March 1873
Hampshire advertiser: Agents – The Misses Gibbs, Royal Marine Library, Union-street, Ryde
Mar 8th 1873: NEW CLOCK AT THE POST OFFICE – We are glad to see that during the past week the Post-office authorities have placed a clock at the door of the office, which has long been needed, and will now prove a great public accommodation.
Mar 8th 1873: RYDE TEMPERANCE SOCIETY – The members of this society had their annual meeting at the Temperance Hall on Monday evening, Mr. W. H. DENHAM presiding. The members were congratulated on having become the owners of the Temperance Hall. Mr. C. DIMMICK was re-elected president.
Mar 8th 1873: HAMPSHIRE ASSIZES – William HOLBROOK, 18, Henry HAYLES, 19, and John RICHARDS, 18, mariners, were indicted for stealing nine fowls, the property of John HILL, at Ryde, on the 3rd February. The jury found RICHARDS and HOLBROOK guilty, and both having a previous conviction, they were sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment, and one year’s police supervision. HAYLES was acquitted.
Mar 12th 1873: GAS EXPLOSION – An explosion of gas took place at Union House, Esplanade, on Monday afternoon, giving a loud report, and carrying away part of the stairs and front window. Workmen were engaged on the premises at the time.
Mar 12th 1873: HEALTH OF SIR CHARLES LOCOCK – Our readers will learn with satisfaction that Sir Charles LOCOCK has of late considerably improved in health. We hope, in the course of the summer, to see the hon. Baronet in the Island again.
Mar 15th 1873: RYDE FOOTBALL CLUB – This club played the return match with Egypt House (Cowes) Club on Wednesday. The Ryde men proved too strong for their opponents, and, although the Rugby Union rules were used, with which they were comparatively unacquainted, they succeeded in obtaining a goal, and three “touch downs,” whilst the Cowes men only received one “touch down.”
Mar 15th 1873: LITERARY INSTITUTION – This institution was established in 1855, the then Commissioners allowing a portion of the Corporation property for a reading-room and literary institution at the nominal charge of 5s per annum, on condition that the committee spent £100 on the premises, which was done. They have remained in undisturbed possession until now, but the new Corporation have given them notice to quit, in consequence of which dissatisfaction is expressed in the town.
Mar 19th 1873: FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE – Mr. Thomas DASHWOOD, J.P., and Mrs. DASHWOOD and family have removed from Roseville, West-street, to their new residence, Glenholme, Swanmore; Mr. and Mrs. POTT and family have taken Eldon Villa, George-street, for their residence.
Mar 22nd 1873: CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION – The usual weekly meeting of the members was held on Wednesday evening, when a large number were present. A letter from the Mayor of Ryde was read by the chairman, stating that he thought it his duty whilst filling the office of Mayor to refrain from attending the meetings of the associations.
Mar 22nd 1873: RYDE SCHOOL BOARD – Referring to the proposed extension of the municipal boundaries, it was discussed that the National Schools in Green-street were built alone for the accommodation of the parish, providing for 406 children out of a population of 12,521, of whom 11,040 are within the borough. A committee was appointed to examine testimonials of candidates for the appointment of teachers and make a recommendation to the board.
Mar 22nd 1873: HAMPSHIRE FRIENDLY SOCIETY – The members of the Ryde district of this society sat down to their annual dinner in the old Town Hall on Tuesday. About 150 persons were present. The chairman, in giving the toast, said he thought few examined sufficiently the details of such societies and fully appreciated the immense benefits they had conferred on the industrial classes of the country.