January 1926
Isle of Wight County Press:
Jan 2nd 1926: EMIGRATE – To Canada £3. By all lines of Steamers, Able Bodied Agricultural, and Domestic Workers, should apply for further information from DEAN & DAWSON, Ltd., Shipping Agents, 6 Pearl Buildings, Portsmouth, or PICKFORDS Ltd., Ryde.
Jan 2nd 1926: GOOD TURN – The 1st Ryde Rovers and Rangers did their Christmas good turn on Christmas-day, when they gave a tea-party and Christmas-treat at the Mission-hall to 100 children from the poorer parts of the town. The arrangements were made by Scout-master F. KENNEDY, Rover-Mate J. BUTLER, and Rover-Scouts R. PINK, F. POPE, and F. PARACH of the Scouts. The children were amused with games until tea, and afterwards presents from the Christmas-tree.
Jan 2nd 1926: OUTBREAK OF FIRE – Some excitement was caused when an outbreak of fire occurred at Swanmore-road, the residence of Mr. J. T. TANSOM. After returning from shopping, Mrs TANSOM discovered that there was a fire rapidly gaining a hold in the kitchen. The Fire Brigade were immediately summoned and arrived with the new motor-fire-engine in a few minutes. Meanwhile the intense heat had melted the gas piping, and the flames greatly increased. In under just an hour, the Brigade had subdued the outbreak.
Jan 2nd 1926: A PRETTY WEDDING – took place at the Parish Church on Boxing-day, between Miss Annie May JERRAM, fourth daughter of Mr. W. JERRAM, Sandy path, Binstead, and Mr. Harry ADAMS, only son of Mrs. ADAMS and the late Mr. ADAMS of High-street, Brading. The bride was becomingly attired in white crepe de chine, with wreath and veil, and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums. Over 50 presents were received, including a clock from the indoor staff at Nunwell House, where the bridegroom is employed.
Jan 9th 1926: PRESENTATION – A happy little ceremony was performed at the practice-room of the Town Band, Green-street, on Monday, when the Bandmaster (Mr. R. H. COOKE, D.C.M.) was presented with a tobacco pouch and pipe by Bandsman MOREY on behalf of the Band, who have shown marked improvement under Mr. COOKE’s able baton.
Jan 9th 1926: HOLY TRINITY ORGAN – There was another appreciative congregation at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday afternoon, when, as the result of the collection taken during an excellent musical service, about £6 was added to the fund for re-building the organ.
Jan 9th 1926: AT THE THEATRE – Crowded audiences, drawn from many parts of the Island, have thronged the Theatre Royal during the week for the excellent Christmas pantomime “Mother Hubbard,” produced by Mr. Harold READING and Mr. Terry WOOD. The presentation of this popular story, with the aid of modern music and striking effects, has been generally voted as being among the best of its kind seen in the Island for several years.
Jan 9th 1926: RESIGNATION – We understand that Dr. A. J. MACDIARMID, of Seaview, has resigned his appointment as honorary medical officer to the Hostel for Ailing Children of the Isle of Wight and Maternity Home, Southlands, Ryde.
Jan 9th 1926: JUNIOR IMPERIAL LEAGUE SOCIAL – Capt. P. D. MACDONALD, M.P., addressed a large gathering of members at the Town-hall last (Friday) night, the occasion being a most enjoyable social organised by the Branch. The Branch concert party, delighted the audience with a well varied entertainment. Dancing followed, DEWEY’s orchestra supplying the music, and refreshments were served.
Jan 16th 1926: PIER-HEAD RECONSTRUCTION – During the week-end the last concrete was placed in position by Messrs. BLUNT. In the last 10 months rapid progress has been made with the second part of the work, the re-building having been for some considerable time in the hands of Messrs A. JACKMAN and Son of Slough. The work has been extensive with nearly 400 piles being driven and much more