Hampshire advertiser: Agents – The Misses Gibbs, Royal Marine Library, Union-street, Ryde Jun 4th 1873: THE BANK HOLIDAY – Whit Monday was kept in Ryde as a general holiday, all business being suspended. Although the weather was chilly it was perfectly dry, and many thousands of persons availed themselves of the opportunity of paying a
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Hampshire advertiser: Agents – The Misses Gibbs, Royal Marine Library, Union-street, Ryde May 3rd 1873: GRAND BALL – On Wednesday evening a grand ball, given by the 79th Cameron Highlanders, took place at the Town-hall. About 500 invitations had been issued, and there were 450 ladies and gentlemen present. The hall was superbly decorated, the
Hampshire Advertiser: – Agents the Misses GIBBS, Royal Marine Library, Union-street, Ryde Apr 9th 1873: BOOT THEFT- Norah and Isabella WOODFORD of Newport were charged with obtaining boots from Mr CHICK of High Street. Prosecutor stated that the prisoners came to the shop wanting boots for approval for Mrs WITHERS of Summer-Lawn. They selected 2
Hampshire advertiser: Agents – The Misses Gibbs, Royal Marine Library, Union-street, Ryde Mar 8th 1873: NEW CLOCK AT THE POST OFFICE – We are glad to see that during the past week the Post-office authorities have placed a clock at the door of the office, which has long been needed, and will now prove a
Hampshire advertiser: Agents – The Misses Gibbs, Royal Marine Library, Union-street, Ryde Feb 5th 1873: ILLNESS OF SIR A. CLIFFORD – Sir Augustus CLIFFORD being confined to his house at Ryde by an attack of bronchitis, will not be in his place at the opening of Parliament. Feb 5th 1873: LOCAL LIQUIDATION CASE – Re
Hampshire advertiser: Agents – The Misses Gibbs, Royal Marine Library, Union-street, Ryde Jan 1st 1873: SEASONABLE BENEVOLENCE – Our venerable friend, Mr. Blackall SIMONDS, of Caversham House, who on his birthday and wedding day generously entertained his poorer neighbours, gave his Christmas gifts of beef, &c., to 122 poor families. Jan 4th 1873: CATHOLIC SOIREE
Hampshire Advertiser: – Agents the Misses GIBBS, Royal Marine Library, Union-street, Ryde Dec 7th 1872: RYDE SCHOOL OF ART – The president of the school of art (Mr. B. BARROW) gave a conversazione on Thursday evening, at the Town Hall, on the occasion of the presentation of prizes to the successful students. The South Kensington
Hampshire Advertiser: – Agents the Misses GIBBS, Royal Marine Library, Union-street, Ryde Nov 2nd 1872: HARVEST THANKSGIVING – The harvest thanksgiving services were held on Friday at the parish church of All Saints. The sermon in the morning was preached by the Rev. H. WHITE, M.A., Minister of the Savoy Chapel, Chaplin to the Queen
Hampshire Advertiser: – Agents the Misses GIBBS, Royal Marine Library, Union-street, Ryde Oct 2nd 1872: EFFECT OF THE GALE – During the heavy gale of Saturday last the vane of the spire of Christchurch Chapel, George-street, was blown clean off and fell on the pavement. Fortunately no one was passing at the time. Oct 5th
Hampshire Advertiser: – Agents the Misses GIBBS, Royal Marine Library, Union-street, Ryde Sept 7th 1872: RYDE ROYAL REGATTA – The regatta commenced on Thursday with a variety of races, including a Tub Race for Boys under 16 years of age. Prizes: 10s and 5s: losers 2s.6d. each. Eight started. Sept 11th 1872: RYDE PIER COMPANY