Licensees
Abraham
Huntley 1880 1888
George
Stockton 1888 1889
Alfred
Stockton 1889 1891
Edward
Bailey 1891 1895 To Welcome Inn
Theodore
Player 1895 1908
Charlotte
Player 1908 1912
Herbert
Bowen 1912 1917
Amelia
Bowen 1917 1919
Herbert
Bowen 1919 1958
Eva
Bowen 1958 1974
Folkestone
Express 2-10-1880
Wednesday, September 29th: Before The Mayor,
General Cannon, Alderman Caister, M.J. Bell and W.J. Jeffreason Esqs.
This was the adjourned annual licensing day, and the
following application was considered:
Abraham Huntley applied for a license for a house, No.
1, Garden Terrace. He said the rent of the house was £25 a year, and it
contained a club room, four bedrooms, and three rooms downstairs. This
application was refused.
Applicant then asked for a license to sell off the
premises, which was granted.
Note: This pre-dates information given in More Bastions
Folkestone
Chronicle 1-10-1881
Saturday, September 24th: Before The Mayor,
Gen. Cannon, Capt. Carter, Ald. Caister, J. Clark, W. Jeffreason, J. Holden,
and F. Boykett Esqs.
LICENSES
A
beer license was refused to Abraham Huntley, Agnes Inn, Cheriton Road.
Folkestone
Express 1-10-1881
Licensing
Abraham Huntley applied for a beer license to sell on
the premises, at the Agnes Inn, Garden Terrace, Cheriton Road. Mr. Ward
supported the application, and produced a memorial in it`s favour. The license
was refused.
Folkestone
Chronicle 20-5-1882
County Court
Saturday, May 13th: Before G. Russell Esq.
Cowell v Huntley: This was a claim for £2 13s. 6d. for
beer account.
The dispute between the two parties was, as to the
price the beer should be charged at, the plaintiff contending that the
agreement was £1 7s. 6d. a barrel cash, and £1 10s. credit.
His Honour gave judgement for defendant, with costs.
Folkestone
Express 20-5-1882
County Court
Saturday, May 13th: Before G. Russell Esq.
Cowell v Huntley: Claim for 10s. 6d., balance of a beer
account. The case came on at the last court, but was adjourned in order that
the defendant might have an opportunity of going through the plaintiff`s books.
This, however, had not been done, the plaintiff refusing to allow the defendant
to do so.
His Honour ordered the plaintiff to let the defendant
go through his books then, and after a lapse of some little time they returned
into court.
Mr. Mowll, who appeared for the defendant, said that
his client had been charged £1 10s. a barrel for beer and disputed the claim on
the ground that, according to a verbal agreement, the charge was only to be £1
7s. 6d.
The plaintiff stated that he had supplied the defendant
with beer amounting to over £100, and that they had a verbal agreement that the
charge for the beer should be £1 7s. 6d. per barrel for cash, and £1 10s. for
credit. The present claim was for credit.
The defendant disputed this and stated that it was an
agreement only for £1 7s. 6d. a barrel to be charged, and that when the
invoices were sent in he told plaintiff that he should not pay 30s. a barrel.
The plaintiff said that it was a rule of the trade to
charge 30s. for credit and £1 7s. 6d. for cash. They could find several of the
defendant`s receipts with the 2s. 6d. taken off.
The receipts were then referred to, and the plaintiff
found to be correct.
His Honour gave judgement for the plaintiff, with
costs.
Folkestone
Chronicle 26-8-1882
Wednesday, August 23rd: Before J. Clarke, J.
Holden. J. Boykett Esqs., and Ald. Caister
This was the Annual Licensing Day.
Mr. Mowll appeared in support of an application made by
Abraham Huntley for a license to sell on the premises at the Agnes Inn, Garden
Row.
Mr. Mowll observed Mr. Holden on the Bench wearing the
Blue Ribbon, and objected to his adjudicating, for although he had a perfect
right to his own convictions, yet in this case he could not bring that fair and
independent judgement to bear upon the case, which, as a magistrate, he was
bound to do.
Mr. Clarke said that he was a member of the Army, and
it was only by accident that he did not wear it that day.
Mr. Holden was sorry that Mr. Mowll stooped so low as
to make those remarks.
Mr. Mowll suggested that the Bench should adjourn the
hearing of the cases until the next licensing day.
Mr. Holden said, as Mr. Mowll had thought proper to
make these remarks, he certainly should be present at the adjourned meeting.
The Clerk said that if the hearing was adjourned he
would endeavour to procure the attendance of every member of the Committee.
The case was then adjourned.
Folkestone
Express 26-8-1882
Wednesday, August 23rd: Before J. Clark, F.
Boykett and J. Holden Esqs., and Alderman Caister.
Licensing Day
Application For New Licence
Mr. Mowll appeared in support of an application made by
Abraham Huntley, for a license to sell on the premises at the Agnes Inn, Garden
Row.
Mr. Mowll asked Mr. Holden if he intended to sit and
adjudicate.
Mr. Holden: Why do you put the question?
Mr. Mowll, addressing the chairman, said: One of the
magistrates on the Bench is a member of the Blue Ribbon Army, and is wearing
his badge. He is perfectly right, of course, to be guided by his own
convictions, but I must object to his sitting to decide these applications.
Mr. Holden said he must take exception to Mr. Mowll`s
remarks.
Mr. Mowll said he would venture to submit, with every
respect to the Bench, that Mr. Holden could not bring that fair and independent
judgement to bear upon the case, which as a magistrate he was bound to do.
Mr. Clark said he must plead guilty to the same charge.
He too was a member of the Blue Ribbon Army, and it was only a matter of
accident he was not wearing the blue ribbon. He was quite willing to withdraw
from the Bench if it would be agreeable.
Mr. Holden was sorry Mr. Mowll had stooped so low as to
make the remarks he had done.
Mr. Clark said he threw himself into the same scale
with Mr. Holden.
Mr. Mowll said what he wished to ask was that the Bench
would adjourn the hearing of the applications until the adjourned licensing
day. He knew the chairman would as far as possible bring a fair and unbiased
mind to bear upon the question, but when a man took an extreme view of a
subject, it was above human sense to believe he could bring an independent and
unbiased mind to bear. It must, in a measure, clash with their principles. He
would therefore simply ask those members of the Bench who were members of the
Blue Ribbon Army not to undertake to decide the case, because he did not think
they could entirely disassociate their principles from it, and it woyuld
therefore be unfair to his client.
Mr. Holden again protested against Mr. Mowll`s remarks.
He had been a total abstainer for between 30 and 40 years, and he was sorry Mr.
Mowll had cast such a reflection upon him. It was below him.
Mr. Boykett said the question was “Was there any legal
objection?”
The Magistrates` Clerk said there was no legal
objection, but Mr. Mowll was quite within his rights in taking the objection.
Mr. Mowll said there were some members of the Bench not
acting there that day, because they were holders of licenses. And why? Because
it was considered they might be prejudiced in the view they took of such
matters. And, although it was not provided for by the Act, it was a very
reasonable thing to ask that others, who would be likely to take a prejudiced
view, should not adjudicate upon such applications. He also said that he
himself was strongly in favour of the Blue Ribbon Army principles, but in the
interest of his clients he must ask the Bench to adjourn the hearing of the
cases.
Mr. Holden said, as Mr. Mowll had thought proper to
make those remarks, he should certainly be present at the adjourned meeting.
Mr. Mowll said he could not help that. He was merely
entering his protest.
The Clerk said that Mr. Mowll`s application was simply
that the hearing should be adjourned. If the Bench would do that, he would
endeavour to secure the attendance of every member of the committee.
The Chairman said he had no objection to that.
Mr. Minter said he appeared to oppose the application,
and he would very much prefer that it should be heard by the magistrates
sitting (Laughter).
Mr. Mowll said that remark strengthened his argument.
The case of Huntley, and also that of Mrs. Tyas, which
was a similar application, then stood adjourned
Southeastern Gazette 26-8-1882
Annual Licensing Session
This session was
held on Wednesday.
On the
application for new licences (indoor) being made by Mr. Abraham Huntley, Agnes
Inn, Broadmead Road, and Mrs. Tyas, the Bradstone Tavern, St. John’s Road, Mr.
Mowll, who appeared on behalf of both applicants, asked if Mr. Holden intended
to sit on the bench during the hearing of these applications, as he (Mr. Mowll)
saw that he wore the badge of the Blue Ribbon Army. He could not bring to bear
upon the cases that fair and unbiased judgment that a gentleman who did not
belong to the Blue Ribbon Army could; and therefore, on behalf of the two
applicants he supported, he entered his protest against Mr. Holden’s presence.
Mr. Clark, who
occupied the chair, said he was also a member of the Blue Ribbon Army, although
he did not happen to be wearing it that morning. If it were considered that he
would not act fairly he was willing to retire, but he could assure them that it
would make no difference to him.
Mr. Mowll asked
if the cases might be adjourned. He had known the chairman and had found him to
be of a fair and unbiased mind, but when a chairman took a strong view in
connection with a matter, it was only in common sense for him to protest. He
was sorry to make any remarks about the Bench, but he was sure they would wish
to avoid even the appearance of evil. He would ask those on the Bench who were
members of the Blue Ribbon Army to retire.
Mr. Holden said
he had been a teetotaller for several years, and had never been objected to
before.
Mr. Bradley said
there was no legal objection to Mr. Holden remaining on the bench, but he
thought Mr. Mowll was quite right in making the protest.
Mr. Mowll farther
said that some of the magistrates were not present that morning because they
were holders of licences, or were interested in them, and they thought it might
be considered they would be biased. He thought that the same thing would hold
good in connection with the Blue Ribbon Army. Therefore he asked that the two
applications should be adjourned.
Mr. Holden said
that Mr. Mowll, having made the remarks he had, he (Mr. Holden) should be
present at the adjournment.
In the end both
oases were adjourned.
Kentish Gazette 29-8-1882
The annual licensing meeting was held on Wednesday.
On the application for new licences (indoor) being made by Mr. Abraham Huntley, Agnes Inn, Broadmead Road, and Mrs Tyas, The Bradstone Tavern, St. John's Road. Mr. Mowwll, who appeared on behalf of both applicants, asked if Mr. J. Holden intended to sit on the Bench during the hearing of the applications for new licences, as he (Mr. Mowll) saw that he wore the badge of the Blue Ribbon Army.
Mr. Holden took exception to Mr. Mowll's remarks.
Mr. Mowll said that Mr. Holden could not bring to bear upon the cases that fair and unbiased judgment that a gentleman who did not belong to the Blue Ribbon Army could; therefore, on behalf of the two applicants he supported, he entered his protest against Mr. J. Holden.
Mr. Clark, who occupied the chair, said he was also a member of the Blue Ribbon Army, but it would make no difference to him.
Mr. Mowll asked if the cases might be adjourned; when a chairman took a strong view in connection with a matter, it was only in common sense for him to protest. He was sorry to make any remarks about the Bench, but he was sure they would wish to avoid even the appearance of evil. He would ask those on the Bench who were members of the Blue Ribbon Army to retire.
Mr. Holden said he had been a teetotaller for several years, and had never been objected to before.
Mr. Bradley said there was no legal objection to Mr. Holden remaining on the Bench, but be thought Mr. Mowll was quite right in making the protest.
The two cases wore eventually adjourned.
Folkestone
Chronicle 30-9-1882
Wednesday, September 27th: Before W. Bateman
Esq., Ald. Caister, F. Boykett, J. Clarke and J. Holden Esqs.
Mr. Mowll applied for a license for Abraham Huntley,
the Agnes Inn, Garden Terrace, and Mr. Ward applied for a license for Harvey
Parks, Alexandra Tavern, New Bridge Street, which Mr. Mowll opposed.
The Bench refused the applicants.
Folkestone
Express 30-9-1882
Wednesday, September 27th: Before W.
Bateman, F. Boykett, J. Clark and J. Holden Esqs., and Alderman Caister.
Adjourned Licensing Meeting
Application For New Licence
Mr. Mowll applied on behalf of Abraham Huntley for a
beer license to sell on the premises at the Agnes Arms (sic), and urged that it
was a case in which the Bench might very properly grant one. He was not asking
for a new license, but merely to sanction the sale of beer and porter for
consumption on the premises as well as off. The house was situated close by the
three or four brick fields, the gas works, and large market gardens, and was
also close to a road leading from the Downs, and Huntley had frequently been
applied to by pedestrians for refreshments which he could not supply. He knew
it was the feeling of the Bench – a feeling with which he himself cordially
agreed –that the present licenses should not be increased, but this was merely
an application for a license to sell on the premises that which the applicant
already sold off. He put in a petition in favour of the license signed by
several influential gentlemen.
The applicant was called and examined by Mr. Mowll. He
said he had held an off license for two or three years, and there had been no
complaint made against him. He had frequently been applied to for refreshments
by persons coming off the hills. His house was rated at £25.
The Bench decided to hear all the applications before
giving their decision.
The Chairman said the Bench were unanimously of opinion
that there were already too many licenses, and it was only under very
exceptional circumstances that they would be inclined to grant another. All the
applications would be refused.
Southeastern Gazette
30-9-1882
Licensing Meeting
An adjourned
licensing meeting was held at the Town Hall, Folkestone, on Wednesday morning,
the magistrates present being Dr. Bateman, Alderman Caister, Messrs. J. Clark,
F. Boykett, and J. Holden.
Abraham Huntley,
of the Agnes Inn, 15, Broadmead Road, applied for a licence to sell beer and
porter on his premises, he already having an off licence. Mr. Mowll and Mr.
Ward appeared on behalf of Huntley, and the former gentleman, in supporting the
application, explained that he did not think there was any opposition to the
granting of the licence, as it was a fair and proper case for their decision.
It was not an application for a new licence, as Huntley already had an off licence.
The applicant’s premises were situated close to three or four brickfields, the
gasworks, and a large market garden, as well as close to a road from the hills.
Thomas Henry
Parks, of the Alexandra Tavern, New Bridge Street, also applied for a licence
to sell beer and porter to be consumed on the premises. Mr. Ward, who appeared
on behalf of the applicant, said Parks had resided for some time in New Bridge
Street at the bottom of Alexandra Street, and had every accommodation for an
indoor licence.
Mr. Mowll, who
opposed the application, said there were about half-a-dozen public-houses
within 200 yards of the
Alexandra.
The Bench were of
a unanimous opinion that there was no reason for granting either of the
applications. They considered that there were already too many licensed houses,
and only under exceptional circumstances would they grant another. They,
however, regretted not being able to grant the applications because both
applicants were very respectable men.
Kentish Gazette 3-10-1882
Licensing: An adjourned meeting was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday.
Mr. Mowll and Mr. Ward appeared on behalf of Abraham Huntly, of the Agnes Inn, 15, Broadmead Road, who applied for a licence to sell beer and porter on his premises, he already having an off licence.
Thomas Henry Parks also applied for a licence to sell beer and porter on his premises, the Alexandra Tavern, and he produced a memorial in his favour, signed by 43 persons. Mr. Ward appeared on his behalf, and Mr. Mowll against him, the latter saying there were half a dozen houses within 200 yards of the Alexandra.
The Bench were of a unanimous opinion that there was no reason for granting either of the cases, and considered that there were already too many licensed houses, and only under exceptional circumstances would they grant another.
Folkestone
Express 25-8-1883
Wednesday, August 22nd: Before R.W. Boarer,
F. Boykett, W.J. Jeffreason, and J. Clark Esqs., and Alderman Caister.
Annual Licensing Day
The ordinary business of renewing licenses having been
concluded, the following application was heard:
The Agnes Inn
Abraham Huntley applied for a license to sell beer on
the premises at the Agnes Inn, Garden Terrace. Mr. W. Gregory, of Bromley,
supported the application, and Superintendent Taylor opposed on the ground that
there were several houses in the immediate neighbourhood. The Bench refused the
application.
An
application by Mr. Gregory, of Bromley, for a licence to sell on the premises
at the Agnes beer-house, in Foord Road (sic), occupied by Mr. Abraham Huntley,
was opposed by the police superintendent and refused.
Southeastern Gazette
27-8-1883
Local News
Licensing Business
At the Police
Court on Wednesday, before F. Boykettt, R.W. Bearer, T. Caister, and J. Clark, Esqs., the annual licensing session was held.
Folkestone
Chronicle 30-8-1884
Annual Licensing Meeting
The annual granting of public house and other
refreshment licenses took place on Wednesday morning in the Session House,
before The Mayor and other Magistrates.
A. Huntley renewed an application to the Bench, which
he has made in former years, for a full license for a beerhouse in Wildey Lane,
Foord. Mr. Minter supported the application, and Mr. Wightwick, for the
Temperance Society, opposed it.
The Bench decided that the six houses already existing
fully supplied the public wants.
Folkestone
Express 30-8-1884
The annual licensing meeting was held on Wednesday. The
magistrates present were The Mayor, Captain Carter, J. Clark Esq., and Alderman
Caister.
The following application for new licence was heard:
The Agnes Inn
Mr. Abraham Huntley again applied for an on licence for
the Agnes Inn, Garden Terrace. Mr. Minter supported the application, and Mr.
Wightwick opposed.
Mr. Minter produced a memorial signed by several
persons residing in the neighbourhood in favour of the licence being granted,
among whom were Dr. Perry, Dr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Penfold, Mr.
Wedderburn, Mr. Salter, Mr. Kingsford, Mr. Medhurst, and many others. He urged
that the neighbourhood had very much increased during the past few years, and
that his client, having made several previous applications, was entitled to a
licence if the Bench decided to grant one in that locality.
Evidence having been given in support of the
application, Mr. Wightman contended that there were already several houses in
the neighbourhood, and that another would be likely to cause a nuisance. He put
in a memorial against the granting of the application.
Phineas Fox was called, and said he took round the
memorial against the licence. In reply to Mr. Minter, he said he was a
teetotaller, but not a prejudiced teetotaller. He thought there should be one
house licensed in the neighbourhood.
The Bench refused the application.
Folkestone News
30-8-1884
Wednesday,
August 27th: Before The Mayor, Capt. Fletcher, J. Clark Esq., and
Aldermen Sherwood and Caister.
Licensing
Day
Mr.
Huntley, of the Agnes Inn, near Darlington Arch, applied for a licence to sell
liquor to be drunk on the premises.
Mr.
Minter said the application had been made for several years, and the
neighbourhood was growing so much that
it was absolutely necessary for the convenience of persons living there that
the licence should be granted. He presented a memorial signed by Dr. Perry, Dr.
Fitzgerald, Messrs. Pledge, Simpson, Kingsford, Penfold, Wedderburn, Salter,
Medhurst and others. There might be a memorial from those bigoted people who
wished people to do as they did, and not, like other people to do as they did
not, but he hoped that the Bench would not be influenced by any petition from
teetotallers, otherwise they might refuse to grant any licences at all. However
humble the neighbourhood might be, the convenience of those living in the neighbourhood
was just as much to be studied as that of those living in more stylish
quarters.
Mr.
Huntley then gave his opinion upon the need for the house.
Mr.
C. Dray, farrier, gave evidence to the effect that the licence would be a great
convenience.
Mr.
Thomas Fox, called for the opposition said that he considered that the licence
was not wanted, as there was an inn at nearly every corner in that part of the
town. In reply to Mr. Minter, he said he was a teetotaller, and had been such
from his birth. He thought one house was needed in a neighbourhood for
supplying drink.
The
Bench were unanimously of opinion that it was not necessary to grant the
licence.
Southeastern Gazette
1-9-1884
Brewster Sessions
These sessions were held on Wednesday,
before the Mayor, Captain Carter, J. Clark, and T. Caister, Esqs.
An application by Mr. A. Huntley for a full
licence for his house in Wiltie Lane was refused, as was also a similar application
by Mr. Minter on behalf of the Warren Inn.
Folkestone Express
29-8-1885
Wednesday
August 26th:
The
Annual Brewster Sessions were held on Wednesday. The Magistrates present were
The Mayor, Dr. Bateman, Capt. Carter, Alderman Caister, F. Boykett and J. Clark
Esqs.
Application
For New Licence
Abraham
Huntley applied for a licnece to sell on at the Agnes Inn. Mr. Bannon, of
Romney, supported the application, and said there had been a considerable
increase in the number of houses in the neighbourhood, and it had been
ascertained that the number of people passing the house daily was 2,550, and
the number of vehicles 320. The Cheriton Arch Station had been opened since
last year, and the recreation ground would in the course of it`s laying out
employ a large number of men, who would require refreshments. He produced a
memorial, numerously signed, in favour of the granting of the licence.
The
applicant said he had held an off licence at the Agnes Inn for five years, and
that it was specially erected for a public house. The rent was £25.
Mr.
Wightwick opposed on behalf of several ratepayers, and also on the part of the
Temperance Society, and called the Rev. Mr. Martin, Vicar of Foord, who said in
his opinion there was ample accommodation for the sale of liquor.
In
reply to Mr. Bannon he said he had known the district for about five months.
(Laughter)
The
Bench considered there was no alteration in the neighbourhood which would
justify them in granting the licence.
Folkestone
Chronicle 7-8-1886
Notice
To the Overseers of the Poor of the Township of
Folkestone, in the Borough of Folkestone, and to the Superintendent of Police
of the said Borough.
I, Abraham Huntley, beerhouse keeper, now residing at
the Agnes Inn, 15, Broadmead Road, otherwise Garden Terrace, in the township of
Folkestone, hereby give you notice that it is my intention to apply at the
General Annual Licensing Meeting for the Borough of Folkestone, to be holden at
the Town Hall, in the said Borough, on the Twenty Fifth day of August next
ensuing for a certificate of Justices for the grant of an excise license to
sell by retail beer, cider and perry, in pursuance of the Wine and Beerhouse
Act, 1869, and the Wine and Beerhouse Act Amendment Act, 1870, to be drunk or
consumes in the House and Premises thereunto belonging, situate at No. 15,
Broadmead Road, otherwise Garden Terrace, in the township and borough
aforesaid, and known by the sign of the Agnes Inn, of which said premises I am
the owner, and which I intend to keep as a beerhouse.
Given under my hand this twenty fifth day of July, one
thousand, eight hundred and eighty six.
A. HUNTLEY
Folkestone
Express 28-8-1886
Wednesday, August 25th: Before Dr. Bateman,
Alderman Caister, J. Clark, F. Boykett and H.W. Poole Esqs., and Capt. Carter.
This being the Annual Licensing Day the magistrates
attended at ten o`clock in order to prepare for the issue of licenses at eleven
o`clock. Upwards of 100 licenses were granted.
New Licences
Abraham Huntley applied for a licence to sell on the
premises at the Agnes Inn, for which he now holds an off licence.
Mr. Minter appeared for the applicant, and stated that
it was the sixth time he had applied for a full licence, and looking at the
increase in the neighbourhood he thought the time had arrived when they would
see fit to grant the application. He handed in a memorial signed by a number of
owners of property in the neighbourhood. Refused.
Mr. Wightwick opposed on behalf of Mr. Spencer Hayward,
a builder, and a Temperance Society.
Folkestone
Express 30-7-1887
Notice
To the Overseers of the Poor of the Township of
Folkestone, in the Borough of Folkestone, and to the Superintendent of Police of
the said Borough
I, Abraham Huntley, Beerhouse Keeper, now residing at
the Agnes Inn, No. 15, Broadmead Road, otherwise Garden Terrace, in the
Township of Folkestone, in the Borough of Folkestone, do hereby give you notice
that it is my intention to apply at the General Annual Licensing Meeting for
the Borough of Folkestone, to be holden at the Town Hall in the said Borough,
on the Twenty Fourth day of August next ensuing, for a certificate of Justices
for the grant of an excise licence to sell by retail beer, cider and perry, in
pursuance of the Wine and Beerhouse Act, 1869, and the Wine and Beerhouse Act
Amendment Act, 1870, to be drunk or consumed in the House and Premises
thereunto belonging, situate at No. 15, Broadmead Road, otherwise Garden Terrace,
in the Township and Borough aforesaid, and known by the sign of the Agnes Inn,
of which said premises I am the owner, and which I intend to keep as a
Beerhouse.
Given under my hand this 25th day of July,
One thousand eight hundred and eighty seven.
Abraham Huntley.
Folkestone
Express 27-8-1887
Wednesday, August 24th: Before Alderman
Caister, W. Bateman, J. Clarke, H.W. Poole and W. Wightwick Esqs.
Annual Licensing Day
Wm. Huntley applied for a licence for the Agnes Inn,
Garden Terrace.
Mr. Minter appeared for the applicant, and there was no
opposition.
The Bench refused the application.
Folkestone
Express 25-8-1888
Licensing
The annual Brewster sessions were held on Wednesday.
The Magistrates present were The Mayor, H.W. Poole, F. Boykett, J. Hoad, J.
Clarke, J. Holden, W. Wightwick, and E.T. Ward Esqs.
The Agnes Inn
Abraham Huntley applied for a six day licence to sell
on the premises. Mr. Minter supported the application.
He said he was afraid to say how many years Mr. Huntley
had applied. But year by year the neighbourhood had grown, and an application
for a licence had been made by a person who proposed to build a house in the
neighbourhood. Mr. Mowll, he believed, would oppose, but on behalf of whom he
did not know. In previous years a gentleman then on the Bench had opposed.
Mr. Bradley: Who are you referring to, Mr. Minter?
Mr. Minter: To Mr. Wightwick. Mr. Huntley made a most
pathetic appeal to me to object to his adjudicating, bit I have the utmost
confidence in Mr. Wightwick, and that he will exercise fair and impartial
judgement.
The applicant said he had been landlord of the Agnes
Inn for eight years, holding an off licence, and during that time the
neighbourhood had extended greatly. There were no licensed houses nearer than
Foord and Darlington, and in his belief there was a need for a licence such as
he had applied for. His house was valued at £25, and there were nine rooms in
it.
In reply to Mr. Mowll, applicant said there had been
three or four houses built close by his house since he made his last
application.
Mr. Mowll remarked that the changes were a little bit
rung. They were only asking for a beer licence, and that for six days instead
of seven. They were two little baits flung to the Bench to induce them to grant
the application. He read a memorial from residents at Radnor Park against the
licence being granted. It was signed by the Rev. C. Bosanquet, the Rev. G.
Martin, and others. He characterised the application as impertinent, and asked
the Bench not only to refuse the application, but to order payment of costs to
mark their sense of his conduct.
The Bench refused the application.
Folkestone
Express 29-12-1888
Saturday, December 22nd: Before The Mayor,
J. Hoad, J. Fitness, J. Holden, J. Sherwood and E.T. Ward Esqs.
The licence of the Agnes Inn was transferred from
Abraham Huntley to William Stockton.
Note: Date of transfer is at variance with
More Bastions.
Folkestone
Chronicle 16-2-1889
Canterbury Bankruptcy Court
A sitting of this Court was held at the Guildhall,
Canterbury, on Friday, before Mr. Registrar Furley.
Re. Abraham Huntley, Folkestone: The debtor was late
beerhouse keeper, but is now out of business. There is £7 4s. 5d. to meet £460
0s. 10d. debts. The case was adjourned till 1st March.
Folkestone
Chronicle 16-3-1889
Local News
A sitting of the Canterbury Bankruptcy Court was held
on Friday before the Registrar (Walter Furley Esq.). The Official Receiver (Mr.
Worsfold Mowll) was also in attendance.
Re. Abraham Huntley. Licensed Victualler, Folkestone:
This case was further adjourned for a fortnight.
Folkestone
Chronicle 30-3-1889
Canterbury Bankruptcy Court
At a sitting of this court on Friday (before Mr.
Registrar Furley) the case of Abraham Huntley (late of the Agnes Inn,
Folkestone) again came on, the debtor attending for his adjourned public
examination.
The Official Receiver (Mr. Worsfold Mowll) said it
would be remembered that the bankrupt had entered into a contract with Mr.
Belgrave, brewer, of Folkestone, for the sale of a public house, and there had
besides been a security given to Mr. Idenden for a past debt just before the
bankruptcy. An offer had been made to him that if he did not upset the sale of
the public house, and would confirm the contract, the other side would give up
the security which had been given to Idenden, which practically meant £200 to
the creditors. He had satisfied himself upon independent valuation that they
were giving a fair price for the public house, and, therefore, he had assented
to the terms, and there would be no private examination.
The Registrar then allowed the debtor to pass.
He was told by the Chief Clerk to sit down and read
through the notes of his public examination, but the debtor said he could not
read.
The Registrar: Then you ought to be ashamed of yourself
to say so. You ought not to lose another day – another hour, but go and learn
at once. It is a disgraceful thing. It is no misfortune. It is a fault nowadays
not to be able to read. A man like you with health and brains should learn at once.
If you were an agricultural labourer there might be some excuse, but there is
none for a man like you.
Folkestone
Express 30-3-1889
Canterbury Bankruptcy Court
A sitting of this Court was held on Friday last, before
the Registrar, Mr. Walter Furley.
Re. Abraham Huntley, Licensed Victualler, Folkestone.
The Official receiver (Mr. Mowll) said he had no
further questions to ask the debtor, and he was allowed to pass. The debtor
washanded the shorthand writer`s transcript to read over. He informed the Registrar
that he could not read. The Registrar said a man of debtor`s age and
respectability ought to learn to read at once. He ought not to lose another day
before he began to learn. It was not a misfortune in his case – it was a fault.
This was not like the case of an agricultural labourer. Debtor was in a
respectable position, and it was a positive disgrace.
The Official Receiver said it was extraordinary, but
there was one thing to be said in the debtor`s favour. It was many years now
since he was at school, and in his young days they were not so particular. He
mentioned that wives of agricultural labourers often came to him complaining
about the education of their children. They seemed to think that because their
husbands had no education it was a hardship that the children should be
compelled to go to school.
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