Isle of Wight Observer:- July 7th 1866: NEW ASSEMBLY ROOM – There being no room in the town large enough for balls, parties, and lectures, the 2nd of July was the time appointed for receiving the plans, and we understand there are nine delivered, so there is no fear but what a room worthy the
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Isle of Wight Observer:- June 2nd 1866: Y.M.C.A – A handsome trowel has been presented to George WILLIAMS esq., The following inscription was beautifully engraved by Mr. BURDEN, of the Colonnade; “Presented by the members to George WILLIAMS, esq., on the occasion of his laying the corner stone of the new building (Lind-street), May 22,
Isle of Wight Observer:- May 5th 1866: ROYAL VISIT – Within the last few days Her Most Gracious Majesty, accompanied by the Princess Helena, Prince Arthur, and Prince Christian, visited Sir Charles LOCOCK, Bart., and the delightful grounds at Binstead. Her Majesty, who has frequently visited the house and grounds, expressed her pleasure at the
Isle of Wight Observer:- Apr 7th 1866: EASTER HOLIDAYS – As a proof of the way in which the public made use of the means of enjoyment, and the inducements held out, we may call attention to the large number of passengers on the railway for the week ending March 31st, being close upon 6,000,
Isle of Wight Observer:- Mar 3rd 1866: LITERARY INSTITUTE – A soiree is to take place in connection with this society on Friday next, the Town-hall and Victoria-rooms having been both engaged for the occasion; the tea to be in the former, the concert in the latter. Mar 3rd 1866: RYDE CRICKET CLUB – It
Isle of Wight Observer:- Feb 3rd 1866: NEW WING OF THE INFIRMARY – We are gratified to hear that this splendid addition to the Infirmary was opened on Wednesday last, thereby enabling the governors to extend the usefulness of this noble charity. The institution formerly made up by 20 beds; but by the new wing
Isle of Wight Observer:- Jan 6th 1866: LIFEBOATS – The services of the lifeboats on our coasts have been very great during the late gales, many valuable lives and much property having been spared by their means. The National Lifeboat Institution is of the greatest importance to our mercantile marine, and is especially at this
Isle of Wight Observer:- Dec 2nd 1865: PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY – A lecture will be delivered at this institution on Monday evening, on “The Structure and Origin of Stonehenge,” a subject that will no doubt attract a large audience. Dec 2nd 1865: LATE REV. J. TELFORD – We have been favored with a view of an
Isle of Wight Observer:- Nov 4th 1865: FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE –Colonel and Mrs. J. Temple WEST are expected to arrive at their residence, Berwick Lodge, on Monday, for the winter; Sir William and Lady MARTINS left Westmont on Thursday, for their town residence, No. 3 Hyde Park Gardens. Nov 4th 1865: RYDE FIFTY YEARS AGO –
Isle of Wight Observer:- Oct 7th 1865: AN HONOR – The Queen of the Sandwich Islands honored the Isle of Wight Railway Company by travelling over their line on Monday last. One of the company’s comfortable saloon carriages had been reserved for Her Majesty, who left the Ryde Station for Shanklin by the 6 p.m.