Isle of Wight County Press July 3rd 1926: TWO ADVERTS – Wanted Home for Baby Girl, age 2 months, moderate payment. Write County Press: For Sale Wireless, 3-valve, very handsome set, equal to new, complete with Ethovox loud speaker and accumulators, only 25 guineas, demonstration by appointment. Phone 27. July 17th 1926: LOCAL BANKRUPTCY –
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Isle of Wight County Press Jun 5th 1926: WESTERN ESPLANADE – A delay in the transport of materials for the erection of a bandstand and shelter was caused by the recent strike. The work was to have been completed by Whitsuntide. A considerable portion of the iron-work has been delivered during the week, and the
Isle of Wight County Press May 1st 1926: POSTAL PRESENTATION – A pleasant ceremony took place at the Post Office on Friday week, when Mr. William BURT, who has served for 26 years as a postman, was presented with a handsome tapestry arm-chair as a mark of affectionate esteem from his fellow employees. Mr. W.
Isle of Wight County Press: Apr 3rd 1926: SPRING FAIR – A grand spring fair is advertised to be held at the Town-hall on Wednesday and Thursday next in aid of the fund for rebuilding the organ at Holy Trinity Church. £1000 is required, and over £500 has already be realised. The opening will be
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
Isle of Wight County Press: Feb 6th 1926: THE SPECKLED HAND – Conan DOYLE’s thrilling story of Sherlock HOLMES’ adventure as staged by the talented members of the I.W. Hunt Dramatic Society, attracted two large and most appreciative audiences to the Theatre Royal on Tuesday. The company gave perhaps their finest performance in Ryde since
Isle of Wight County Press: Jan 2nd 1926: EMIGRATE – To Canada £3. By all lines of Steamers, Able Bodied Agricultural, and Domestic Workers, should apply for further information from DEAN & DAWSON, Ltd., Shipping Agents, 6 Pearl Buildings, Portsmouth, or PICKFORDS Ltd., Ryde. Jan 2nd 1926: GOOD TURN – The 1st Ryde Rovers and
Isle of Wight County Press: Dec 5th 1925: RYDE YOUNG HELPERS’ LEAGUE – The public of the Ryde district again gave proof of their whole-hearted support of the splendid work of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, by patronising in large numbers the annual bazaar organised by the local habitation of the Young Helpers’ League, and held at
Isle of Wight County Press: Nov 7th 1925: HOLY TRINITY GIRLS’ CLUB – Almost 100 members and friends assembled at the Trinity-hall on Monday, when a most successful social and dance began the Club’s activities for the winter. The capable little St. John’s dance orchestra supplied the music, and games, &c. were organised by Miss
Isle of Wight County Press: Oct 3rd 1925: BOROUGH OF RYDE ADVERT – Hard Tennis Courts, Eastern Esplanade Gardens. These excellent Hard Tennis Courts on the Sea Front are now available for play at the following low Winter Charges, vis: Four Players 1/6 per hour for the Court; Two Players 1/- per hour for the