From the Kentish Gazette, 7 January 1845.

Farewell Dinner.

Mr. Edwin Masey, of the "Victoria Inn," being about to relinquish the occupancy of his house to Mr. Butler, a numerous and respectable party assembled on Tuesday last for the purpose of showing that respect to their worthy host which, by his attention, he had so deservedly merited. A most excellent dinner was provided on the occasion. Mr. Parton filled the office of chairman, and the proceedings of the day were conducted with the greatest propriety, harmony, and good feeling. Numerous were the patriotic toasts and sentiments given and responded to, interspersed with some excellent singing, enlivened at intervals by the town band. At ten o'clock, the National Anthem being sung in full chorus, the party separated, hoping their new landlord would, by his attention, command the respect obtained by his predecessor.

From the Kentish Gazette, 11 February 1845.

NEW ROMNEY.

Mr. Thomas King Butler having succeeded Mr. Masey, the landlord of the "Victoria," a numerous and respectable party assembled on Tuesday evening to drink the health of their new host and hostess, and to partake of the festal cake. The chair was ably filled by Mr. Alfred Mann, supported by Mr. F. Butler as vice-president. Song, toast, and sentiment went quickly round, enlivened by some beautiful airs from the excellent little town band. At ten the national anthem was given in full chorus, and the party retired highly gratified with their evening’s amusement, and wishing prosperity to their new landlord.

Kentish Gazette, 9 November 1847.

NEW ROMNEY.

Licensed House for the sale of Beer, Brewery, &c., and Two New Houses.

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Mr. JOHN HUMPHERY, AT the "New Inn," NEW ROMNEY, on MONDAY; 15th NOVEMBER, 1847, at Three o’clock in the Afternoon, (if not previously disposed of by Private Contract), the following FREEHOLD ESTATES, situate in the Town and Port of New Romney, in the County of Kent, in two lots:—

Lot 1:— A MESSUAGE or TENEMENT, known by the sign of the "Victoria," connected Brewery, with every convenience for Trade, Stable, Outbuildings, large Garden, and other Premises, in the occupation of Mr. Thomas King Butler.

The House has for some years been Licensed for the Sale of Beer by Retail, and business to a considerable extent carried on therein; and the Premises, from their locality, afford an opportunity rarely to be met with, of carrying on the Licensed Retail Trade, with that of a Common Brewer, either combined or separate.

Lot 2:— Two New substantial-built MESSUAGES or TENEMENTS, Outbuildings, Gardens and Premises, in the respective occupations of Mr. Edwin Masey and Mr. William Hodges.

The Estates may be viewed on application to the Tenants, and further Particulars known by enquiry of Mr. Edwin Masey, Bricklayer, or Mr. Stringer, Solicitor, New Romney.

From the Kentish Gazette, 11 July 1848.

NEW ROMNEY.

On Monday last Mr. Thomas King Butler, of the "Victoria" beer-house, was fined by the magistrates in the mitigated sum of £1, and 16s. costs, for suffering beer to be drunk upon his premises during Divine service. This was done on the information of the policeman (A. Wilkinson), who detected the parties in the house, and the landlord pleaded guilty. The magistrates ordered the half part of the fine should be given to the National School, and the informer did the same with his half part.

From the Kentish Gazette, 26 December 1848.

NEW ROMNEY.

Licensed House for the Sale of Beer, Brewery, &c. and Two New Houses.

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE CONTRACT,

THE following FREEHOLD ESTATE, situate in the Town and Port of New Romney, in the County of Kent, consisting of a MESSUAGE or TENEMENT known by the sign of the "Victoria," connected BREWERY, with every convenience for trade, stable, outbuildings, large garden, and other premises, in the occupation of Mr. Thomas King Butler. And TWO new substantial-built MESSUAGES or TENEMENTS, outbuildings, gardens, and premises, in the respective occupations of Mr. Edwin Masey and Mr. William Hodges.

The Messuage or Tenement known by the sign of the "Victoria" has for some years been licensed for the sale of beer by retail, and business to a considerable extent carried on therein; and the premises, from their locality, afford an opportunity rarely to be met with of carrying on the licensed retail trade with that of a common brewer, either combined or separate.

One half of the purchase money, if required, may remain on mortgage.

The Estate may he viewed on application to the Tenants, and further particulars known by inquiry of Mr. Stringer, Solicitor, New Romney.

South Eastern Gazette, 11 September, 1860.

NEW ROMNEY.

At the general annual licensing meeting, held the 3rd day of September instant, the mayor and justices granted two new licenses, namely, to Alfred Mand, of the "Victoria," and Henry Janett, of the "Cinque Ports Arms." Both applications were strongly recommended by a majority of the parish officers and trade of the town, who have long felt the increasing want of better accommodation and advantage of competition.