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

STOLEN OR STRAYED

On Tuesday Night last, out of the Grounds of Mr. Gurney, without Wincheap Gate. A Bay Horse about 14½ Hands high, with a long swish black Tail and Mane; the Shoes, which are new put on, are marked II. Whoever will bring the said Horse to the “Mermaid,” St. Margaret's, or give information of him, so that he may be had again, shall be rewarded for their trouble, and all Expenses defrayed by me.

Robert Noyes.

Canterbury Aug. 23.

From the Kentish Gazette, 5 January 1774.

LOST,

On Tuesday Evening, the 4th of Instant, between Canterbury and Halfway House to Dover.

A SACK,

Containing three Shirts, two Neckcloths, two Pair of Stockings, a Pair of Boot Stockings, a Pair of Shoes, a Pair of Boot Shoes, a Pair of Gloves, and two Books.

Whoever has found the aforesaid Sack, and will bring the same to Mr. Noyse, at the “Mermaid”, Canterbury, or to Mr. Palmer at the “White Horse” in Bridge, or to Mrs, Gibson at the “Royal Oak” in Dover, shall receive HALF A GUINEA Reward.

Kentish Gazette, 7 March, 1806.

DEATH.

Monday night, in this city, after a long illness, Mr. Thomas Simmonds, formerly master of the "Mermaid Inn."

From the Kentish Gazette 9 January 1838.

CANTERBURY.

TO BE LET, with immediate possession, (IN CONSEQUENCE Of THE PRESENT OCCUPIER GOING INTO ANOTHER LINE OF BUSINESS).

ALL that well-known COMMERCIAL INN, called the "Mermaid," situate in ST. MARGARET'S STREET, together with the excellent Yard and Stabling, where a very considerable business of Fly and Hack work has been carried on for the last twelve months, and is fast improving.

The Incoming and Rent moderate.

For further particulars, apply to E. Stone, on the Premises; or by letter, post paid.

From the Kentish Gazette 6 March 1838.

MERMAID COMMERCIAL INN,

ST. MARGARETS STREET, CANTERBURY.

GEORGE B. FOREMAN, having taken and entered upon this old-established Inn and Commercial House, begs to solicit the support of his Friends and the Public generally, assuring them that every exertion shall be made to render their accommodation agreeable and complete.

Well-aired Beds, good Stabling, and lock-up Coach Houses.

Wines, Spirits, &c., of the best quality, and on reasonable terms.

From the Kentish Gazette, 27 March 1838.

GEORGE B. FOREMAN, MERMAID INN, ST. MARGARET’S, CANTERBURY,

RESPECTFULLY announces to his Friends, the Citizens, and Residents of the Neighbourhood, that his OPENING DINNER will take place on TUESDAY, the Tenth of April next, when the company of themselves and friends will be esteemed a favor.

Tickets, including waiters and dessert, 5s., to be had at the Bar. Dinner on Table at Four o'clock.

From the Kentish Gazette 17 April 1838.

On Tuesday last, the dinner to celebrate Mr. Foreman’s entering upon the "Mermaid Commercial Inn," in this city, took place. The table was laid for upwards of forty, and a highly respectable party of the citizens and neighbouring residents sat down. The dinner was of first-rate order, the delicacies of the season in fish, flesh, and fowl graced the table in profusion. Mr. (late Alderman) Browne was called to the chair; and the conviviality and harmony of the social board was maintained to a late hour uninterrupted. The wines were of the most approved vintage; and the party did not separate until they had assured the worthy host of the satisfaction which his attention had given, and their unanimous determination to support him in his new undertaking.

From the Kentish Gazette, 2 December 1845.

MERMAID COMMERCIAL INN.

W. GINDER takes this opportunity of thanking his Friends, and the public generally for the very liberal support he has received; and begs to inform them that his annual HOP BETTING DINNER will take place on THURSDAY Next, DECEMBER the 4th. 1815.

Dinner on Table at Four o'clock.

From the Kentish Gazette, 10 March 1846.

DEATH.

Ginder.— March 4, in St. Margaret’s street, Canterbury, Mr. William Ginder, of the "Mermaid lnn," aged 56.

From the Kentish Gazette, 4 April 1848.

TO LET, with immediate possession,

THE "MERMAID INN" and COMMERCIAL HOUSE, Saint Margaret's-street, CANTERBURY.

For Particulars apply to Mr. Pout, House and Estate Agent, High-street, Canterbury.

From the Kentish Gazette, 4 April 1848.

The "Mermaid Tavern," St. Margaret’s-street.

Since the advertisement of this house to let, was in type, we have learned that Mr. Christie late of the "White Horse Tavern," has become the landlord.

Kentish Gazette, 6 March 1849.

DEATHS.

Christie:— March 4, aged 41 years, Sarah Ann, the beloved wife of Mr. Edward Thomas Christie, of the "Mermaid Inn," St. Margaret's, Canterbury.

Kentish Gazette, 24 April 1849.

MERMAID COMMERCIAL INN, ST. MARGARETS STREET, CANTERBURY.

E. T. CHRISTY RETURNS his thanks for the liberal patronage he has received since taking the above old-established House, and assures his Customers that he shall continue to supply the very best of Wines and Liquors, &c., and by so doing hopes to merit their future favors.

Dinners dressed on the shortest notice.

Good Beds and Stabling, loose boxes, and lock-up Coach houses.

Dinner on Market Days at five o'clock precisely. Superior London Porter, Bass's India and fine Country Ales.

Kentish Gazette, 13 January 1852.

The Annual Hop Settling took place at the "Mermaid Inn," St. Margaret's, on Tuesday last, when several gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner. To enliven the evening, the services of Mr. Farquharson Smith were secured, who sang several of his choice songs.

The duty for 1852 was set at £155,000.

Kentish Gazette, 5 October 1852.

KENT CRICKET CLUB.

A MEETING of the Citizens and Inhabitants of CANTERBURY will take place at the "MERMAID INN," St. Margaret's, on THURSDAY, the 7th October instant, at Eight o'clock p.m., for the purpose of adapting such measures as will accrue the continuation of the Cricket Club and the August Week, at Canterbury.