February 1876.

AN HOTEL SWINDLER.

Mr. Finn, the proprietor of the "Fountain Hotel" in this city, has been victimised by a person who, according to his private card, is "Mr. Henry Doncaster." This individual, who it would seem, has all the appearance of a gentleman, went to the "Fountain" on the 5th inst., stating that he had just arrived from the Continent, and he took up his quarters at the hotel.

In conversation with the waiters he said he was expecting everyday a letter with a remittance of money. He sent his lines to the laundress, and on its return paid the charge made. This gave Mr. Finn confidence in his customer, but subsequently events did not tend to maintain it, for on Sunday evening, the 20th inst., Mr. Henry Doncaster suddenly, and without any slightest intimation, disappeared, together with the whole of his luggage excepting a portmanteau, which on being opened was found to contain a pair of shoes and a piece of tape. It should be stated that he "forgot" to pay his account before leaving. The man is described as about five feet ten inches in height, grey hair, with whiskers and moustache.