Isle of Wight Observer: Dec 2nd 1876: RYDE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY – The first concert of this new society will be given in the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening the 19th, when Haydn’s “Creation” will be performed complete, with full orchestra and chorus of 100 performers. The orchestra, led by Mr. A. BURNETT (Royal Italian Opera),
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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 –
Isle of Wight Observer: Oct 7th 1876: DE VERE’S MODERN MARVELS – We would again remind our readers that this celebrated conjuror and humorist will give three of his entertainments on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings next in the Town Hall, when we trust that he will be welcomed by a good audience. Oct 7th
Isle of Wight Observer: Sept 2nd 1876: NARROW ESCAPE – A young man named John RICHARDS, of Oakfield, had a very narrow escape from drowning on Tuesday evening. It seems that being rather “elevated,” he ventured to the east side of the pier in a canoe without any paddles, and, not being able to get
Isle of Wight Observer: Aug 5th 1876: THE THEATRE – During the past week the Theatre has been tolerably well patronised, the cooler evenings having tempted more people to attend. The piece played on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, was the “Streets of London,” which was placed upon the stage in excellent style. Aug
Isle of Wight Observer: July 1st 1876: EXCURSION ROUND THE ISLAND – The fine vessel the Heather Bell will make an excursion round the Island on every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the summer months. On Tuesdays there will be an excursion to Alum Bay and the Needles, where excursionists can land on the commodious
Isle of Wight Observer: Jun 3rd 1876: THE HEATHER BELL – As will be see in other advertisements, that splendid vessel, the Heather Bell has been engaged for an excursion round the Island with the deputies of the A.M.C. on Wednesday, and she will also make similar excursions on Tuesday and Thursday, when the public
Isle of Wight Observer: May 6th 1876: ROYAL I.W. INFIRMARY – The committee gratefully acknowledge a waterproof sheet from Thos. LEACH, Esq., and a hamper of vegetables from Mrs. BARCLAY, Sea View. May 6th 1876: SKATING RINK AT THE VICTORIA ROOMS – This rink has been upon the whole, very well patronised during the week,
Isle of Wight Observer: Apr 1st 1876: SERIOUS AFFRAY – About ten minutes past eleven on Saturday night, a young man named John EVANS, a native of Birmingham, but who has been employed at Mr. HARRINGTON’s Factory in Union-road, was returning home to his lodgings in Surrey-street, when he passed two men named BRADING and
Isle of Wight Observer: Mar 4th 1876: A MEAT TEA – The members of St. Mary’s Catholic Association were entertained by their pastor to a meat tea on Tuesday evening. After the tea the evening was passed in a very pleasant manner. Mar 4th 1876: LECTURE – We would again remind our readership that Mr.