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References to the Dover Jewish
Community
Kentish Gazette, 12 November 1833 page 3, column 4 "Mr. Joseph Abrahams of Canterbury to Fanny, daughter of Mr. Nathan, foreign fruit merchant, Snargate Street, Dover, on 6 November."
"Mr. J. Abrahams, Canterbury, married at Dover to Fanny Nathan, eldest daughter of Mr. B. Nathan, china and fruit importer, on 6 November."
"Ephraim Friedman, Prussian Jewish boy aged 15, at Dover Sessions. Pleaded to stealing a greatcoat. One month's imprisonment."
"Mr. Danofsky, of King Street, St James, Westminster, married 30 November at Margate to Mrs. Hughes, widow of the late Mr. Moses Hughes formerly of Albion Hotel, Dover."
"DOVER, - MR. COHEN begs to announce to his Friends and the Public, that in consequence of having received several applications, he has removed his Establishment to Nos. 10 and 11 High Street, Charlton, where he will be able to receive an additional number of children."
Advert [extracts] 'MR. R.I. COHEN'S HEBREW ACADEMY, 10 & 11 High Street, Charlton, Dover.' 'The course of Education comprises English in all its branches, Hebrew, German, French, Latin, Mathematics, &c.'
'HEBREW, GERMAN, and ENGLISH ACADEMY, No. 10. & 11, High Street, Charlton, Dover. - Principal Mr. R. I. Cohen, assisted by eminent masters. Mr. R.I. Cohen in returning his thanks for the patronage and confidence he has already experienced, begs to inform his friends and the public generally, that he intends to be in London, on Wednesday, 26th inst., and will take up residence at No. 8, St. Mary Axe, for a few days prior to his return to Dover with his pupils at the end of the present vacation. There being ample accommodation for a few more pupils, Mr. Cohen will be happy to treat with those parents, who may feel disposed to entrust their children to his care; in the mean time, particulars of his terms, &c. may be known upon application to Mr. I. Lyon, or Mr. J. Dias, Duke St., Aldgate; or to the Rev. D. Meldola, 10, Bevis Marks'.
Notice. New name: 'VICTORIA HOUSE ACADEMY, 10 and 11, High St., Charlton, Dover.'
Mr Moses Moses has presented the Jews' Free School with a collection of fossils. Mr Cohen has promised a collection of shells.
PURIM. Celebrated at the Victoria Establishment, Charlton, Dover. Attended by the Jewish families and several of Mr Cohen's Christian friends and neighbours. A drama 'Ahasueras; or Esther, the Royal Jewess' performed by the boys.
Voice of Jacob, 23 May 1845 page 168 'A Young person, aged 20, is desirous of obtaining a Situation, as Companion to a Lady, or assistant in a shop; she is an excellent needlewoman, and can write a good hand. Address E. A., or at Mr. Moses, 29 Strond Street, Dover.'
Voice of Jacobs, 10 April 1846 page 116 "VICTORIA HOUSE ACADEMY. - Mr. Cohen (of Dover) begs to return thanks to his Friends and the Public, for the liberal support he has met with, and has much pleasure in informing them, that his establishment will re-open on Tuesday, May 5th, 1846, when he will have a vacancy for two pupils."
Cohen's school will remove in the summer to
larger and more convenient premises 'built entirely for scholastic occupation
.... will contain well-aired and spacious dormitories, dining, school, and
class-rooms, warm and cold baths, covered winter play-grounds, etc.; and during
the summer, pupils will be permitted to enjoy sea-bathing almost daily.' Mr
Cohen has engaged a Classical master and a French master. Also there are 2
Hebrew and German teachers. The course of education is under the direction of
the Chief Rabbi who has also had plans for the house submitted to him.
Jewish Chronicle, 23 July 1847 page 201 Statistical Summary of the Hebrew Congregations in the British Empire Dover; 4 Baale Batim; No seatholders; 31 Individuals
SUSSEX HOUSE Mr R.I. Cohen late of 10 and 11 High St, Charlton has removed to new premises.
Long notice re Sussex House. Details of courses etc, and description of building
Repeat of 10 March with addition of Terms: Pupils under 7 years 25 guineas per annum Pupils over 7 and under 14 30 guineas per annum
Claremont Villas, Folkestone-road, Dover,
Jewish families visiting Dover can be
accommodated with Board and Lodging with Mrs Simons. Or a Lady or Gentleman
requiring permanent residence, and children requiring sea-bathing or change of
air
Feast of Purim. Celebrated on Wednesday 27th at Rabbi Cohen's establishment, Folkestone Road attended by most of the Jewish families in Dover together with several of Cohen's Christian friends and neighbours. Began with a 'sumptuous repast', followed by Morton's musical farce 'The Invincibles'. Lists the cast of pupils, 30 names. The entertainment concluded with a ball.
Letter from R. J (sic) Cohen re the raising of a Society for the Encouragement of Literature among the Jews. He is to become an annual subscriber of one guinea and Mr J. Jonas of Dover late of Leman-street to pay 10s. 6d a year.
The Prize Essays. Contributions to augment the amount to be awarded to the successful competitors. Includes collections from Dover per Rev R.I. Cohen. . [1st of several lists].
Michaelis Silverstein, late Resident Teacher at Sussex House, is desirous of giving lessons in Hebrew, German, French, English and Drawing. Undertakes to teach the German language in 6 n=months. 11 Devonshire street, Bishopsgate.
Testimonial to the Rev R.I. Cohen by His Pupils. Long report of presentation by 53 pupils of a silver goblet and a cream-ewer, each inscribed 'Presented to the Rev. R. I. Cohen by his affectionate Pupils, Purim, 5611'. Also addresses to Rev and Mrs Cohen by two senior pupils.
'Wanted, By the congregation of Dover, a Shochet [in Hebrew], after the 23rd of April next. No married man need apply. For particulars, address to the Rev. R. I. Cohen, Sussex House, Dover.'
Board of Deputies, List of Births, Marriages and Interments From January 1853 to January 1854 8 Hawkesbury St. President Moses Moses [died 1861] No births. 2 Marriages. No interments
'Wanted, By a Lady, of the Jewish persuasion, a Situation, as Companion, or to undertake the management of a household. She is very clever at her needle, and would have no objection to travel. For address and references, apply to the Rev. R.I. Cohen, Sussex House, Dover'.
Death on 16th inst at Bench Street aged 74. Maria wife of Lewis Aaron, late of Liverpool. [Buried Canterbury]
At meeting of members elected - D. Barnard, Warden; Mr Moses; Treasurer.
Address to David Salomons on his becoming Lord Mayor of the City of London from the pupils of Rev R.I.Cohen
Report of dramatic presentation at Purim from the Dover Chronicle of 29 March. 'Rob Roy'. Gives list of pupils and their roles. Reference to conductors: W.C. Grant and Jackson.
Wanted in a Ladies' school, where the number of
pupils is small and where there are resident French and English Governesses, a
GERMAN LADY to teach her own language and to give Instruction in Hebrew. Apply
Miss Cohen, Marine House, Dover.
Election of officers for ensuing year. N. Gruenwald, Parnass, and H. Barras, Gabbai.
'DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE AT SUSSEX HOUSE, DOVER. - The "Dover Express" of the 17th inst. contains a very pleasing account of an amateur dramatic performance, which took place on Purim last, in Mr. Cohen's educational establishment, Dover. The play performed was Horne Tooke's "Tekeli." The actors were the pupils of the establishment, who acquitted themselves very well of their parts'.
'FURNISHED APARTMENTS. - TO LET, in a Jewish house, two minutes walk from the sea, a large Drawing-room, Breakfast-room, Kitchen, and four or five bedrooms. Apply to Rev. R.I. Cohen, for particulars, Sussex House, Dover'.
Dover Jewish Community & Hebrew Congregation home page List of JCR-UK Articles and Press Extracts by Harold Pollins
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