March 1926
Isle of Wight County Press:
Mar 6th 1926: DANCE FOR HOSPITAL FUNDS – As the result of a dance organised by Mr. S. R. BIRD at the Pier-pavilion on Thursday week £3. 12s. was raised for the County Hospital Building Scheme. REED’s orchestra supplied the music and over 100 spent a pleasant evening. The Pavilion was decorated for the occasion. The Mayor (Mr. Rowland RUSSELL) distributed the prizes for spot waltz competitions.
Mar 6th 1926: ELMFIELD CONGREGATIONAL GUILD – The monthly social was held on Thursday week. A short programme included selections of music by the Elmfield Band, a piano duet by Mrs. DONNO and Miss Gwyneth JONES, musical flower-pots by Mr. FRY, recitations by Miss CARLEY, a song by Miss D. BRONWIN, and a humorous song by Mr. Martin JONES.
Mar 6th 1926: HUMAN SKELETON – which had evidently been buried very many years, portions were unearthed on Sunday on the shore to the west of Ryde, about 30ft below high-water mark, in front of Players-copse and opposite Binstead House. The coroner (F. A. JOYCE, Esq.), ordered their burial which was carried out under the supervision of Insp. HAWKINS. There was considerable erosion at this part of the coast, which would account for a burial place once well above high-water mark being now covered by the sea at high-water.
Mar 6th 1926: PRESENTATION – A pleasing ceremony was performed at Week’s Hotel on Saturday, when a token of esteem from about 150 Island railway men was presented to Driver E. A. CULL, who had that day retired after 47 years’ service. The gift took the form of a wallet containing Treasury notes and an umbrella for Mrs. CULL. Driver CULL suitably acknowledged the gifts. A very enjoyable musical and social evening followed. (More about Mr. Cull here)
Mar 6th 1926: TOWN BAND CONCERT – The rapid strides in improvement made by the Town Band, under the capable direction of Bandmaster H. H. COOKE, D.C.M., were amply demonstrated at an excellent concert in the Town-hall on Thursday, when there was a fair attendance. There were popular items in the well varied programme. The proceeds were devoted to the Band Instruments Fund.
Mar 13th 1926: MOTOR-CAR ACCIDENT – On Wednesday a motor-car. Driven by Mr. F. W. POWELL, of Elmfied, containing his wife and child, collided with a tree near the bowling-greens, Eastern esplanade-gardens, and overturned. The occupants escaped without injury.
Mar 13th 1926: BOGEY GOLF – Mr. J. H. GADD won the monthly men’s bogey competition on the Ryde golf links on Saturday, Col. STAYNER being second with four down.
Mar 13th 1926: WOMEN’S INSTITUTE – At Binstead, for the usual meeting Mrs. J. Willis FLEMING presided and a book-covering demonstration was given. A darning competition was won by Miss H. BOYCE, Mrs. LININGTON being second.
Mar 20th 1926: RAILWAYMEN’S DINNER – On Friday week the local railwaymen had a dinner and social evening, when 60 sat down to a splendid repast at the Paragon Restaurant, Union-street, Mr. J. BRAZIER presiding. Selections were given by the St. John’s Orchestra and songs were contributed.
Mar 27th 1926: PAXTON SOCIAL CLUB – For men and boys at Swanmore was presented last week to the trustees by Mrs. PAXTON, of West-street, wife of the late Mr. H. A. PAXTON. The hut, which was purchased from the Swanmore Social Club, has been erected on ground opposite St. Michael’s Church. The land was bought by Mrs. PAXTON. The club was to be run on strictly non-sectarian, and non-political lines. It was Mrs. PAXTON’s wish that in that Club brotherly love should abound. (More about Mrs. Paxton here)
Mar 27th 1926: AIR-GUN ACCIDENT – Arthur YOUNG, a 16-year-old errand boy of Quarry-road, pleaded guilty to discharging a missile from an air-gun at Albert DYER aged 16 in Alfred-street on March 11. A fine of £1 was imposed, defendant would have to pay 2s.6d. a week until the £1.10s. was paid.