Isle of Wight Observer: Sept 7th 1867: COMPETITION – An extra prize on the occasion of Ryde Royal Town Regatta, was offered by Mr. Charles HARCOURT, the manager of the theatre, for a skiff race ; to be rowed for by one hand by men of Ryde. The prize was a telescope, value £4, which
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Isle of Wight Observer: Aug 3rd 1867: ROUND THE ISLAND – These favorite excursions seems to meet with more favor every year. Several trips are made each week, and on Monday last no less than 108 persons left Ryde pier for this interesting voyage, which occupied about five hours. Both Steampacket Companies seem likely to
July 6th 1867: AMERICAN SLAVE TROUPE – We have this week witnessed a new feature in Negro minstrelsy by the appearance of a troupe of artistes who were once slaves, and surely none can be more capable of illustrating life on the southern plantations previous to the late eventful war than those who were practically
Isle of Wight Observer: June 1st 1867: PRESENTATION – On Monday evening last a very chaste electro-plated tea and coffee service, together with a purse containing 20 sovereigns, was presented to Mr. W. JACOBS, secretary of the Ryde Young Men’s Christian Association, under circumstances especially gratifying to that gentleman. June 1st 1867: COMMISSIONERS – A
Isle of Wight Observer: May 4th 1867: H.M.S. CHANTICLEER – This fine screwship of 950 tons 200 horse-power, and mounting 17 guns, commanded by Capt. W. W. S. BRIDGES, arrived at Spithead on Friday last, from Woolwich, on her way to South America. Capt. BRIDGES was lately the inspector of the Coastguard at Ryde, and
Isle of Wight Observer:- Apr 6th 1867: PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – The prosperity of the town in the increase of its buildings, especially when of a good class. Several excellent properties are in course of construction for Mr. D. BARNES in George-street. The block of buildings in Union-street, which we lately noticed, and the large hotel
Isle of Wight Observer:- Mar 9th 1867: TO LET – Ashley House, Strand, handsomely furnished, with every accommodation for a Gentleman’s family. Contains three Reception Rooms (the drawing and breakfast rooms having south windows), 11 Bed Rooms (making up 14 beds), and excellent basement accommodation. For terms apply to E. MARVIN and Sons, House Agents,
Isle of Wight Observer:- Feb 2nd 1867: OPENING OF MR YELF’S GARDEN – We see that the dilapidated stables in Church-lane are being removed, so that we presume there is now some serious thoughts of this long-talked-of improvement being affected. Of its advantages there can be no possible doubt in every respect. Feb 2nd 1867:
Isle of Wight Observer:- Jan 5th 1867: ST. MARIE’S CHURCH – The birth of the new year, like many of its predecessors, was ushered in by ringing of the bells of this church, by permission of the Rev. Dean PHILLIPS, the pastor. Jan 5th 1867: YORK HOTEL – For sixteen years past Mr. OLDFIELD, the
Isle of Wight Observer:- Dec 8th 1866: THE THEATRE – The members of the United Services Dramatic Club gave a performance at this favorite place of amusement on Monday evening. The house was crowded with a brilliant array of rank and fashion. The performance being in every respect a brilliant success, each scene having been