October 1910
Isle of Wight Observer
Oct 1st 1910: BAND – The Ryde Rifle Band has been disbanded and the Territorial Rifles marched out on Thursday to the sound of drums and bugles.
Oct 8th 1910: INJURED AT FOOTBALL – George HUNT, a lad living at weeks, was admitted to the I.W. County Hospital on Saturday suffering from a broken leg. He was playing football with the Y.M.C.A. team on Saturday afternoon when he fell and broke his leg just above the ankle.
Oct 8th 1910: FIRE AT AN OIL STORE – What might have proved to be a very serious fire occurred at an oil store in St. John’s-road, belonging to Councillor W. DORE. The alarm was received at the Police Station about half past one. PC FEWTRELL with a fireman and another helper turned out with the hand cart and found that five casks of paraffin, separated from the road by a thin wooden partition, were alight on the outside. Fortunately the flames were extinguished with a jet of water without much difficulty in ten minutes.
Oct 8th 1910: WEATHER – Now that the “season” is over the most glorious weather of the year is being experienced. The steamer trips cease at the end of this week after a not very successful summer.
Oct 8th 1910: ASHEY PARISH COUNCIL – A meeting was held at the Congregational Schoolroom, Haylands. Dissatisfaction having been expressed by several members as to the state of the burial ground owing to the failure of the caretaker to carry out his duties according to agreement. After full consideration to the matter it was decided to terminate the contract with Mr. BEERE and appoint Mr. J. DIMMICK to the position.
Oct 8th 1910: BOOK SALE – SMITH & Son annual book sale will commence on Monday and continue for a fortnight. Every year Messrs. SMITH & Son sell off their surplus library books and publishers remainders at prices varying from 25 to 80 per cent of reduction. Mr. ANDREWS the Ryde manager of the company at Ryde, will be pleased to send a catalogue to each of our readers who enquire
Oct 8th 1910: BANKRUPTCY COURT – In the case of Mr. William COOPER, butcher, of 161 High-street, Ryde, he did not appear and no statement of his affairs had been lodged, the report stating that the debtor had apparently absconded. Examination adjourned.
Oct 15th 1910: GOLF CLUB – A profitable enterprise and one that would please better class visitors, is a golf course. Any seaside town without links is not seriously in the running for popularity.
Oct 15th 1910: LIFEBOAT – Just before nine o’clock on Thursday evening when the gale was at its height, a gun went off with a loud report. Many people thought it was the summons for the lifeboat, and struggled down the Pier in the wind and rain. It was not a summons.
Oct 15th 1910: GENERAL BOOTH – The head of the Salvation Army will address a meeting at the Theatre Royal, Ryde, on Monday afternoon. The Mayor will preside and will be supported by many influential people.
Oct 22nd 1910: THE MAYORALTY – We believe the whole of the residents in the town of Ryde will hear with the greatest satisfaction that Mr. Michael MAYBRICK has acceded to the wish of the Council that he should fill for another year the position of Chief Magistrate. Many men fill the Mayoral chair in the history of the town, but very few leave behind them such a record of successful work as Mr. MAYBRICK has done.
Oct 22nd 1910: DEPARTURE – Sentimental people will drop a tear over the severance of two links with the past, and also with the mainland. The Joint Railway Companys’ Duchess of Edinburgh and Duchess of Connaught, those favourite old double-enders have gone away to Holland never to return (we trust). Many people will heave a sigh (of relief) at the departure (long deferred) of those relics of Ryde’s gay youth.
Oct 29th 1910: THEATRE – Another cinematograph theatre is to be opened in Ryde. The Temperance Hall in High-street has been acquired for that purpose and is being fitted up with tip-up chairs etc. We shall soon be too gay in Ryde.
Oct 29th 1910: WATER – It is no use for people to grumble because the town water is thick. It is impossible to carry out blasting operations in a well, and still get a supply of clean water.