Isle of Wight Observer: Feb 6th 1875: PORTRAIT – A capital likeness of Prince Leopold, whose illness has caused so much anxiety, was published in the Pictorial World. The portrait was copied from a photograph taken by our townsman, Mr. Jabez HUGHES. Feb 6th 1875: SMASH – On Thursday last one of Messrs. CURTISS’s (the
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Isle of Wight Observer: Jan 2nd 1875: ACCIDENT – On Saturday night a gentleman from over the water by some means got over the Pier head into the water. He lay very quiet, floating on the water, till a porter heard his calls for help and rescued him, with assistance by means of a rope.
Isle of Wight Observer: Dec 12th 1874: PIER – A contemporary suggests that a railway pier should be run off Apley, with a long tunnel under the hill. This is, like most advice gratuitously given by those who know nothing of what they are talking about. Dec 12th 1874: SCREW v. PADDLE STEAMERS – We
Isle of Wight Observer: Nov 14th 1874: THE THEATRE – How is it the new theatre does not succeed? This is the question which has often been put, but never satisfactorily answered. Some lay the blame to religion; the people of Ryde, say these, are so religious that they cannot countenance the stage; and if
Isle of Wight Observer: Oct 3rd 1874: GREAT NOVELTY – We understand that Mr. AYLWARD has secured at considerable expense, the services of the “Viennese Orchestra of Ladies,” for one morning performance in Ryde October 22nd. These ladies—numbering nearly forty—have only appeared in London this season and created a positive furore by their magnificent playing
Isle of Wight Observer: Sep 5th 1874: SKATING RINK – Victoria Assembly Rooms, Ryde. These rooms will be open until further notice for Roller Skating on the American Principle. In the morning from 11 to 1; afternoon from 3 to 5.30. Admission, 1s. Hire of Skates, 6d. Sep 5th 1874: A COLLISION – On Tuesday
Isle of Wight Observer: Aug 1st 1874: VISIT OF MRS. SCOTT-SIDDONS – This well-known lady is announced to appear at the new Town-hall tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon, in her Histrionic Readings. “Seraphael,” the celebrated boy pianist who is only 12 years old, will also appear. The Court Journal, speaking of this youthful musician, says, “His execution
Isle of Wight Observer: Jul 4th 1874: DANGERS OF DRINK – On Saturday last an accident of a serious character happened to a man named NEWNHAM. It appears he was assisting in unloading a vessel at the quay laden with beer, and on one of the casks being hoisted the slings gave way, the tub
Isle of Wight Observer Jun 6th 1874: ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH APPEAL FOR COMPLETION – The church was consecrated in August 1863 and the Tower, Belfry and Transepts are approaching completion. The building committee are making strenuous efforts to complete the chancel, having just had the munificent offer of £1000 from Miss RAINE;. The vicar has
Isle of Wight Observer: May 2nd 1874: VISCOUNT TEMPLETOWN – During the week, Mr. Jabez HUGHES, the eminent photographer, of Union-street, has been exhibiting in his window a fine portrait (almost life size) of General Lord TEMPLETOWN, intended, we understand, for presentation by the Corporation of Portsmouth. May 2nd 1874: VISIT TO RYDE – The