London Ancestors John Hankin and Mary Ann Townsend

John Hatfield Hankin was born C1800 in Hertford, Hertfordshire although the 1851 census lists his birth place as Norfolk. Perhaps the census enumerator mixed up his place of birth with his mother in law’s. I believe he was christened at St Andrews Church, Hertford 26th Jan 1800 his parents listed as Joseph and Sarah Hankin.

His marriage banns were called 11th July 1824 at St Marys, Lambeth, Surrey and he married Mary Ann Townsend on the 1st August 1824. Both were ‘of this parish’ and signed by their mark. John was listed as a bachelor and Mary as a spinster.

They had 4 children:
1. Mary Ann Hankin, born c1826, bp 23.08.1826 St John the Evangelist, Lambeth, married Edward Epps 28.12.1845, Holy Trinity, Newington, Surrey. Died 3.11.1907 East Dulwich, Surrey.

2.  John James Hankin, born c1829, bp 31.05.1829 St John the Evangelist, Lambeth , died July 1829 Lambeth.

3. Amelia Ann Hankin (my 3rd great grandmother) born c1830, bp. 4th July 1830 St John the Evangelist, Lambeth. Amelia married William Harrison 5th May 1850 Holy Trinity, Newington, Surrey and died in 19.07.1909 Ashford, Kent.

4. William Hankin, born c1831 Lambeth and was buried in St John the Evangelist 8th Jan 1832.

Mary Ann Townsend (my 4th great grandmother) died in 1832 in Lambeth, she was only 27, perhaps she died due to complications with child birth given that her son William Hankin was buried not long before Mary. Or perhaps there was an illness. Marys father James Townsend also died in Lambeth in 1832 (April).

Whilst researching my 3rd great grandmother I came accross an auction site listing a 19th century pictorial & verse sampler by Amelia Ann Hankin, aged 13 in 1843. Amelia was born in 1830 and lost her mother aged 2. The embroidered verse reads:

To the Motherless
When on the bed of death
My mother laid her head
To me with her expiring breath
These words of love she said
My child I soon must leave
Lifes rough and thorny road
But never for my departure grieve
I go to dwell with God

Amelia Ann Hankin her work finished in the 13 year of her age 1843

Image courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and A.H. Wilkens Auctions & Appraisals

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James Hatfield Hankin and Mary Ann Townsend residence:
1826:
James St, Lambeth, Surrey (Source: Mary Ann Hankin baptism cert which lists James as a Labourer)

1830:
Charles St, Lambeth, Surrey (Source: Amelia Ann Hankin baptism cert, lists James Hankin as a labouer)

1832:
Roberts Place, Lambeth, Surrey (Souce: Mary Ann Townsend burial cert)

1841:
Kings Place, Crosby Row, Bermondsey (Source: 1841 census)

Class: HO107; Piece: 1047; Book: 3; Civil Parish: St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey; County: Surrey; Enumeration District: 8; Folio: 33; Page: 24; Line: 8; GSU roll: 474649.
1. Ann Townsend, age 60, Laundress
2. Elizabeth Townsend, age 15
3. John Hankin, age 40, Labourer
4. Mary Hankin, age 14
5. Amelia A Hankin, age 10
All born in the county

1851-1861:
3 Little Charlotte Row, Bermondsey (Source: 1851-1861 census)

1851 Census: Class: HO107; Piece: 1562; Folio: 146; Page: 4; GSU roll: 174795.
1. Mrs Townsend (Head) widow, age 72, Laundress, born Hertford
2. John Hankin (Son) widow, age 52, Labourer, born Norfolk
3. Elizabeth Townsend (Daughter) age 27, Laundress, born Lambeth, Surrey
1861 Census: Class: RG 9; Piece: 325; Folio: 26; Page: 46; GSU roll: 542615.
1. John Hankin (Head) widow, age 62, Labourer, born Hertford, Hertfordshire
2. Ann Townsend (Mother) widow, age 84, Formerly Laundress, born Norwich, Norfolk
3. Mary Ann Epps (Grand Daughter) age 14, born Newington, Surrey
4. Martha Palmer (Neice) age 22, Ironer, born Bermondsey, Surrey

The Buffs Royal East Kent Regiment WW2 North Africa Campaign and Burma Campaign

WW2 Troops

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My grandad signed up for the Buffs Royal East Kent Regiment: 26.7.1940 and served until 01.10.1946. He was a Private in the Infantry.

He served in the North Africa Campaign and the Burma campaign. He never really spoke much about the war. I know he was in the desert (though I don’t know where) and also the jungles of Burma.

My grandad was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, The Africa Star (with 8th Army clasp), The Burma Star, The Defence Medal and the War Medal 1939-1945.

Looks like he managed to find a bottle shop! Does anybody recognise the writing in the window? I’d love to know where he was:

North Africa Campaign, off duty

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Troops in the North Africa Campaign WW2

(Click to expand) Troops in the North Africa Campaign WW2 (In the desert?)

WW2 North Africa Campaign troop photo

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Researching the family history – Be careful what you go looking for!

Old opera glasses / binosI dressed up like a pirate recently, as part of the costume I wore my grandads old binos. A guy told me they were opera glasses. I laughed at him because there’s no way my grandad was into opera. So I googled them, and he’s right. I found similar looking pairs online from the early 1900’s. So I wonder if they belonged to his grandfather. Henry Thomas Fuller. My dad remembers these binos from when he was a kid so my grandad must have had them a while.

Thing is, after doing the family history research, I can’t help but wonder if these opera glasses were part of the ‘theatrical items’ stolen by Henry Thomas Fuller in 1906? I hope not! …but it’d be quite fitting for a pirate to be wearing swag round their neck! Perhaps I should be careful what I go looking for!

County News from Keebles East Kent Advertiser 6th Oct 1888

From: Keeble’s Margate & Ramsgate, Broadstairs, S. Peters, Minster, Westgate-On-Sea, Birchington Gazette and East Kent Advertiser. Vol 19 no 971, Friday for Saturday 6th Oct 1888

Chatham:
Serious case- Mr. Earnest Woodgate, deputy coroner for this division of the county, opened a inquest at the Medway workhouse on the body of a young women of 22, named Priscilla Hearn, who died under suspicious circumstances at the house of a Mrs. Camburn, of Hartington St, Chatham.

The mother, who now lives at Dartford, but formerly resided at Gillingham, said deceased was a single woman and came to Chatham on Tuesday, the 18th, in consequence of a letter of invitation from Mrs. Camburn. Witness was not aware that she was unwell, and had no idea that she was likely to be a mother. Mrs Lamburn said deceased stayed with her now and then, and on this occasion came to do some sewing. Witness had known her when she was at Gillingham. Witness noticed nothing the matter with her until Friday evening, when she came home rather late and appeared to have had too much to drink.

She complained of pains in her stomach. She continued this through the night and into the middle of the next day, but declined offers of a doctor. Witness, however at length went for a medical man, and when she was out deceased died. The letter of invitation on which deceased came to Chatham on was asked for by the Coroner, but while Mrs. Hearn said she gave it to Mrs Camburn on Saturday at the later’s request, Mrs Camburn said she thought she returned it and she certainly could not find it.

Consequently it was not forthcoming. A post mortem examination had been made, but the examination of the medical witness was postponed, and the inquest was adjourned for a week. It is understood that the unfortunate young woman’s death is clearly traceable to an attempt to destroy incipient life.

Dover:
The monument erected in Folkestone Cemetery by the German nation to the memory of the men belonging to the German Navy who were drowned off Sandgate by the sinking of the Grosser Kurfurst, on May 31, 1878, has been restored at the expense of Sir E. Watkins, M.P. Over one hundred of the unfortunate men lie buried here.

Lydd:
A profitable railway: The traffic on the railway between Lydd and Dungeness cannot add much to the South Eastern Company. One evening within the past week the only passenger carried by train was a little girl whose mother had sent her from the beach to Lydd on an errand. The little girl had a half ticket, and to convey her the four miles a train of half-a-dozen vehicles, engine driver, stoker, two guards, and porters of each station were brought into requisition. It is a frequent occurrence on the line for the carriages to be more numerous than the passengers.

Lydden:
Shocking death of a boy- On Wednesday the East Kent Coroner (Mr. R. M. Mercer) held an inquest at Lydden on the body of Edward Boughton, aged 14. It seems the boy was riding a horse which bolted. He got caught in the harness, was kicked by the horse, and was subsequently dragged along the road. the boy was quite dead when picked up. The jury returned a verdict of ‘Accidental death.’

Maidstone:
Burglary in Maidstone- On Saturday night a burglary was committed at the residence of Mr. F.W Ruck, 18 Ashford Rd, Maidstone. Mr Ruck was away for a holiday at the seaside, and the house was at the time unoccupied. A man named Edward Barton, living in Mote Rd who was employed in Mr. Rucks garden, and to look after the house during his employers absence, left it secure at five o ‘clock on Saturday afternoon, but at eight o ‘clock yesterday morning he discovered that a window in the front of the house was broken. He informed P.C. Leman, who, with Inspector Waghorn, examined the house and found that entry had been made by breaking a pane of glass in the front drawing-room window, which was then unfastened.

The house was completely ransacked and things were strewn about the floors, much damage being done. Information of the burglary was telegraphed to Mr. Rck, who immediately came to Maidstone and discovered that some silver spoons and a fork, a watch, gold chain, and other articles of jewellery, with altogether £4 or £5, had been stolen. The burglar carried off none of the plated articles.

Sheerness:
Intelligence  was received at Sheerness on Tuesday of a serious fire on Mockett’s farm, Harty, a small parish, situate at the extreme end of the Isle of Sheppey. The fire broke out in a stable during the night, and before any assistance arrived four valuable horses were burned to death. The fire rapidly spread to an extensive brick built barn adjourning, in which 2,500 fleeces of wool, a large quantity of grain ready for Margate, and the farming implements were stored, and carried all before it.

It then spread to a stack and some Lodges, but through the efforts of a body of Coastguardmen belonging to the watch vessel moored in the Swale who pulled down part of the sheds, its progress was arrested, and the farmhouse, &c, together with sixteen stacks of corn, were saved from destruction. The Sheerness Board of Health Fire Brigade arrived on the scene later on and extinguished the fire. The damage is estimated at £2,000. A man named Hampshire, belonging to Lenham, who had been employed on the farm harvesting, was taken into custody on a charge of incendiarism.

Strood:
Exciting scene in the Strood Oil Mills- There was an exciting scene in the Strood Oil Mills on Wednesday, when a lad who was in imminent peril of a terrible death was rescued by a workman who ran considerable personal risk in the act. The lad, named Frid, who caught in a crushing machine and was being carried round at a fearful rate when a workman named Dainer dragged him out by sheer strength. Frid had strongly received such injuries to render him unconscious, and Dainer’s gallantry cost him some severe contusions. Frid was taken to St. Bartholomew’s hospital, where he was detained.

Maria Harcour born in Bombay 1811

So! Summer has been busy and I haven’t posted for a while. It’s been 6 months since I made a start with the blog and I’ve already made contact with a couple of awesome cousins! Turns out I’m not the only one puzzled by Maria Harcour!

Maria was born in Bombay in 1811 and married a shrimper from Margate in 1829. We haven’t been able to find a birth certificate for Maria and know nothing of her siblings or parents.

There’s an  entry in the 1841 census for Marias 10 year old daughter Mary Christina Edwards (sometimes just known as Christiana) which might hold clues or false leads!:
At the top of the census page is:

1. Ann Peg(d?)ine age 50, Independent means, born in the county. b 1791
2. Mary Gibson, age 75, Independent means, born in foreign parts. b1766
3. Christiana Edwards, age 10, female, born in the county. I think the mark in the employment column is F.S meaning (female servant).

Mary Christianna Edwards 1841 Census, Bullers Court, Margate
I wonder if Mary Gibson could be Marias widowed mother seeing as Maria named her first born Mary and Mary Gibson was also noted as born in foreign parts on the census?
Perhaps Ann Peg(d?)ine is Marias older widowed sister? Maria gave 3 of her girls the middle name of Ann so the name must have been important to her.

Or perhaps its just a coincidence and Mary Christiana is the servant not a family member?

Double strokes // are used to indicate the end of the list of people living in a dwelling, single / ones are used to divide different households sharing the dwelling. It looks like Ann and Mary are living in one dwelling and Christiana is noted as same dwelling different household? So I think this would suggest she is not part of the family?

The house is ‘Bullers Court’ Margate.
Family Search says the address is ‘High St Buller’s Court’ and is an institution.

I think this is a picture of it: Margate History, Facebook
In 1793, John Lewis (a historian) stated that Buller’s Court was often referred to as the ‘Parish Yard’ and was used as a refuge for old ladies.

A forum post on Curious Fox references Bullers Court as: alms houses at 99 high street margate for needy widows

…..off to do some more research!

Hotels & Boarding Houses listed in Keebles East Kent Advertiser 1888

Keeble’s Margate & Ramsgate, Broadstairs, S. Peters, Minster, Westgate-On-Sea, Birchington Gazette and East Kent Advertiser. Vol 19 no 971, Friday for Saturday 6th Oct 1888:

Margate, The White Hart Hotel: Special Express Train leaves Victoria Stat on at 3.15, Holborn Viaduct, 3.10, Ludgate Hill, 3.12, arriving at Margate at 5 o’clock; thence to Ramsgate. the Royal Albion Hotel, Ramsgate, in conjunction with the White Hart Hotel, Margate. Vide the Medical Officer’s report of the health of Margate 28th Feb, 1878, giving the death-rate 11.85 per 1,000.

Bidston Boarding House, 7 & 8 Marine Terrace, Margate, facing the sea, and close to  two Railway Stations. Dinner hour 6 o’clock. Wines a la carte. Winter terms as per arrangement. Proprietress Mrs. Gate.

High Cliff, Cliftonville, Private Hotel and Boarding Establishment, Is situated in the best part facing the sea. Excellent Cuisine. Wines a la carte. Special terms for families. Lawn Tennis Ground facing the sea. Table d’ Hote, 6.30. Proprietress Mrs Campion.

Huntly House Boarding Establishment, 33 & 34, Dalby Square, Cliftonville, Margate. The house is pleasantly situated, close to baths and promenade. Special arrangements by the year, or for the winter months. Terms on application to Mrs. Hubbard, Proprietress.

Carlisle House, Westgate-on-Sea Boarding Establishment, 4 & 5 Adrian Square. Special Arrangements made for Families, with private sitting room, if required. Terms moderate, Address, Mrs. Wilkinson.

“Helston House” Boarding Establishment, 11 Dalby Square, Cliftonville, Margate. Good sea view. Close to promenade, tennis courts, baths, and usual places of worship. table d’Hote 6.30. terms moderate. Proprietress, Miss Millington.    

Magdala Boarding House, Margate. Noted for cheapness, home comforts, good cooking, and liberal table. Close to Church, Sea, Hall, and Promenade. Moderate terms. Saturday till Monday, 10/6. Proprietress Miss Meade, Magdalla Villas, Cliftonville.

Severn House, 3, 4, & 5, Dalby Square, Cliftonville. Private Hotel and Boarding Establishment. Good sea view close to promenade and baths. Superior cuisine Table de hote, Wines a la carte. Special arrangements by the year, or for the winter months. Terms moderate. Apply, Proprietress.

Raglan Boarding House, 18 Dalby Square, Cliftonville, Margate. Facing the sea, position unequalled, close to chief Promenade, Sands and Baths. Every home comfort. Liberal table. Special low terms for permanency, or winter months. Alfred Richards, Proprietor.

Belgrave Boarding House. 14 marine Terrace, Margate. Facing the Sea and near Railway Station. terms moderate on application to Mrs. Crooks, Proprietress.

Lady Boarders can be received in a high class Girls’ School. Moderate Terms. Libera table:- West, Miss Bayly’s Library, Margate.

Home for Delicate Children, every care and comfort guaranteed; medical and parental reference. 1 Queen’s Terrace, Westbrook, Margate near railway.

Margate ward election public notices in Keebles 1888

From: Keeble’s Margate & Ramsgate, Broadstairs, S. Peters, Minster, Westgate-On-Sea, Birchington Gazette and East Kent Advertiser. Vol 19 no 971, Friday for Saturday 6th Oct 1888:

Municipal Election 1888
Pier Ward
To Mr. George. F. Brown.
Sir, We the undersigned Burgesses, respectfully request that you will allow yourself to be nominated for the office of Councillor for the above Ward at the ensuing Election, and in the event of your complying with our request, we will use our best endeavours to secure your return.
Cobb, Francis Marsden
Pittock, George Mayris
Crawford, John
Smith, James Wellard
Atkey, Fredk. Walter
Travers, H.C.
Brown, J. Hunter
Crawford, William
Stevens, Julia Ann
Satchell, William
Fagg, Alfred
Hutchings, Julia
Maycock, H.E.
Lane, W. Jones
Rowlinson, W.E.
Grant, Alfred Henry
Keble, Harman
Kennett, William J.
Swallow, J.C.
Young, Henry William
Kemp, George Arthur
Cutlack, Alfred
Hume, James
Mussared, James Valentine
Wastall, Edward George
Willett, Francis William
Spencer, Benjamin
Torriano, Constantine
Chancellor, S.S., jun
Tookey, Herbert
Carpenter, Rebecca
Crofts, John
Lashmar, Richard Wood
Feakins, Thomas
Gore, Thomas
Jephcott, Thomas
Akhurst, George Henry
Young, Frank
Ray, Herbert
Harvey, William Sutton
Coombes, George H.T
Woodruff, William C.
Fairman, Issac
Stanley, Mary C
Bayley, Elizabeth W.
Darby, William
Lewis, William
Cleveland, Samuel George
Rayner, E.H.
Sanderson, Charles
Scott, James
Foreman, Herbert
Moore, Alfred
Grainger, Alfred
Cleveland, George A
Wood, Henry
Green, Charles
Laurence, Shrubsole
Crump, William Henry
Carpenter, Elizabeth
Flowers, Victor
Kennett, Bishop
Grant, Walter
Wallis, Charles
Tennent, Agnes
Lilley, Frederick A.
Field, Edward Thomas
Wallworth, Elizabeth
Reynolds, Joseph
Knighton, T.R.
Smith, Valentine
Cook, James M
Smith, Henry
Randall, Edmund
Corley, George
Philpot, H.
Watson, Horatio Gilmore
Upton, Henry
Deal, George
Beerling, T.
Tremaine, R.
Pearce, Thomas
White, Henry Edwards
Rice, Elizabeth F.
Duckett, James William
Ogden, F.
Long, William
Harris, William Henry
Rolfe, Betsey
Hamilton, John A.
Foat, Joseph
Gurney, James
Mussard, George G.
Gibbons, Thomas
Rumbold, James
Hutchings, George
Wright, Walter John
Lewis, Samuel
Brockman, George
Dunn, Thomas
Metali, Antonio
Hewitt, James
Stabback, Maria
Macdiarmid, Duncan O.
Pierce, George
Greenwood, Thomas
Riddle, Sarah
Williams, John R.
Joscelyne, J.
Admans, William
Clarke, James
Crickett, Charles
Thornton, Ann
Eastland, James
Strannack, E.A
Jones, James
Malpas, John
Mapas, David
Hewitt, George
Smith, William
Catt, F.
Quelch, Edward
Sandwell, John
Cowell, H
Beerling, A.F.
Hurst, Charles S.
Thompson, S.
Pealle, Robert.
Bushall, John G.
Harlow, Edward J.
Moore, John
West, Thomas
Aubrey, Alfred
Brenchley, John William
Jones, William
Foat, John
Prebble, James
Schofield, M.J.
Holness, Emily
Baker, Hannah
Stephens, Walter
Scott, Louisa
Wanstall, Sarah
Webster, Jane
Wooder, James
Ladd, Elizabeth
Beleher, H. Taswell
Harman, Mary
Hobby, Edward
Bourne, Alfred
Dignan? (Hard to read as newspaper is creased here), Thomas

Ladies and Gentlemen, After receiving so large and influential a requisition from my fellow-ratepayers, I feel bound to accept the invitation, and therefore offer myself as a Candidate a the forthcoming Election of a Councillor for the above Ward. My great desire is to see our town of Margate prosper; and if you think my business qualifications as a tradesman would promote your interests, I freely place my services at your disposal.

With reference to the Pier Dues no one would be better pleased than myself to see this vexed question fairly faced and settled by an impartial tribunal. The Drainage problem is now to the front, and must sooner or later be finally settled. The necessity of a general scheme, to be wholly or partially carried out, is, I think, admitted. I, however, cannot approve of the way in which the emphatic protests of the Burgesses against the action of the Council were disregarded. When it was asked that an eminent engineer be appointed, it was only reasonable to suppose that such an appointment should have been made only after his plan had been selected from various others; and I still think this is an advantage we ought to demand before pledging ourselves to so serious an undertaking.

Trusting to be favoured with your support at the coming Election. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours Faithfully, George F Brown.

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To the Burgesses of the Cliftonville Ward,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

In compliance with the very flattering invitation conveyed to me by more than three hundred of your number, I venture to place my services at your disposal, and to offer myself for a seat in the Town Council as one of your Representative.

I believe that I posses a thorough knowledge of those essentials which are necessary to maintain and increase the reputation of Margate as a health resort as well as an intimate acquaintance with the wants and wishes both of the visitors and inhabitants.

I am of the opinion that the drainings of Margate should be carried out without necessary delay; at the same time I am not prepared to adopt the first plan which is offered, nor to enter into such a serious matter without a comparison between two or more plans showing different methods, both of sewerage and sewage disposal. In holding this view I am following the opinion of the burgesses expressed at their various meetings, and it is on these lines that I intend, if elected, to set.

In the matter of the Pier dues I will join to say measure or proposal that may tend to settle this question to the profit and satisfaction of the burgesses.

Soliciting the honour of your support. I remain, yours faithfully, W.M Knight Treves. Margate Oct 1st 1888

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To the Burgesses of the Cliftonville Ward.

Election of Councillor 1888

Ladies and Gentlemen,

On the First of November next my term of office as Councillor of this Ward will expire, having had the honour of being your representative in the Council for nearly seven years; and, I believe, to your satisfaction generally.

I therefore solicit the renewal of your confidence by again re-electing me, and should you again honour me, my constant endeavour will be to faithfully fulfil my duty as Councillor. Yours truly, W.H Woodward. 2 Elms Villas, Cliftonville, Sept 26th 1888

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To the Burgesses of the Marine Ward.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

In response to a numerously signed Requisition, I have much pleasure in offering myself as a Candidate for the Town Council, to represent the Marine Ward.

It would be unwise of me to go fully into matters which have for some time been so irritating to the Burgesses, but that a stop should be put to the expenditure of money, which I fear will make but a sorry return. I think the ratepayers will generally agree, more particularly with regard to the extravagant outlay in the Dane.

In these days of bad seasons and heavy taxations, the working expenses of our Borough should be reduced to a minimum, and every care taken that no new offices be created, and such offices as can be prudently dispensed with should at once be removed from the pay sheet.

With regard to Drainage, my views upon that subject are fully known, having been openly expressed at public meetings during the early part of the present year.

I trust the constituents of the Marine Ward will excuse me making a personal canvas, as I should much prefer placing my services at their disposal without doing so. Should the majority be in my favour, I will endeavour to carry out the duties with credit to myself and general benefit to the Borough at large.

I am Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, John Reeve. Rose Lawn, Eaton Rd, Margate, October, 1888.

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Borough of Margate,

Municipal Election, 1888,

To the Burgesses of the Marine Ward.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Having served as your representative in the Town Council for the three years expiring on the 1st of next month, and feeling that I have conscientiously done my duty to my fellow Burgesses by attending with regularity at all the meetings to which I have been summoned. I offer myself as a Candidate for the same position at the ensuing Election.

Upon each question which has arisen I have given my vote in the way which appeared to me most desirable in the interests of the town generally, and of my own ward in particular; and as I am not a party man, I have observed with pleasure the general desire in the present Council to avoid the formation of cliques, such as have in former times acted so prejudicially to our welfare.

I would remind you that one of the most important questions which will arise in the coming year is the promotion of a Bill in Parliament with a view to make some reasonable arrangement for the adjustment of the Coal Dues; and consequently, it is of the utmost importance that the vote of the Council should not be overweighted by the majority of those whose interest are likely to be affected by such readjustment for the common weal.

Should there be a Public Meeting called, I shall of course be pleased to attend and state my views upon any subject which may be thought desirable.

In conclusion, I take leave to express my warmest thanks to the many Ladies and Gentlemen who have already promised to vote for me, and to say that I shall, if honoured by re-election, continue to devote my best abilities to the discharge of the duties devolving upon me.

I remain, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours faithfully,

Gustave Masu

‘Belle Vue House’ Canterbury Rd, Margate. 2nd Oct 1888.

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To the Burgesses of the Cecil Ward.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Having been requested by a large and influential number of Burgesses to come forward as a Candidate at the ensuing Election for Cecil Ward, I am happy to place my services at the disposal of my fellow townsmen.

It is notorious that the wishes of the Burgesses, as expressed at several important public meetings, have been slighted by the majority of the members of the Town Council, who, instead of representing the Burgesses, openly defy them. I adhere to the principle that no representative of the people has a right to ignore their urgently expressed wishes, and it is on these grounds that I place my services at your disposal.

The question of the Coal Dues, the Drainage Scheme, and other important matters likely to be brought forward, are subjects to which I have already given my earnest attention, and I shall endeavour to carry out my duties as your representative in a straightforward and efficient manner.

Trusting that my principles will meet with your approval, and that you will give me your hearty support on the day of Election.

I remain Ladies and Gentlemen,

Yours faithfully,

Bertram Thornton, 14 Cecil Square, Margate, Oct 3rd 1888.

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To the Burgesses of Cecil Ward.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

With the close of the current municipal year my second period of office (six years) terminates, as one of your representatives in the Town Council of the Borough of Margate.

Permit me, once again, to record my gratitude for the kindness and forbearance at all times shown towards me, as well as for the cordial expressions of satisfaction at my conduct-expressions always acceptable to one striving to do his duty.

I beg to intimate, in reply to several enquiries, that it is my intention to solicit the honour of a renewal of your confidences in November next. The burning question now demanding settlement require mature experience, and the most earnest attention of the Council, so that these important and difficult problems may be solved in a manner best suited to the vital interests and permanent prosperity of this town, with which we are so deeply involved.

My views are known to you, but at a later period I shall be happy to enter more in detail in regard to the great questions of the hour. Meanwhile, I beg to subscribe myself,
Your most obedient servant, WM. Leach Lewis. Margate College, September 27th, 1888.

Education listings in Keebles East Kent Advertiser 1888 Part 2

Keeble’s Margate & Ramsgate, Broadstairs, S. Peters, Minster, Westgate-On-Sea, Birchington Gazette and East Kent Advertiser. Vol 19 no 971, Friday for Saturday 6th Oct 1888:

Education/teaching Listings: Part 2

Claremont, Margate. (Near the Flagstaff). Lady Principal… … … … Mrs Webster (nee Clara M Searles). This old-established and well – known Ladies School is situated on the High Cliffs, in the best position in Cliftonville. The premises are large and commodious, and were built for the Lady Principal in 1869, and have since from time to time been fitted with every modern appliance for guaranteeing the health and comfort of the pupils. There are extensive Recreation Grounds adjoining the School premises, extending in the direction of the Flagstaff, and strictly private, yet facing the sea and open to the invigorating breezes for which Margate enjoys a world-wide fame. The Education given is liberal and artistic, and is fully equal to that of any High School, with the additional advantages of lady-like training, home culture, and good living. The general studies as well as accomplishments are carried on under the superintendence of the Lady Principal, assisted by resident English and Foreign Governesses, and visiting Professors, University Graduates, and Artists. References exchanged.

Sultan House, Warrior Crescent, Dalby Square, Cliftonville, Margate. Ladies School. The Misses Hoskins receive into their Establishment young ladies to board and educate, under their personal and careful supervision, assisted by Resident Governesses and Visiting Masters. A thorough English Education and Accomplishments, combined with the comforts and advantages of a well-appointed home. The House is large (facing the sea), containing 18 lofty rooms, bath-room and lavatory, with hot and cold water. Sanitary arrangements in perfect order. Prospectus on application. Highest references, medical and parental.

Margate Ladies’ College and High School. For Boarders only. This is essentially a Finishing School for Middle-Class Pupils, with a Preparatory Department for young girls. There are 6 Resident Governesses, trained and experienced, the Head Mistress holding a Governess Certificate of the First Class. Masters attend for Holy Scripture, French, German, Latin, Book-keeping, Mathematics and Calisthenics. The educational system adopted generally coincides with that of the London High Schools for Girls. The estate, extending for several acres, is strictly private; contains extensive tennis grounds, lawns, shrubberies and gardens, and is entirely reserved for the use and recreation of the pupils. The accommodation is unsurpassed, the School and Class Rooms with Dining Hall being heated with hot water, well lit, and airy. For further particulars apply to the Lady Principal, Lausanne House, Margate.

Cliftonville, Margate. Collegiate Establishment for Young Ladies. Principals- Mrs Ward (Trained, Certified) and Miss Wootten. A thorough, sound, and efficient Education, including all branches, combined with every care, attention, and home-like comfort. Close to sea, situation high, very healthy and bracing. Tennis and Croquet grounds. Very successful in all Examinations. References to parents. Moderate terms.

Cumberland House School For Girls. (Boarders only) Principal … … Miss Hickson.

Branscombe House, Cliftonville, Margate. Middle-Class Day School for Girls. Principal. Miss Wright (certified) assisted by her sister. (Late Principal, Mrs. G. Berenger, who is giving up on account of ill-health). Pupils are thoroughly instructed in English, Music, French and Drawing. Also Plain and Fancy Needlework. Private Lessons given. Prospectuses on application.

Margate, Beauvoir House, St Peter’s Rd, School for Girls. Terms moderate. Prospectus on application to Principal.

Cambridge House, Cliftonville, Margate:- Day School for Young Ladies, conducted by the Misses Williams. References to parents of pupils. Terms on application.

Good Day School for Girls in Cliftonville. Terms moderate. Pupils successfully prepared for Examinations. – P.C.M. Gahan’s Cliftonville Library.

Ethandene, Westgate-on-Sea. High-class Education, for Girls. Prospectus on application to the Misses Perkins.

Highland House School for Girls, and School of Music. 11 Adrian Square, Westgate-on-Sea. Prospectus on application to the Misses Duffy.

Sunny Bank, The Vale, Broadstairs. High-class Preparatory School for Boys. Large fruit and vegetable garden, with playground attached. Delicate and Indian Children receive special care. Kindergarten for Young Children. References and prospectus on application to the Misses Henson. A Dancing Class is conducted every Thursday at 3, by Miss Bolttler, of London.

Dancing, Calisthenics, & Deportment. – Miss Bolttler (from London) begs to announce that she is now making arrangements with Schools and Families. Minuet, Pavane, La National, &c, Private Waltzing Lessons. -Address, 11 Mansel Rd. Acton Vale, London: or Miss Henson, Sunny Bank, The Vale, Broadstairs.

Pianoforte Lesson given by Miss Cowdell, R.A.M Cert. Terms moderate. Musical evenings attended. Beresford House, Eaton Rd, Margate.

Miss Plummer, 2 Gordon Villas, Godwin Rd, Cliftonville. Pianoforte and singing taught.

French.-A lady (a Parisian) holding a Diploma, is open to Engagements. Schools and Families attended in Margate and the neighbourhood. Pupils prepared for examination. For particulars, apply to Z..P., 33 Athelstan Rd, Margate.

Hirsch, Ph.D (Bonn), care of F.E Derwick, Esq. Westgate, wishes to give private or visiting lessons in German, French, Italian, Music in Westgate and neighbourhood.

Daily Pupils desired, or daily Engagment at pupil’s residence. Preparation for Examinations if desired. H., 5 St Paul’s Rd, Margate.

Studies of Vocalisation for improving the Voice (by best Italian Masters) taught by Mrs. Payne Harold Rd, Margate.

Aux Anglais, – Conversation Francais (Universite de Paris) facilment acquise. German and Shorthand indispensible, 1s per lesson- Messrs. Payne, Dove’s Nest, Harold Rd, Margate.

A Young Lady, R.A.M, desires to give lessons on Music or singing, at pupil’s residence in Ramsgate, Broadstairs, or Margate. Apply, Miss Rogers, Park View, Ellington Rd, Ramsgate. Terms Moderate.

German and French Lessons given by a German Lady. Westgate and Margate. Apply, Fraulein, Keble’s Gazette Office, Margate.

Mr. R.E Parker, Organist and Music Master to St. Michael’s School, Westgate-on-Sea, gives Organ, Piano, and Harmony Lessons. Terms on application. Address, The School.

Mr. C. Miller, B.A. Lond; French Honorman, nine years visiting master in neighbourhood, gives lessons in Classics, English, French (Parisian), German, Mathematics. 3 Albany Villas, Ramsgate.

Lessons in Music, English, French, German, given by Miss Hilder, cert. R.C.P and Trinity College (Honors). Pupi desired to study with another daily (morning). Rockleigh, Westgate-on-Sea.

Dancing- Plymton House, Collegiate School, The Vicarage Crescent, Margate; 7s. 6d. per quarter.

Trinity College, London, For Musical Education and Examination. Instituted 1872.

Ramsgate Centre.The Date of next Local Examination in Instrumental and Vocal Music is fixed for the Last Day of Entry, October 15th. Local Secretary- J. Chapman, A Mus. 1 Rose Villas, Picton Rd, Ramsgate.

Education listings in Keebles East Kent Advertiser 1888 Part 1

Keeble’s Margate & Ramsgate, Broadstairs, S. Peters, Minster, Westgate-On-Sea, Birchington Gazette and East Kent Advertiser. Vol 19 no 971, Friday for Saturday 6th Oct 1888:

Education/teaching Listings: Part 1

Tuition by J. Burnett B.A (London) in Classics (Including Composition), Mathematics, English Subjects, French and German. Excellent local references and testimonials. 6 Wrotham Rd, Broadstairs.

J.M Walton, Teacher of Dancing. 1 Booth Place, Dane Hill, Margate. Schools and private families visited or received as above. Classes now in formation.

The Violin. Mr. Thornton Moys, Teacher of the Violin. Elm Rd, Camden Sq, London. N.W Fifteen years’ successful teaching experience. Visits Herne Bay, Margate and Ramsgate. Special arrangements for Schools.

Pianoforte, Organ, Singing, Harmony. Mrs. Oscar Skey (Nee Maud E. Morine) Certified Pianist, Trin Coll London. And for more than five years Musical Governess, at Montrose House, Cliftonville. Receoves and attends pupils. Special arrangements for Schools. Rose Villas, 7 St Peter’s Rd, Margate.

Violin Lessons. Given by Miss E. Foster, 7 Westbrook Terrace, Margate.

Miss Foster. Attends and receives pupils for the Pianoforte, Harmony, Singing (Solo and Class). Schoold attended. Terms on application. 7 Westbrook Terrace, Margate.

Miss Norton. Professor of Dancing, Calisthenics, and Gymnastics. Classes and Private Lessons carried on as usual at the Dancing Academy and Gymnasium, Fernleigh, Arthur Rd, Cliftonville, Margate. Westgate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate, and neighbourhood attended. The new Watzes and Fashionable Dances.

Mr Wallace Pringle, Musical Director of the Theatre Royal, and Organist (pro. tem) of the Catholic Church of SS Austen and Gregory, Margate, gives Lessons in Pianoforte and Singing. – Apply, 25 Dane Hill Row, Margate.

French-German-Classics-Mathematics. F.W. Garston (Over six years at Chatham House, Ramsgate), 1, St Paul’s Rd, Cliftonville, Margate.

Margate and Westgate Government School of Art. Drawing, Painting, Modelling. 10 Union Crescent, Margate.

Dover Court, Arthur Rd, Cliftonville, Margate. Educational and Nursing Home for Delicate Children. Principals… … Mrs. & Miss Natali (Certificates from College of Preceptors) Ladies wishing to place their children at Margate for two or three weeks to recruit their health may safely do so by leaving them at Dover Court. Mrs Natali is thoroughly competent to take into her charge delicate children, having nursed her own son for six and a half years with hip disease. Excellent table kept. A high-class Education may be obtained by permanent Boarders strong enough to study. Visiting professors. Terms and references on application.

Educational Home for Young Girls, Grosvenor House School, 1 Grosvenor Place, Margate. Principals, The Misses Monk. References and terms on application.

Royal Crescent College, Margate. Principal, Mrs. C. Lord (Honors Cert, R.A.M) Pupils prepared (when desired) for the various Competitive Examinations, including Trinity College and the Royal Academy. The house faces the sea, and its sanitary arrangements are entirely new. Home comforts. Tennis. For references and prospectus apply to principal.

St Alban’s House School, Hawley Square, Margate. Conducted by Miss Masters assisted by Certified and experienced Teachers. Young Ladies received on moderate terms, and prepared (if desired) for University Examinations. References to parents.

Athelstan House, Cliftonville, Margate. School for Young Ladies. Pupils prepared for the following Examinations:- Cambridge and Oxford Local, College of Preceptors, Trinity College and Royal Academy of Music. Certified Governesses and Visiting Masters. Home comforts. For prospectus apply to the Principals, Mrs. Horne and Mrs. Pope.

Lorne House, Harold Rd, Cliftonville, Margate, School for Girls. Principal… … … Miss James. The House is pleasantly situated near the sea. The number of Boarders is limited to twelve, in order to insure the personal care of the Principal. Pupils prepared for the Local Examinations if desired. Special attention given to delicate children. References and terms on application.

Edgbaston House, 23 Addington Rd, Margate. Ladies School (for Daily Pupils only) Principal… … … Miss Smart. May be seen at home after 3 o’clock on Saturdays.

Montrose School, Godwin Rd, Cliftonville, Margate, Boarding School for young ladies. principals… … The Misses Bailey. Montrose House is situated near the sea, contains twenty-five well-ventilated bedrooms, commodious bathroom fitted with every modern convenience, and spacious dining-room. Playground and garden are attached to the house. A liberal tale is kept, and every effort is made to render school-life as cheerful and home-like as possible. Education is conducted on the German system. Pupils are well grounded in all branches of English, and special attention is paid to foreign languages. Pupils are prepared for the University and College of Preceptors’ Examinations. A report of the progress and conduct of pupils is sent to parents periodically.

Educational Home for Young Gentlemen, Hornby House, 34, Athelstan Rd, Cliftonville, Margate. Principals… … Mr & Mrs Stedman. References and terms on application.

Leo School House, Addington Square, Margate. Principals … … … … The Misses Ablett, Trained and Certified Teachers, Assisted by a Resident and Visiting Masters. Thorough Education and every home comfort. A cricket field and playground.-References to the Rev. Dr Abbot (Head Master of the City of London School), and to parents. Day pupils also received.

Clare House School, Northdown Rd, Cliftonville, Margate. Establishment for young gentlemen. Thorough preparation for all Public Schools and Higher Commercial Life. The extensive Premises are situated in the healthiest part of Cliftonville. The House contains 22 spacious rooms, and the dormitories (2 of which are 38ft. by 16ft.) are lofty and well ventilated. The Schoolroom, play rooms, and lavatories were built by the present Principal with all modern improvements, and the sanitary arrangements are perfect. Large play ground and field adjacent. Terms moderate and inclusive. For prospectus, references, &c, apply to the Principal.

Alresford House, Eaton Rd (extending from the Grosvenor), Margate. Situated within five minutes’ walk from the sea. Special and successful preparation for University Locals, College of Preceptors, and Public School Examinations. Gymnastics and Swimming taught. Playground and Cricket field. – For list of references and prospectus, address the Principal.

Cliftonville, Stanley House. The Principal (A. E Cozens, M.C.P) assisted by a University Graduate, seeks by careful and individual attention to secure the well-being of each pupil. Drilling, dumb-bells, class singing, conversational French, German, &c,  are included in the School Course. Preparation for all examinations. Terms moderate.

Cliftonville College: Arthur Rd, Cliftonville, Margate. Conducted by Mr. T. Everard Healey, F.S.sc. Mr Everard Healey (Intermed. B.A. Lon.) Cliftonville College contains lofty and well-ventilated rooms and a commodious school room has been built expressly for Educational purposes. The system of Instruction adopted is that of the High Schools. Book-keeping and Shorthand form part of the General Curriculum and boys are carefully prepared for Local Examinations and Commercial Life. The matters and personal habits of the pupils receive great attention. Good and unlimited diet is provided, and school-life rendered as much as possible like home. Special provisions may be made for Young or Delicate Children. For prospectus and references apply, until 29th September to 20, Addington-Square, Margate.

Grongar House School: Canterbury Rd, Margate. Principal: Mr. D.R Parry. Pupils are prepared for the Oxford and Cambridge Local and College of Preceptors Examinations. Terms on application.

New College, Cliftonville, Margate:
Head Master, Rev. G Hugh Jones, F.A.S
New College is decided on Christian Principles. The regular Courses of Instruction embraces the subjects usually comprised in the curriculum of a First-grade school. On the Classical side, though instruction is given in Latin, French, and either Greek or German. On the Modern side, Latin and Greek are excluded from the time table of the Upper Form for very young boys.The extensive premises were erected expressly for scholastic purposes. Parents are cordially invited to inspect the commodious schoolroom (40ft. by 20ft.); class rooms; reading rooms; dining hall (33ft. by 20ft.); the lofty and wide dormitories unequalled in Margate, for cubic space afforded each being 39ft. by 37ft. by 11ft; workshop; lavatory (34ft. long); bathroom, playground, &c. &c. (N.B ‘&c’. means etcetera) The Cricket Field is only a short distance away from the School. The domestic arrangements are under the immediate direction of Mrs Jones. A healthy and happy Christian home is ensured to every boy. Terms Moderate and Inclusive. Prospectus, Honours’ List, References on application.