Mary Ann Miles was committed for trial on Friday by, Captain Preston, on a charge of stealing a handkerchief and chemise, the property of Martha Herett. Miss Miles was enjoying a dance the previous night at the Sergison Arms, when Police Officer Stubberfield inopportunely dropped in, and danced her off to the station. She had given the police a good deal of trouble previously.

Brighton Gazette, 23 January 1851.

Contributed by Malcolm Davison.

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