Durban, William Cavell | Day 11

Received £5 for a committee room that wasn’t used. A significant sum considering his annual rent of £12.


Witness Type: Bribee, Publican, Beerhouse Keeper

Party: Conservative


Witness Testimony:

  • 13897.

    (Mr. Holl.) Where do you live ? — Middle Street. I keep a public-house called, the “Hope.” 

  • 13898.

    What did you receive ? — I received 5L. for a COMMITTEE ROOM. 

  • 13899.

    Did you receive anything else ? — No. 

  • 13900.

    Did anyone use your room ? — No. 

  • 13901.

    What is the rent of your house ? — 12L. I pay. 

  • 13902.

    Who took your room ? — Mr. Olds and Mr. Spears engaged my room. 

  • 13903.

    That is all you received ? — That is all.

  • 13904.

    Was there any treating at your house ? — No, not the least.