Kentish Gazette, 29 June, 1780.

Notice.

The creditors of the late Henry Bateman, of the "Shakespeare's Head," Butchery Lane, Canterbury, are requested immediately to deliver in an account of their respective demands, at the said "Shakespeare's Head." This will not advertised any more.

Kentish Gazette 14 July 1801.

On the 1st of February died, in Russia, Mr. George Lacey, formerly of the "Shakespeare Tavern," in the city.

Kentish Gazette, 23 August 1803.

Thursday was married at Woolwich, Mr. John Elgar, of the "Shakespeare Tavern," in this city, to Mrs. Lacey, widow of the late Mr. George Lacey.

Kentish Gazette, 11 November 1803.

SHAKESPEARE. CANTERBURY.

J. C. ELGAR, at the particular request of his Friends, has fixed his HOUSE WARMING on Monday, Nov. 14, 1803.

N. B. The Company of any Gentleman will be esteemed a favour.

Dinner on the table at three o'clock.

From the Kentish Gazette 6 May 1834.

SHAKSPEARE TAVERN, BUTCHERY LANE, CANTERBURY.

J. ROBERTS,

(Late of the "Prince of Orange," in Orange Street), IN acknowledging with gratitude the very liberal favors of his friends and the public, begs respectfully to inform them that he has REMOVED to the "SHAKSPEARE TAVERN," where he pledges himself to use every exertion to merit a continuance of their patronage."

Genuine Wines and Spirits. - Good Beds.

From the Kentish Gazette, 9 January 1838.

Kings Head Tap, Canterbury.

J. Roberts, late of the "Shakespeare Tavern," in Butchery Lane, begs to return his grateful thanks to his friends, and the public generally, for the kind and liberal support which he has received these last 7 years, and begs respectfully to inform them that he is taking the above house, and respectfully solicits a continuance of their favours.

Wines and spirits of the best quality; genuine London Porter and fine ale.

Kent Gazette, 15 January 1839.

E. C. Rayner, "Shakespeare Tavern." Butchery Lane, Canterbury.

Begs to return thanks for the kind patronage he has received since he entered the above-named House, and to assure the Public that every attention shall continue to be paid to the accommodation of his friends.

The Billiard Room has been newly renovated, and the Table fitted in the first style.

January 14, 1839.

From the Kentish Gazette, 16 July 1839.

The first quarterly meeting of the Canterbury £50 Burial Society, was held at the "Shakespeare tavern," on the 1st inst. The report of the state of the society was very favourable.

From the Kentish Gazette, 26 May 1840.

DEATH.

May 24, Mr. James Roberts. aged 35, late of the "Shakespeare Tavern," Butchery Lane, Canterbury.

From the Kentish Gazette, 13 October 1840.

£50 Burial Society.

The members held their Quarterly meeting yesterday se'nnight at the "Shakespeare Tavern." The accounts which were very satisfactory, were laid before the meeting and passed. This Society has been established eighteen months, and not one death has yet occurred in it.

From the Kentish Gazette, 24 November 1840.

The establishment of a musical or convivial evening at the "Shakespeare Tavern," in the city, under the able presidents of the landlord, (Mr. T Farris) affords a rich treat to the the Rivers of Harmony. We understand it will be held every Tuesday evening during the season. The large room has hitherto been crowded by the most respectable company, who expressed their delight at the arrangements. The programme of Mr. Farris on the Musical Glasses is particularly admired.

Kentish Gazette, 16 April 1844.

Shakespeare £50 Burial Society.

Last week this society held its quarterly meeting at the "Shakespeare Tavern," in Butchery-lane, when the secretary and treasurer’s accounts were most satisfactorily approved and passed, and a balance of eighty pounds shown to be in hand, with no arrears either from members or for debts owing. This society has been carried on many years, the benefits of which have been duly appreciated by the relatives of deceased members, thus showing that the advantage held out by the rules have been realised. There are now 400 members, and the committee are prepared to receive 20 more from the ages of 18 to 40 to complete its original number, therefore, all those who are desirous of alleviating in part the difficulties their families are oftentimes placed in by their bereavement, should lose no time in applying for admission.

From the Kentish Gazette, 15 July 1845.

The £50 Burial club, held at the "Shakespeare," Canterbury, had its annual meeting on Monday evening last, when the usual business was transacted. There have been only four deaths in the society during the past year, and that there is now a balance of nearly £70 in hand. In consequence of its being deemed more convenient to have the annual meeting in the winter, it was agreed that they should take place the first week in January, and after the election of a fresh committee, they re-appointments of the president's, &c. and general satisfaction have been expressed with the proceedings of the society, the meeting broke up. We understand there are only a few vacancies.

From the Kentish Gazette, 11 January 1846.

The annual general meeting of the members of the "Shakespeare" £50 Burial Club, Canterbury, took place on Tuesday evening, when the accounts were audited and passed, a balance of £87 17s. 9d. being in hand to meet the next death. The President and Vice-President were re-appointed, with nineteen members as a Board of Management for the ensuing year, together with the Secretary and Auditor. It was also agreed the members should sup together.

Kentish Gazette, 14 January 1851.

The "Shakespeare" £50 burial Society held their annual meeting on Tuesday last, when a gratifying statements of the funds was produced, showing a balance in hands of £111 12s. 1d. On Thursday evening the members sat down to an excellent supper, provided by the worthy host.

South Eastern Gazette, 9 October, 1860.

Highway Robbery by Soldiers.

On Wednesday last two privates in the 90th Regt., named Jas, Buckley and John Bremner, were charged with having stolen a watch, a bunch of keys, and several other articles, from the person of George Hatton, also a private in the same regiment, on the previous night. It appeared that at about half-past six o’clock on the previous evening prosecutor went to the "Shakespeare" public-house with the prisoners and had some beer. They shortly afterwards left. Buckley told prosecutor that they wanted to make a call, and would show him a near cut home. They went across the fields from the "Ship Inn," St. Martin’s, in the direction towards the Military Hospital, and Buckley asked the prosecutor to show him the time. He refused to take his watch out, and replied that it was half-past 8. Buckley then asked him to show him the watch, and said he would not hurt it. Prosecutor, however, said it was too dark for him to see it. Buckley then put his arms round prosecutor’s waist and threw him down. Bremner sat upon him, and the prisoners put their hands into his pockets. Prosecutor called out, and Bremner then placed his hand over his mouth and his knuckles against his throat. Prosecutor was getting weak and took his hand out of his pocket (where he had been holding his watch), when Buckley seized the watch and then ran off. He identified the bunch of keys as his property. In addition to the watch and keys, 1s. 5d., and a piece of tobacco were taken from him. The value of the watch (which had not been found) was 25s.

Sergt. Carr proved finding the keys, a knife, and a piece of tobacco, in the field spoken of by the prosecutor, at seven o’clock that morning.

P.S. Andrews deposed to taking the prisoners into custody at half-past 11 on the night in question. The prisoners, who denied all knowledge of the robbery, were committed for trial.

South Eastern Gazette, 23 October, 1860.

CANTERBURY QUARTER SESSIONS.

The Autumn Quarter Sessions for this city and borough were held before the Recorder, John Deedes, Esq., on Wednesday last. There were 12 prisoners for trial.

James Buckley and John Bremner, soldiers, were indicted for stealing from the person of Geo. Hatton, a watch, value 25s., and other articles, at St. Mary Northgate, on the 2nd inst. Mr. Barrow prosecuted.

The prosecutor, also a soldier, deposed that on the evening in question he saw both prisoners at the Soldiers’ Institute. They asked him to go and have some beer, and he accompanied them to the "Shakespeare." They stayed there about half-an-hour. When they left they went towards St. Martin’s-hill, and called in at the "Ship." The prisoners then told him they would show him a short cut to the barracks, and took him across the hospital fields. While going along, Bremner asked witness the time, and he replied that it was half-past eight. Witness had his watch in his fob pocket, and the prisoners asked him to show it to them. He told them that it was too dark for them to see it, and, having his suspicions, he put it into his trowsers pocket. Buckley then threw him down, and Bremner pressed his knuckles upon his throat and sat upon him. Witness called out as loud as be was able. Buckley, however, put his hand in witness’s pocket, took the watch out, and wrenched it from the chain. The prisoners then ran off. Witness afterwards found that he had lost a bunch of keys, a knife, and a piece of tobacco. When he went with the prisoners he had his own cap, but on the following morning he found that he had got another man's, and he believed it was Bremner’s.

Sergeant Carr, 90th Regt., proved that on the night of the 2nd inst. he apprehended the prisoners. On the following morning he went across the hospital fields, and there he found a bunch of keys, a knife, and a piece of tobacco. Where he found the articles, the grass had the appearance of a struggle having taken place.

P.C. Andrews was with the last witness when the prisoners were apprehended. On the morning following, he found a soldier’s cap strap in the cell in which the prisoners were locked up.

The prosecutor was re-called, and he identified the knife, keys, and also the strap as his property.

The jury found the prisoners guilty, and they were each sentenced to four years’ penal servitude.