Isle of Wight Observer Jun 3rd 1911: THE BODEGA – Great improvements have been carried out at the Bodega, where the billiard room has been re-decorated and re-furnished. The billiard table, always a good one, has been fitted with the latest “Burwat” steel vacuum cushions, making it one of the best tables in the Island.
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Isle of Wight Observer May 6th 1911: THE CINEMA – in the High-street is maintaining its popularity and reputation for presenting some really fine subjects in moving pictures. Sports in the Indian Army, Life in the Alps, A Virgin of Babylon, and The Man who Learned, form the subjects for next week. May 6th 1911:
April 1911 Isle of Wight Observer Apr 1st 1911: RYDE BANKS – The Ryde banks have given notice that in future the hours of business will be altered. Instead of opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 1 p.m. as heretofore, the banks will open at 9.30 a.m. and close at 2.30 p.m. Apr 1st
Isle of Wight Observer Mar 4th 1911: QUEEN’S CORONATION GIFT – It is proposed to give the Queen a Coronation present in the form of a personal ornament, to be subscribed by all persons of the names Mary, May, Marie, Maria, Marion, Marian in all classes. Donations to be from 1d. to £1. Miss May
February 1911 Isle of Wight Observer Feb 4th 1911: RAILWAY SERVANTS DINE – The third annual dinner of the indoor staff of the Joint Railway Companies and Ryde Carriers was held at the Salisbury Hotel on Thursday evening. Mr. W. SATCHELL of the Joint Railway Companies presided and was supported by Messrs. G. TRUCKEL, C.
January 1911 Isle of Wight Observer Jan 7th 1911: PROPERTY – Messrs. S. FOWLER & Co. have purchased nos. 51 and 52 Union-street from the trustees of the late Mr. E. HANDS, and contemplate making considerable alterations in the near future. Jan 7th 1911: LANTERN SLIDES – Some of the most beautiful lantern slides ever
December 1910 Isle of Wight Observer Dec 3rd 1910: POPULAR CONCERT – Miss Hazel GRAY, who will be vocalist at the Ryde Popular Concert on Monday afternoon, is the youngest sister of Madam Clara BUTT. Like her famous sister she has a contralto voice of great beauty. An excellent instrumental programme has been arranged. Dec
November 1910 – 100 Years Ago Isle of Wight Observer Nov 5th 1910: BILLIARDS – A match of 1,500 up will be played at the Bodega, Ryde on Saturday November 19th at 3pm and 8pm, between Tom REECE, the celebrated professional and a well-known local amateur, the former conceding 500 start. Admission will be free
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
Isle of Wight Observer Sept 3rd 1910: LIGHTING – Perhaps as gas is to be cheaper, the Corporation may see their way to placing a number of powerful lights round the Canoe Lake. Sept 3rd 1910: FLOODING – Property owners in the Strand are endeavouring to devise measures to prevent their cellars being inundated. A