September 1916
Isle of Wight Observer:-
Sept 2nd 1916: BUTTER A LUXURY – Much as householders have economised in the use of butter, it looks as if the process would have to be carried still further, we have depended too much in the past upon products from abroad. Evidence accumulates that fresh butter may rise very shortly to 2/6 per lb. Margarine as a substitute for butter has jumped into immense popularity.
Sept 2nd 1916: CASTLE HOSPITAL – On Saturday afternoon all the patients were invited to the sports held by the Sea Scouts, at St. John’s House, where the Rev. T. J. PUCKLE kindly entertained them to tea, and some of them took part in the sports, where they gained several prizes.
Sept 2nd 1916: BOWLING MATCH – The return match between the home club and Windlesham (Hove) took place on the Corporation Green in the Eastern Esplanade Gardens on Thursday afternoon. With the exception of one rink the play was very level and keenly contested. The homesters won by 16 points.
Sept 2nd 1916: ADVERT – A Large Shop to let, No. 60 High Street, Ryde, suitable for any business requiring space.—Apply, E. WARD & Co., Monkton Street, or any of the Agents.
Sept 2nd 1916: THEATRE ROYAL – The chief films at this picture house next week will be “Out of the Ruins,” and “Mr LYNDON at Liberty.” Charlie CHAPLIN will also make a re-appearance on the screen during the early part of the week.
Sept 2nd 1916: RESIGNATION – That fine and popular sportsman, Colonel Howard BROOKE, J.P. C.C., has resigned the post of Master of the Isle of Wight Fox-hounds, a position which he has ably and genially fitted for some two decades. He will be succeeded by Major C. H. Anderson PELHAM, a great grandson of the first Earl of Yarborough.
Sept 2nd 1916: KNOCKED DOWN – Whilst out walking with her husband and some friends on Sunday evening Mrs SHAW, of Duncan Villa, Millward Road, was knocked down on the Newport Road near Binstead, by a cyclist belonging to East Cowes. She was badly bruised and shaken, and was conveyed home in a motor car. She is making fair progress towards recovery.
Sept 2nd 1916: BUSY SEASON – Notwithstanding abnormal times and the imposing restrictions on the Island, which has led to much public misapprehension, Ryde is enjoying a busy season, and the outlook for its continuance for some weeks to come is very encouraging. Although there are not the attractions and amusements of ordinary times, there is nevertheless plenty to engage the attention and interest of visitors.
Sept 30th 1916: EXIT SUMMER TIME – We have now had four month’s experience of the new system of chronology, known as Summer Time, and before we put back our clocks an hour on Saturday night, we may pause to reflect what has been the result of the experiment. To a few people it seemed almost sacrilege to tamper with the established order, but the difficulties have been shown to be more sentimental than real.
Sept 30th 1916: ‘SAILORS’ DAY – In response to a request the Mayor (Mr John I. BARTON) has arranged for a flag day, known as “The Sailors’ Day,” to be held on Wednesday next. The objects of the movement are to assist in providing for the education of the children of Naval officers and men who lost their lives in the war. Mr John COOMBES will be pleased to receive the names of ladies willing to help as collectors.
Sept 30th 1916: TOLL OF WAR – Mr and Mrs Richard COLENUTT, of Union-street, early this week received news of the death of their only son, Sergeant William Arthur COLENUTT, who was killed in action while with a bombing party on the 15th September. He was only 27 and of fine physique. In 1912 he emigrated to Canada where he was engaged in farming, but on the outbreak of war he joined the Canadian Rifle Regiment. After training in England at Shorncliffe, he went out to the Front with the 20th Battalion.