Isle of Wight Observer: Mar 7th 1868: OCCURRENCE – A very singular occurrence has taken place this year, viz., in the month of February, the shortest of the 12, we have had five Saturdays from the fact that the 1st and the 29th both occurred on that day. There will not be five Saturdays in
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Isle of Wight Observer: Feb 1st 1868: SOUP KITCHEN – It is written in more than mortal language that the poor shall never cease from the earth. Labor is scarce and provisions dear, so that the branch of relief distributed from the soup kitchen in Ryde is a great boon to the poor during the
Isle of Wight Observer: Jan 4th 1868: GRATIFYING NEWS – Amidst the many disasters which it has of late been the duty of journalists to record, it is gratifying to be able to notice the charitable contributions which the return of this festive season has called forth in aid of the deserving poor; indeed, many
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
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