July 1922
Isle of Wight Observer:
July 1st 1922: MEMORIALS – It cannot be said that Ryde generally has been behind in regard to War Memorials. The Oddfellows were the first to place a tablet to their fallen brethren in a prominent position at their hall in High-street, and were followed on Monday by the Court of Foresters, when Mr. Henry SWEETMAN J.P., unveiled a memorial to thirty members who had died for their country.
July 1st 1922: GIRL GUIDES – A garden party and sale of work in connection with All Saints girl guides and brownies, was arranged for Saturday last in the Vicarage Garden where all preparations had been made and it promised to be a great success, but there were continuous showers and they had to carry and cart everything away and improvise a sale at the Welby Institute opposite.
July 1st 1922: GOLF CLUB – The final of the Hayco Cup was played at Ryde House Park on Saturday in wet weather, between Mr. F. V. GREEN and Mr. C. D. ETCHELLS.
July 1st 1922: PRESENTATION – At the United Methodist Sunday School, Newport-street, on Sunday afternoon a very pleasant departure was made from the ordinary routine by the presentation of a handsome clock with a suitable inscription, to Miss A. BUTT as a wedding present, also an autograph album with the names of the officials and scholars.
July 8th 1922: SHOP ON WHEELS – 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 by motor to the scattered towns and villages, and in this direction commendable enterprise is shown by Messrs. EYNON & Son, High-street, in a “Shop-on-Wheels” which this week commenced a regular delivery. “Dairy fed pork and Royal pork sausages” is prominently displayed on the van.
July 8th 1922: SPORTS AT BINSTEAD – The pupils of the Convent of the Cross held their annual Sports at “Brookfield” on Saturday last, the different events being well contested, the pupils showing what excellent results modern athletic training can produce.
July 15th 1922: ANNUAL OUTING – The Women’s Institute held their annual outing on Thursday last, when a party of about 50 members and friends left Binstead at 10 a.m. by char-a-banc for Totland Bay. The weather was not all that could have been desired, but everyone cheerfully made the best of it and with no rain falling the party had a fine ramble over the cliffs to Alum Bay. They returned to Totland Bay where a splendid tea was provided at Gillings Restaurant. On the return journey they stopped at Newport, and Binstead was reached at 8.15.
July 15th 1922: BIRDS AND TREES – Evidently there are a few sensible gentlemen composing our Town Council who ridiculed the idea of removing four nice trees near the Esplanade station for a trivial offence committed by the birds. The only thing now is for the police to order the birds to “move on” and the motion will be carried.
July 15th 1922: FARES – The cabmen are not altogether pleased about having to exhibit their fares inside their vehicles but there is a lot of red tape to go through before it comes about and “Cabby” knows his fares.
July 22nd 1922: WESTWING COLLEGE – As announced, the Principals of Westwing College have secured Caversham House, Dover-street, in addition to their original premises so as to afford adequate accommodation for their increasing number of pupils.
July 29th 1922: SCHOOL PRESENTATION – A nice function took place at Partlands on Monday in connection with the break-up of the well-known Preparatory School in Star-street, so successfully carried on by the Misses HOLMES who are retiring. Tea was served, followed by games. The staff and boys presented the Misses HOLMES with a cream jug, sugar basin, and silver vase. The school is to be carried on in future by Mr. DAVIS, and the assistant teacher, Miss LUCOCK, who is continuing her duties at the school.
July 29th 1922: NOTICE – The following deaths have occurred at the Poor Law Institution during the past month: Robert W. REDMAN 80, Mary BENNETT 76, and Ellen BRAKE 61, all of Ryde.