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From the Dover Express and East Kent Intelligencer,
16 January, 1874. Price 1d.
TO BE DISPOSED OF
With Immediate Posession, COMPACT PUBLIC HOUSE in a leading
thoroughfare near the Grand Shaft, Dover; five minutes from L.C.D.R. and
S.E.R. Stations, premises in good order.- For particulars, apply to Mr.
EDWIN COLEMAN, Auctioneer and Valuer, 41, Castle Street, Dover.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday, 13 March, 1874. Price 1d.
THE LICENSING ACT
DEPUTATION TO THE HOME SECRETARY
A deputation of the Joint Committee of the Metropolitan and Licensed
Victuallers' Association waited upon the Right Hon. R. A. Cross, the
Home Secretary, at Whitehall, yesterday, for the purpose of laying
before him their views as to certain amendments which they consider
necessary in the Licensing Act of 1872. The deputation was introduced by
Mr. J. J. Homer, treasurer of the London Licensed Victuallers'
Protection Society and of the London and Home Counties Licensed
Victuallers' League. There were also present Mr. S. Cleaver, Leicester;
Mr. G. Candelet, Manchester; Mr. J. Atkinson, Liverpool; Mr. T. Whaley,
Mr. G. Adams, and representatives from the towns of Bristol, Sheffield,
Wednesbury, Exeter, Wolverhampton, and Nottingham.
Mr. Homer stated that the deputation, which had been appointed by a
conference held in London at the close of last year, desired that the
Licensing Act of Mr. Bruce should be amended in respect of the hours of
closing, which they desired should be mad uniform over the whole
country; in respect of the mode in which licenses were granted to
victuallers, beer-house keepers, and keepers of refreshment houses; in
respect of the inquisitorial mode in which the powers given to the
Police under Mr. Bruce's Act were exercised; and also in reference to
some minor matters of detail. The deputation suggested that in future
the public-houses in London should be opened on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 3
p.m., and from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.; and in the country from 12.30 p.m. to
2.30 p.m., and from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. On week days they were of opinion
that all licensed houses should be closed at midnight, and should not
open until 5.0 a.m. They thought further that a licensed victualler
should be allowed to entertain his friends under his own roof after the
statutory hours; that endorsement of conviction on licenses should not
be as at present a mere matter of course, but should only be made in
cases where the magistrates expressly directed it. What they desired
most of all was that there should be a uniformity of practice applying
to the whole country, and that grocers and other people holding out-door
licenses for the sale of spirits should be subjected to the same
regulations that applied to the licensed victuallers. Mr. Lowe had
expressed his sympathy with the views entertained by the deputation, who
only asked that the present government should grant them the
consideration which had been promised by the late government.
Mr. Cross, in reply, said: I can only say that I am very glad to have
you here to-day, and to have heard you put your case before me in a very
clear light. I have been happy to hear your explanations upon several
points which must be raised and discussed in case any attempt is made to
alter and amend the existing law. I am sure, however, you will see that
it is impossible for me to give you any definite answer to-day on any of
the points you have put to me. I have only very recently entered upon
the duties of my office, and there are a great number of questions
pressing upon my attention. I wish to form a most careful opinion upon
the points you have raised, and I am sure you will pardon me for saying
that I cannot do so off hand.
Mr. Homer: May we be permitted to ask whether in case the Government
cannot undertake the charge of our bill, they will support it if it be
introduced by an independent member?
Mr. Cross: I can give you no opinion on that point. All I can say is
that the whole matter shall receive my careful attention.
The deputation then retired.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday, 12 June, 1874. Price 1d.
TO BE LET
To be let with immediate possession, a Free Public-house, in a good
position. Incoming about £100.
Apply to Messrs. Worsfold and Hayward, Auctioneers, and Valuers, new
bridge, Dover.
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From the Kent and Sussex Courier, 19 August 1874.
Licensing Business.
This was the day appointed for the licensing business, and
Superintendent Dance laid before the Bench his annual return, showing the
manner in which the various public and beer houses, &c., had been
conducted.
He complained of the "Crown" beer house, Capel; the "Three Oaks" beer
house, Hadlow; the "Kentish Arms," Paddock Wood; "Rock Inn," Chiddingstone; "Henry the Eighth Inn," Hever; "Railway Bell," Tonbridge;
and a beer house at Matfield, kept by John Pearce.
The Bench gave a caution to each of those complained of, and the
Chairman pointedly told Mr. Chantler, of the Rock Inn," Chiddingstone
(where on Sunday night, 8th March last, a number of labourers, their
wives, and other persons, assembled to discuss and make arrangements
relative to the Labourers' Union), that he would not vote for the
renewal of his licence, as it was a very bad case.
Mr. Rogers, solicitor, applied under the sixth section of the Licensing
Act of the present year, to order that the houses in Tonbridge should on
Sunday's, Good Friday, and Christmas Day be open from 1 o'clock to 3,
instead of from half-past 12 till half-past 2, as it would be then just
after instead of, as now, about 20 minutes before divine service was
closed.
In reply to the magistrates' clerk (Mr. Walker), Mr. Rogers said he was
not instructed to appear by the Licensed Victuallers or the brewers.
The Bench, in refusing the application, said they thought a petition
should be presented in a general applications like the present.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent Intelligencer,
28 August, 1874. Price 1d.
TRANSFER DAY
The "Albion Hotel," Broadstairs, was transferred to William
Henry Price; the "Seaview," Birchington, to William Moss.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday, 6 September, 1874. Price 1d.
ANNUAL LICENSING MEETING
The annual licensing meeting for the borough and its liberties was held
at the Town Hall, on Monday morning. Dr. Astley occupied the chair, and
there were also on the Bench, J. G. Churchward, S. Finnis, T. E. Back,
R. H. Jones, R. Dickeson, and J. G. Smith, Esqrs.
APPLICATIONS
VICTORIA HOTEL, BROADSTAIRS
Mr. Mosse's application for a license to be granted to this hotel was
adjourned to Broadstairs.
SWEETS
A license to sell British wines was granted to Mr. S. R. Elms, jun.
WINE LICENSE
A license to sell wines, &c., was granted to Binfield, Bros., Market
Square.
Mr. CROSS'S ACT
Mr. Daniels said he had an application of rather a peculiar nature. It
arose out of the hardship caused by Mr. Cross's Act just passed. He was
instructed to appear on behalf of the whole of the licensed victuallers
of Broadstairs to ask the Magistrates to convene a meeting to consider
if an extension of hours could be granted. Broadstairs was a place
containing 2,000 inhabitants, and in the summer it was doubled, and it
was hard that it should be tied down to the 10 o'clock closing hour.
Mr. Stillwell said he did not think the Bench had any jurisdiction. A
meeting of Justices would be called, which could be adjourned to
Broadstairs, and in the meantime he could advise in the matter.
SPIRIT LICENSE
Mr. Fox said he had to apply on behalf of Mr. Cullen Marsh, of the
Baths, to ask the Bench to grant him a spirit license. He already had a
wine licence, but he found that to meet the convenience of the public he
required one for spirits also. It was not a singular thing, but the
general practice. At Folkestone the Bathing Establishment had a full
licence, and at Brighton and Hastings, at Ramsgate and Margate, it was
the same. The application was only made to suit the visitors. They had
heard a good deal lately about the necessity of offering inducements to
visitors to come to the town, but if they found there were none of the
ordinary conveniences they would consider Dover a slow place, behind the
age, and think twice before they came here. It was not everyone that
wished to drink a glass of wine. The state of some people's stomachs
made them require a glass of spirits. Mr. Marsh made the application for
the general convenience of visitors, and it was hoped the bench would
see fit to grant it.
Mr. Mowll, opposing the application, submitted that there were plenty of
licensed houses in the neighbourhood. Besides no evidence had been
called to show it was necessary.
Mr. Fox: That was done when the wine license was granted two years ago.
Dr. Astley said the wine license had been all very well, and had he
believed been of use; but when it took a broader view they felt they
could not entertain it. There were plenty of public-houses near where
those who liked that class of refreshment could go.
Mr. Marsh: May I be permitted to make a remark. I have no desire to
change the character of the room. I have no intention of making it a
public-house.
Dr. Astley: No doubt that was your idea, but I doubt you would be able
to carry it out. If the license were granted you would be obliged to
serve anyone.
EARLY OPENING
Permission was granted Mrs. Goodbun, of the “Rose and Crown,” to open at
half-past three; to Mr. Craddock, “Mechanic's Arms,” at five o'clock;
Mr. Pell, “Barley Mow,” at five; the “Brussels Inn,” at half-past three;
the “Pier Inn,” at half-past three; the “Duchess of Kent,” at half-past
three; the “Terminus Inn,” half-pst three; the “Garrick's Head,”
half-past three, the “Liberty,” half-past three; the “Cinque Ports
Arms,” half-past three; “Princess Maud,” half-past three.
Applications for permission to open early from the keepers of the
“Walmer Castle,” “Pavilion,” and “Chance,” were refused.
There was no other business.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent Intelligencer,
18 September, 1874. Price 1d.
TRANSFER DAY
"Southampton Arms," Ville of Wood, from John Buckley to Henry Barber,
Westgate victualler; "Nottingham Castle," Westgate, from Harry Barber to
George Francis Verini, Ramsgate, wine merchant. the two last
applications were adjourned to Broadstairs, the applicants each holding
another license.
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From the Kent and Sussex Courier, 7 October, 1874.
The New Licensing Act.
Superintendent Embury said he thought it well that publicans should bear
in mind that the New Licensing
Act will come into operation on Saturday next, and the public houses out
of the district, such as Pembury
and Rusthall, would have to be closed an hour earlier than under the
existing arrangement.
The Chairman (the Hon. F. G. Molyneux) thought it ought to be generally
known that on and after the 10th
inst., all public houses out of the Local Act District would have to be
closed an hour earlier.
Mr. Browell:- Has any of the districts in our division been decided as
popular places?
Superintendent Embury:- No, sir. There has been no application made.
Another very important thing
relating to publicans is that under the last act they were justified in
allowing a person a few minutes grace
after the stated hour for closing, but now they must not allow anything
to be consumed after the hour. It
was clear that publicans should not allow anything to be drawn so close
up on 11 o'clock, for to drink it
afterwards on the premises would be an offence.
The Chairman:- Yes, the house must be actually closed by 11 o'clock.
That ought to be generally known.
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From the Kent and Sussex Courier, 16 October, 1874.
Folkestone. The New Licensing Act.
Under the new Licensing Act, which came into operation on Saturday, the
public houses in Folkestone close
at 11 o'clock on weekdays instead of 12 as under the previous Act.
Westerham.
This town has been decided to be a "populous place" for the purpose of
the New Licensing Act.
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From the Kent and Sussex Courier, 21 October, 1874.
A Dandy Landlord.
An Inn, in one of our provincial towns, the sign of the "Red Lion," was
kept by a landlord who was a
complete dandy.
A traveller, on leaving the house one morning, wrote the following lines
in pencil on the wall of the room in
which he had breakfast.
When a man to a town for a show brings a lion,
'Tis usual a monkey the sign-post to tie on;
But here the reverse of this plan may be seen.
For the lion's without and the monkey's within.
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From the Kent and Sussex Courier, 2 October, 1874.
Messrs. Faulkner and Bold, grocers &c., of High Street,
(Tunbridge Wells) apply for a
licence to sell spirits by retail, not to be
consumed on the premises.
Mr. Burton, solicitor, supported the application, and the service of
notices having been proved, the Bench granted the application.
Temporary authority to sell wine and spirits, was granted to Mr.
Parker, who has purchased the confectionery business from Mr. W. Thorpe,
of the Parade.
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