Isle of Wight Observer: Dec 7th 1867: BOROUGH QUESTION – At the monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday next, Mr. WALLIS has given notice of a motion respecting the town being made into a borough, whether it is desirable, and if the consent of the Commissioners has ever been obtained to the
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Isle of Wight Observer: Nov 2nd 1867: PROPOSED ASSEMBLY ROOM – We rejoice to hear a special meeting of the Commissioners has been called for this (Friday) evening to receive the tenders, and thus put the work in motion without delay for the proposed new assembly room. Let all parties now unite in helping to
Isle of Wight Observer: Oct 19th 1867: PROPOSED NEW ASSEMBLY ROOM – Our readers will see by the report of the meeting held at the Town-hall on Monday last that the room, even with the use of the new gallery, could not accommodate all who decided to be present on the occasion. This is another
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
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,