Features & Stories
During the Edwardian era one of the main amusements during the winter months was skating.
In days gone by, the newspapers devoted a weekly page to giving many useful hints and tips.
The Scarlett Mr. E's, of Southampton appeared at the Pier Pavilion, Ryde, in August 1904.
From the increased attention to hygiene which is now very generally adopted, comes a movement against the time-honoured custom of “kissing the book.”
On Tuesday evening at the usual parade of the local Volunteer Training Corps, Captain J. W. Trodd was presented with a Sam Browne belt.
Miss Decima Moore, the well-known actress, and her company have been attracting good houses during the week.
In these progressive days it is only natural that merchants and purveyors should keep up-to-date in regard to the quick transit of goods.
One of the most interesting exhibitions which has been witnessed in this town for a long time is now open to the public at the Victoria-rooms. It is that of glass-blowing.
Carrie Lanceley had just returned from a four year successful start to her career in London.
