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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday 7 January, 1927. Price 1½d.
ANNUAL LICENSING SESSIONS
The Chairman announced that the bench had fixed February 3rd as the date
of the annual general licensing meeting, adjourned to Dover on February
17th, and to Wingham on March 3rd.
EXTENSIONS
The license of the “Five Bells,” Eastry, was granted an extension from
10 p.m. to 11 p.m. on January 10th, for the general meeting and smoking
concert of the British Legion.
The “Red Lion,” Wingham, from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. for January 19th, for a
dinner and concert of the Dart Club.
The “Wheatsheaf,” Ash, was granted an extension from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
for the annual dinner of the Slate Club on January 18th.
The “Bell,” Lydden, from 2.30 to 5 p.m. on January 12th for a sale of
agricultural implements, etc.
WEAK GIN
Sarah Elizabeth Young Davies, of the “White Horse,” public house,
Eythorne, was summoned for selling a quarter of gin to the prejudice of
the purchaser. It was 39.45 degrees under proof, genuine gin being not
more than 35 degrees under proof.
Superintendent Lane, Sandwich, said: At 1.50 p.m. on November 1st, I
visited the “White Horse” and purchased a quartern of gin, which was
supplied to me by Mrs. Davies, and for which I paid 2s. 6d. The gin was
supplied from two bottles, the bottom portion of one and the top portion
of the new bottle. I told Mrs. Davies that the purchase was for the
purpose of analysis. I divided it into three portions and handed one to
Mrs. Davies. She said, “I hope it is all right, we don't sell much gin
lately and that bottle has been on tap for some time.” A sample was sent
to the County Analyst the following day, and on November 25th a
certificate was received showing the sample 39.45 degrees under proof.
Cross-examined by Mr. A. K. Mowll. Defendant had been in the house for
14 or 15 years and in another licensed house before that. She was a
widow, and her husband had been in the Navy, and had been on service
during the war. There had been no complaints against her. The house had
been well conducted; it was a somewhat difficult house to manage in
these days, and her character was irreproachable.
Mr. A. K. Mowll said he had pleaded not guilty, but not because he
disputed the facts. There was a small sale for gin and this gin had been
“on tap” for some time. Unfortunately the cork came out, and from the
defendant's remark, “I hope it's all right,” one could see she had her
doubts about it because it was old. Unfortunately for the defendant,
spirits evaporated more than water, and what probably happened was that
this particular sample in the old bottle evaporated, and so diluted it a
little more than was allowed under the Act. This woman had a character
which could not be surpassed as far as a licensed victualler was
concerned, and he asked, if they thought under the circumstances, that a
technical offence had been created, that they would dismiss the case on
payment of costs.
Lord Fitzwalter said that the Bench taking into considerations the
excellent character of the defendant, would dismiss the case on payment
of costs. They hoped it would be a warning to her to be more careful in
future.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday 14
January, 1927. Price 1½d.
LICENSING SESSIONS
The beer, wine and spirits off-licence , Market Lane, was transferred
from Mr. A. R. O. Wilberforce, Secretary of the Navy, Army and Air Force
Institute, to Mr. J. Byford, The Secretary Winchmore Hill, merchant.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, 11 February, 1927. Price 1½d.
SANDWICH LICENSING SESSIONS
At the Sandwich Licensing Sessions on Monday, the Magistrates considered
the question of renewing the licence of the “Sir Colin Campbell,” Walmer,
whose licensee, Mr. F. S. Adams, had been convicted of serving during
prohibited hours. It was stated that the owners of the house had given
the licensee three months' notice, and that the police objected to the
tenant, and not the house. The Bench granted the renewal subject to this
being carried out.
The licensees otherwise were renewed.
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Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser, Friday 18 March 1927.
SEVENOAKS PETTY SESSIONS. NO CHANGE OF HOURS.
Mr. Harries appeared on behalf of the Licensed Victuallers' Association
in an application for a variation of the permitted hours, and stated
that there would he no extension whatever of the permitted hours. He
wished to emphasise that, as he was given to understand there was a
misapprehension on that point. What his clients were asking for was that
during the period of Summer Time (with the exception of Sundays) the
hours should be 6.30 to 10.30 instead of 6 to 10. If the Magistrates
were advised that to conform with the law the opening hour must he 6
p.m. his clients would give a definite undertaking that no intoxicating
liquor would be sold before 6.30 p.m.
The Chairman asked what support the application had from the licensees.
Mr. Alfred William Pattenden, Secretary of the Sevenoaks and District
Licenced Victuallers’ Assocition said the membership of the Association
was 50. This proposition had been brought forward at the annual meeting,
and it was unanimously agreed that the application be made. There were
16 members present at the meeting. He had heard of no opposition from
any of the members.
By Mr. John A. Whyte (Kent County Temperance Federation):- The decision
had not been officially communicated to absent members.
Mr. Cordy (Messers. Page) opposed the application, and said that
although a member of the Association he had heard nothing of the matter
until it was mentioned in Court that morning.
The Rev. R. Newell objected, and said the application really meant half
an hour longer into the night.
Mr. Harries said there was not the slightest foundation for such a
statement, and he indignantly protested.
Mr. Newell said he spoke on behalf of a deputation of clergy and
ministers, and for members of their Churches, and they respectfully, but
earnestly appealed in the Bench not to make this change. There were no
special requirements in this district necessitating such a change. The
present day tendency was for the earlier closing of business premises,
and in the interests of health and general convenience this should be
encouraged, there was no public demand for this change. He had
signatures of members of the Congregational Church, the Parish Church,
the Wesleyan Church and the Baptist Church, numbering 338, against this
proposal. Other Church bodies in the villages had sent resolutions
against the change.
Mr. Harries contended that the wording of the petitions was against an
"extension of hours," which they were not asking for, and he protested
against what he alleged were misleading petitions.
The Rev. W. E. Gilliat (Rector of Seven-oaks) said the only extension
referred to at the Parish Church was "from 10 p.m. to 10.30 p.m."
The Magistrates retired to consider their decision, and on their return
Major Pym said they were unwilling to grant this variation of hours.
They had only had 16 out of a possible 97 licensees mentioned. In towns
the extension might be useful, but when they came to country districts
it must curtail the hours of sleep and to a greater degree shorten the
night, and it was not desirable that working men should be deprived of
any of their sleep. Of the four neighbourhood districts, Tonbridge was
the only one which had this alteration of hours. Before a question of
this kind was discussed another year he thought it would be well if the
different Benches could confer, so that if any alterations were made
there should be some agreement.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, 25 March, 1927. Price 1½d.
INCREASE IN DRUNKENNESS IN DOVER - MAGISTRATES WARNING
At the Dover Police Court on Monday, before Dr. C. Wood, Alderman C. J.
Sellens and Mr. W. J. Palmer.
Frederick Perkins, a baker, was charged with having been drunk and
disorderly in Biggin Street.
Defendant pleaded not guilty.
P.C. Keeler said that at 10.40 p.m. on Saturday, he was on Worthington
Street point duty when he saw the defendant outside the “King's Hall,”
having an argument with another man, and causing a crowd to collect.
Witness went there and found the defendant was drunk, and advised both
men to go away. The other man went with friends, but the prisoner took
no notice. Defendant shouted at the other man as he was going away, “You
are a dirty rotten tyke.” He pulled his coat off and tried to pass
witness to get at the other man. He again refused to go away, so witness
took him into custody.
Prisoner said that he was not given the chance to go away. He would have
broken the argument off if he had been.
The Chairman: This is your first offence, and we are only going to fine
you 5s. The Magistrates feel distressed at the number of cases of
drunkenness appearing before them, and if it continues they will
increase the penalty. If you come here again you will not be so lightly
dealt with.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday 1
April, 1927. Price 1½d.
NEW LICENSE REFUSED
Mr. Thorn Drury, on behalf of Mr. John Bramley, made an application
for confirmation of the off beer license granted temporarily to him at
Leamington Road, Westgate. This was the fifth yearly application Mr.
Bramley had made.
The Magistrates were some time considering the matter, and refused
the application.
Mr. Robinson applied for the confirmation of the temporary license
granted to Mr. Thorne, of the "Links Hotel," St. Peters, to serve
alcoholic refreshment with meals. This was the second application.
The application was granted by the Magistrates on the condition that
intoxicants were served to resident guests only.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday 15
April, 1927. Price 1½d.
TRANSFER SESSIONS
For music, singing and dancing the "Pavillion," West Cliff Avenue,
Broadstairs, was transferred from Lilian West to Robert Dennant, 23,
Queen's Road, Broadstairs.
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From the Dover Express and East Kent News, Friday 19
August, 1927. Price 1½d.
LICENCE TRANSFER SESSIONS
Wine (on licence), 58 and 60, High Street, Broadstairs, was
transferred from Charlotte Derry to Alice Maud Dine, cafe proprietor.
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