August 1926
Isle of Wight County Press
Aug 7th 1926: RYDE REGATTA WEEK – Many of the yachts at Cowes will move today to Ryde for the four days’ racing, which will constitute the main feature of Ryde Week. The King’s Britannia will be an outstanding attraction in the races for which she is entered. With favourable weather, which as that experienced nearly throughout the Cowes Week, attractive sport may be confidently anticipated.
Aug 7th 1926: TOURING CRICKET TEAMS AT RYDE – A regrettable lack of public interest was shown in the friendly matches played between several good touring teams at the Partlands ground, Ryde, when Ryde played North Clapham, London, and Dudley Wayfarers drew with Southampton Deanery on Wednesday. Thanks to the careful attention of Mr. Harry JAMES (groundsman), the visitors have had some excellent pitches.
Aug 7th 1926: HAYLANDS HORTICULTURAL SHOW – The sixth annual show of the Haylands (Ryde) Horticultural Society, held in the beautiful grounds of Holmwood, kindly lent by Miss J. M. FARMER (hon treasurer), on Thursday, established a new record in the number of entries. Brilliant weather conditions favoured the event, which attracted large numbers of villagers, who viewed with admiring interest a fine display neatly arranged in a large marquee.
Aug 7th 1926: “TONS OF MONEY” – Following its presentation at Sandown Town Hall, the touring company, engaged by Mr. J. Bannister HOWARD in “Tons of Money,” attracted a large audience to the Theatre Royal on Tuesday evening, when the house was kept rocking with laughter by a clever interpretation of this most successful comedy.
Aug 14th 1926: POOR CHILDREN’S TEA PARTY – Through the kindness of Miss O’BRIEN, manageress of Yelf’s Hotel, about 30 of Ryde’s poorest children were entertained to tea and games recently.
Aug 14th 1926: VEGETARIANS’ VISIT – Members of the London Vegetarian Society, numbering about 150, have made Ryde their headquarters for a six-weeks holiday which they are spending in the Island. They have taken up residence at Westwing College and the Elvington Private Hotel, Dover-street. The Society was established in 1888, and this is their first visit to Ryde since the war. Included in its membership are such celebrities as Mr. Bernard SHAW, the famous play-wright and author.
Aug 14th 1926: BINSTEAD – The silver challenge cup for the highest number of points at the annual flower show, was won by Mr. G. W. FOSS. The winner of the two silver cups in the poultry section was Mr. Eric H. S. JAMES.
Aug 21st 1926: LICENCE TRANSFER – An application for the temporary transfer of the license of the Granville, High-street, from Howard Gould SCOTT to Walter Leslie CROMBIE, of York, was granted.
Aug 21st 1926: SAVING BATHERS – Drowning tragedies amongst holiday bathers all round the British coast suggest that it is high time local authorities followed Great Yarmouth’s progress lead. Here the Corporation has adopted for use in its bathing-pool a rubber swimming ring, which fits round the neck and cannot deflate or become displaced involuntarily. Many a sorrowing home would be happy were the wearing of such a device made compulsory for those learning to swim and practiced swimmers.
Aug 28th 1926: THE WESTERN ENCLOSURE – The al fresco dances opened on Thursday, Mr. A. J. WILLIAMS being the capable M.C. A new patent wood block floor is to be laid over the cement at the enclosure.
Aug 28th 1926: LARGE MOTOR-COACH TRAFFIC – The Island is by no means alone in its complaints respecting the dangers attending the use of some of its narrow roads by motor-coaches and other heavy motor vehicles. Reports from various parts of the country confirm the excessive speed of motor-coaches and omnibuses, particularly on the roads leading to popular holiday resorts.