Isle of Wight Observer: Aug 7th 1869: FASHIONABLE PARTY – On Saturday last, General and Mrs. SLADE invited a large and distinguished party, when their mansion, Elvington House and grounds, was the scene of gaiety and festivity. Dancing took place on the grounds, the musical arrangements being under the direction of Mr. C. W. SALTER.
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Isle of Wight Observer: July 3rd 1869: TIME TABLES – The Portsmouth and Ryde Steampacket Company have announced that as from and after Thursday, the 1st inst., an extension of the traffic service has been provided by this company. July 3rd 1869: BATHING ACCOMMODATION – We are gratified in being able to direct the attention
Isle of Wight Observer: Jun 5th 1869: RYDE PIER – A varied programme of March’s, Waltz’s, Quadrille’s, Polka’s. and Scotch Melodies, will (weather permitting) be played on Ryde pier on Tuesday evening next, by the band of the 1st Isle of Wight Rifle Volunteers, under the leadership of Mr. H. FIELD. Jun 5th 1869: QUEEN’S
Isle of Wight Observer: May 1st 1869: NOVEL SIGHT – It is announced that the lifeboat will, after having been launched, be exercised by the crew. We should have thought that it would have been better to have exercised the crew, instead of the boat. However, the committee must know best. We hope that if
Isle of Wight Observer: Apr 3rd 1869: ROYAL I.W. INFIRMARY – Report for week ended Wednesday last. —Patients admitted, 5; discharged, 1; died, 1; remaining in the house, 3. —Out-patients on the books, 150. —Surgeon for the week, B. PINNIGER, esq.; chaplain, Rev. Alexander POOLE. —Thos. WILKIN, house surgeon. Apr 3rd 1869: ACCIDENT – On
Isle of Wight Observer: Mar 6th 1869: RELIEF – Mr. Vivian WEBBER has distributed £10 for the relief of Ryde mechanics; he has also forwarded £3 to the Mayor of Portsmouth for the distressed workmen in that borough. Mar 6th 1869: TEMPORARY IRON CHURCH – We see that it is intended to enlarge the temporary
Isle of Wight Observer: Feb 6th 1869: PIANOFORTE RECITAL – The pupils of the highly-talented pianiste, Franklein LUZINGER, gave a great musical treat to their parents and friends on Monday last (with kind permission of the Countess RANFURLY) at her residence, 1 Sidney Terrace. Mrs. CONDUIT and the ladies under her instruction kindly gave their
Isle of Wight Observer: Jan 2nd 1869: DONATION – We have received £1 from Mr. Joseph PEIL, with a request that 10s. should be given to the Royal Isle of Wight Infirmary, 5s. to the Royal Isle of Wight Blind Society, and 5s. in aid of the funds of the Soup Kitchen. We shall be
Isle of Wight Observer: Dec 5th 1868: RESIGNATION – Mr. WRIGHT we hear has resigned the appointment of station master, on the Isle of Wight Railway, at Ryde, which he has held for the last few years. Dec 5th 1868: MAYOR DASHWOOD – The credit and dignity of this great yachting port will be upheld
Isle of Wight Observer: Nov 7th 1868: BOAT SWAMPED – Mr. William NEWMAN, painter, sustained a very severe loss owing to the roughness of the weather. He had been to Hythe to fetch his furniture, which he was removing in a boat belonging to Richard BARKHAM, a fisherman of Binstead. In attempting to run for