January 1917
Isle of Wight Observer:-
Jan 6th 1917: EDUCATION – Miss Maud GAGE, an assistant teacher in the infants’ department of the Bettesworth Road School, sent in her resignation. The Chairman, in moving that it be accepted, stated that Miss GAGE had been connected with the school for a number of years, and had rendered excellent service.
Jan 6th 1917: CASTLE HOSPITAL – There are 52 patients now in this hospital. Last Saturday a very delightful concert was given by the Hanway Strollers. The Cinema matinees are still proving first favourites, and thanks are due to Mrs Terry WOOD for continued kindness in giving seats for the patients.
Jan 13th 1917: FLOWER GARDEN – A good deal has been heard about the luxury of growing flowers in war time, and we are told that it is something worse than folly to devote labour and garden space to this pursuit. But if the war is to rigidly apply the maxim that “the primary use of land is to grow food for man not to amuse the rich,” there are a good many things that should be stopped before flower cultivation should be condemned.
Jan 13th 1917: HAZELWOOD HOSPITAL – This hospital, after being closed for cleaning, &c., was re-opened on Wednesday, when 70 patients were admitted.
Jan 13th 1917: AGED AND INFIRM – The Committee of the Ryde Relief Society will sit at the Town Hall and distribute coal tickets to the aged and infirm from the parishes of All Saints, Holy Trinity, Swanmore, Haylands, Ashey and Havenstreet on Thursday next from 10 to 12 o’clock. New applicants are reminded that they must bring a written recommendation.
Jan 13th 1917: SEA SCOUTS – The St. John’s Sea Scouts (Admiral CALTHORPE’s own) were entertained to tea at headquarters, High Park House on Saturday last by the Hon. L. Mabel CALTHORPE and Miss Laura LAWSON. Cheers were given on the call of Scoutmaster C. TRENT.
Jan 20th 1917: FARMER BADLY INJURED – On Monday Mr. THARLE of Newnham Farm, Binstead, was badly injured by a three years old bull which got loose in the stable and attacked him while he was endeavouring to secure it. We understand Mr. THARLE is progressing as favourably as can be expected.
Jan 20th 1917: CONTROL OF DOGS – Notice is hereby given to the Owners of Dogs, that the Regulations made by the local Authority of the Borough of Ryde for the Control of Dogs during the night have now been confirmed by the Board of Agriculture and have accordingly come into operation. Chas. G. VINCENT, Town Clerk.
Jan 20th 1917: ART SCHOLARSHIPS – In order to encourage talent in boys and girls who wish to enter a trade in which art has a direct influence, or who wish to take up art as a profession, the I.W. Education Committee propose to award two scholarships in the day classes, and three in the evening classes, at the Ryde School of Science and Art. Scholarships are open to candidates between 13 and 17.
Jan 20th 1917: MILITARY TRIBUNAL – Albert T. ASH, 19, single, of St. Stephen’s, St. John’s Road, head waiter at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, appealed on the ground of domestic hardship, as he was sole supporter of his mother, and contributed towards the maintenance of his father, who was mentally afflicted. Tribunal granted a months’ exemption with a view to work of national importance being found for ASH.
Jan 27th 1917: TUG & CARGO BOAT SUNK – Yesterday about mid-day the tug “Ada”, with a cargo boat in tow, on leaving Ryde quay to cross over to Portsmouth got into difficulties in the fierce north-east gale that was blowing and drifted broadside on to the railway pier. The force of the impact sank the tug, and Mr. BARTLETT, the skipper, the engineer, and a boy only saved themselves by scrambling on to the pier. The cargo boat had 20 head of cattle, 60 pigs, and a pony on board, some of which made their way to the shore.