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In April 1846
forty four year old Mrs. Margaret Cook of the Victoria Hotel' in Hinton advertised this Hotel
for lease. Seven months later on 30th November, she
passed away after a severe and lingering illness
(17) Her child and the Hotel were then
looked after by William Newman and his wife. By May 1847 William
Newman announced that he and his wife were taking over the Victoria
Hotel on their own
account after having been in charge of the hotel for
the benefit of the late Mrs. Cook's child.
They
requested that all debts be settled prior to them
commencing their own business at the hotel on the
1st of July.(18) Two weeks later Mrs.
Newman organised a ball and supper at the Victoria which was
attended by upwards of 70 people. 'The ball room was tastefully
decorated and brilliantly lit up. Dancing commenced at about nine
o'clock to the strains of an excellent band. At twelve a splendid supper
was served up, comprising hams, tongues, and more solid joints succeeded
by a variety of pastry; to which ample justice was done.
Dancing then
re-commenced and was kept up with great glee and conviviality until
daylight. The whole arrangements were admirable and reflected great
credit on Mrs. Newman'
(19)
In January 1850
Auctioneer Jeremiah Ledsam advertised
Oswald Bloxsome's land at Hinton and Bowthorne for sale.
The Hinton land comprised 14 lots. On lot 9 was
situated the Victoria Hotel. Said to be in full
trade and rented at £104 per annum.
(15) MM 7 November 1846.
(16) MM 5 January 1848
(23)MM 8 September
1849
(24) MM 11
November 1846
(25) MM 23 May 1849
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