November 1920
Isle of Wight Observer:
Nov 6th 1920: WAR MEMORIAL – The committee at All Saints having seen a “dummy” erected on the spot, have unanimously decided that the memorial shall be on the corner site looking down John-street. The work is progressing and parts of the inside memorial have already arrived. Total amount received £790.9s.11d.
Nov 6th 1920: GIRLS SOCIALS – Mrs. CORBYN and Mrs. WELSH are holding social evenings for young women and girls over 15 at the Welby Institute on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m., consisting of physical drill, whist games, etc. It has also been decided to commence weekly social evenings at Prince-street Mission Hall on Wednesday 10th.
Nov 6th 1920: OAKFIELD WOMEN’S INSTITUTE – On Wednesday the first meeting of the newly formed Women’s Institute was held at the Parish Room, Mrs. Frank POTT presiding.
Nov 6th 1920: PROPOSED PLAYING FIELD – Councillor WILLIAMS asked if some arrangements could be made for the Committee to have a playing field for the scholars as there was no recreation ground and the boys were put to great disadvantage in competing with those outside the borough who were provided with those facilities.
Nov 13th 1920: Y.M.C.A. CHESS CLUB – On Wednesday evening Mr. W. ABRAHAM played a match simultaneously against seven other members of the club and proved victorious on every board. The games proved most interesting, several of them being very even, and it is hoped that a return match of a similar character will be played later in the season.
Nov 13th 1920: THE CEMETERY – Instructions were given by the committee to proceed with painting the iron railings and gates of the Cemetery fronting Pellhurst-road, by the Corporation employees at an estimated cost of £25, also to provide new wooden entrance gates at the West-street entrance and utilising existing iron work at an estimated cost of £30. They had also provided necessary new staging in the greenhouse at the Cemetery at a cost of £11.10s.
Nov 20th 1920: DECEASED – Another well-known gentleman and sportsman has passed away in the death of Major GIBSON late of Ashey Manor, and a member of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. If it had not been for the gallant Major there would have been no Ashey racecourse and his name will always be associated with that popular venue for the Island chasers.
Nov 20th 1920: PROPOSED AERIAL RAILWAY – A scheme has been submitted by a London firm of engineers for crossing from Portsmouth to Ryde, by means of a novel aerial railway. The firm proposed to build an airship which would run on a cable and provide its own motor power. It would give cheaper communication between the Isle of Wight and the mainland than travellers can obtain at present.
Nov 20th 1920: SHACKLETON EXPEDITION – There was a crowded audience at the Theatre Royal on Friday afternoon when Sir Ernest SHACKLETON gave an interesting lecture on his 1914-1916 Antarctic Expedition. In a racy and humorous style, the gallant lecturer, assisted by photographs and moving pictures, gave an intensely interesting description of the adventure he made in an unsuccessful attempt to reach the South Pole. The undertaking was one of rare courage and daring, and Sir Ernest bore tribute to the heroism of his men.
Nov 27th 1920: BAPTIST CHURCH MANSE – The Ryde Baptist Church has purchased No 7 Vernon Square, lately occupied by the Rev. J. E. COMPTON, and now by the present minister (Rev. M. Lister GAUNT) as a permanent Manse. During the last two months £320 has been raised towards the cost.
Nov 27th 1920: SEASON DEVELOPMENT – Those visitors who are here now are testifying to the salubrity of the winter climate. When will the public mind of Ryde come to realise the great possibilities that present themselves to the conception of a courageous scheme of winter-season development?