Isle of Wight Observer: June 4th 1870: DR CUMMING AT RYDE – This well-known controversialist was announced to give a lecture at the Victoria-rooms, on Wednesday, but he seems to have worn out his welcome in Ryde, for there were only a handful of people to listen to his address. We have heard of the
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Isle of Wight Observer: May 7th 1870: FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE – The Marquis and Marchioness of Exeter have returned to their residence, Brookfield; Sir George and Lady INNES have taken Elmhurst, St. John’s Park, for a year, and will arrive this month; Major and Mrs. BENNETT have taken Percy Lodge for a year. May 7th 1870:
Isle of Wight Observer: Apr 2nd 1870: ST. JOHN’S CHURCH – In consequence of the rapid increase of the population in the St. John’s district, a consultation has been held with the architect, and it has been proposed to extend two transepts 15ft. wide each, thereby affording 100 additional sittings. Also, the desirability of providing
Isle of Wight Observer: Mar 5th 1870: THE VOLUNTEERS – Ensign J. H. HEARN has presented the sum of £5 to be shot for at the next competition for prizes, the object being to enable the winner to go to Wimbledon at the next annual competition. Mar 5th 1870: COLLISION – A collision at sea
Isle of Wight Observer: Feb 5th 1870: ISLE OF WIGHT LACE – Our townsman, Mr. FAIREY, has received a letter, of which the following is a copy: “Lady Caroline BARRINGTON has pleasure in informing Mr. FAIREY that the Queen desires an Isle of Wight lace frock to be worked for the Royal Princess Victoria of
Isle of Wight Observer: Jan 1st 1870: SUCCESSFUL OPERATION – A very formidable operation was performed on Sunday last at Swanmore-road by one of our leading practitioners, who does not wish his name to be known as the operator. A girl named ARMSTEAD had been suffering for some time and amputation of the hip joint
Isle of Wight Observer: Dec 4th 1869: NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS – We beg respectfully to inform those friends who have promised to advertise in our enlarged sheet, that we have had erected one of Harrild and Sons Vertical Engines, by which we shall be enabled to produce the paper by steam power. The time is
Isle of Wight Observer: Nov 6th 1869: ST. MICHAEL’S SWANMORE – On Saturday last a very splendid processional cross, manufactured by Messrs. HARDMAN and Co., of Birmingham, of a most elegant design and studded with 116 stones (presented by lady members of the congregation), consisting of 64 diamonds, eight corals, eight crystals, six onyx, 10
Isle of Wight Observer: Oct 2nd 1869: COMPLIMENTARY SUPPER – On Monday evening, after the amateur performance at the theatre, the manager, Mr. RODGERS, and several members of the company were entertained at supper at the Crown Hotel, which was well served by the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. CANDY. more about James Harding Candy
Isle of Wight Observer: Sept 4th 1869: C.C.C. MINSTRELS – This talented troupe re-appear at the Victoria-rooms on Monday next, when we trust they will be well supported. The performances may be classed as far superior to many who claim the name without the talent of the Christy Minstrels. Sept 4th 1869: ORDER OF COUNCIL