Isle of Wight Observer:- Sept 1st 1866: ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH – The new incumbent, the Rev. Hooker WIX, with a view of restoring the church to its proper position, has set most earnestly to work amongst the people of the district, and the congregation has in consequence largely increased. Sept 1st 1866: WANTON MISCHIEF –
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Isle of Wight Observer:- Aug 4th 1866: ROYAL VISIT – On Thursday evening Her Majesty’s equipage drove through several streets of the town, with her usual attendants. Her Majesty looked remarkably well. Aug 4th 1866: ARCHERY – A meeting of the Ryde Archery Society took place on Monday last, when two prizes were shot for
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
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