November 1876
Isle of Wight Observer:
Nov 4th 1876: ARCTIC SHIPS – A number of persons gathered on the Esplanade on Thursday afternoon to watch the Arctic ships, Alert and Discovery, as they passed into harbour. A large crowd gathered on the beach. The ships were crowded with visitors all day.
Nov 4th 1876: TRADESMEN’S CLUB – We understand that a number of the tradesmen of the town have succeeded in establishing a tradesmen’s club, and have taken the upper part of Mr. CHIVERTON’s house for their Club Rooms which are now being fitted up in a most luxurious style.
Nov 4th 1876: BIRTHS – On the 27th October, at Ryde, the wife of Mr. G. BURTON, of a son; On the 30th Oct., at Bijou Cottage, West-street, Ryde, Mrs. W. F. BRADDY, of a son.
Nov 11th 1876: PHOTOGRAPHER – Several fresh photographs have been added to the series of Mr. F. N. BRODERICK under the title “The Photographer in the Track of the Tornado,” and these surpass all the previous efforts of this clever young photographer. They are remarkable for delicacy and atmosphere, and in certain artistic treatment and effect. He contributed some photographs to the Photographic Society of Great Britain and was one of the guests of the president and council of the society last week.
Nov 11th 1876: ROBBERY – There are a great many persons in this highly-respectable town who have such confidence in the integrity of their neighbours that they frequently neglect to lock their doors when they leave home. Such lady appears to be Miss Raine, of Haylands House. On the 29th ult. The family went to church and omitted to lock the door. When they returned, they discovered that a drawer had been opened, and £13 in a cash box had been taken away.
Nov 11th 1876: DOG POISONING = We are sorry to say that there are now in this town some persons who go about systematically poisoning dogs. No less than five cases have come under our own notice. Who goes about this work does not stop at dogs, but have actually poisoned two pigs and what the motive can be, we are at a loss to conceive.
Nov 11th 1876: WANTED – A North German lady seeks a re-engagement for her sister (aged 26). Family or school. Good French, German, English, and Music. First class references —Fraulein, Somerset House, Ryde.
Nov 11th 1876: ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH – Mrs. SENIOR, of Rochford House, who takes a deep interest in this church, presented, on the Feast of the Dedication, an elaborately-worked green altar frontal, the centre of which contains a handsome white cross, with four crystals. The frontal was worked by the donor, and is said to be of the value of £50.
Nov 18th 1876: VOLUNTEER BAND – The first entertainment of the series in aid of the Band fund of the I.W. Rifle Volunteers, took place on Tuesday evening in the large Town Hall, on which occasion we were pleased to see a large attendance. It is evident that Mr. R. HARRIS, the battalion bandmaster, thoroughly understands his work, and never before has our band reached such a high standard.
Nov 25th 1876: SALE – We are pleased to hear that Messrs. E. MARVIN and Sons have succeeded in finding a purchaser for Brookfield, and trust that this delightful residence may be soon occupied by some distinguished family.
Nov 25th 1876: SERIOUS ACCIDENT – On Sunday morning last a very serious accident occurred to Mrs. YOUNG, the wife of the landlord of the “Malt and Hops” publichouse, in High-street. It appears she was going down into the cellar for some purpose, when her foot slipped, and she pitched head foremost down the stairs, and fell a distance of 10 feet. She was picked up insensible. Mr. WOODWARD and Dr. TURNER were called in and it was thought advisable to convey her to the Infirmary. She has been in a very critical condition, but is now much better.