Ryde Social Heritage Group research the social history of the citizens of Ryde, Isle of Wight. Documenting their lives, businesses and burial transcriptions.
RYDE SOCIAL HERITAGE GROUP
Based at Ryde Cemetery Heritage & Learning Centre. Preserving, documenting and promoting the social history of Ryde on the Isle of Wight.
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September 1922

Isle of Wight Observer:

Sept 2nd 1922:  BILLIARD MATCH – An interesting billiard match took place at Trinity Club on Wednesday evening between the well-known cueist, Claude FALKINER, who recently returned from a tour of South Africa, and the one-arm champion (Mr. GOUNDRILL) who has had the honour of playing before the King and Queen at Buckingham Palace.  A most enjoyable evening was spent by a large number of spectators.  Final scores: FALKINER 800, GOUNDRILL 665.

Sept 2nd 1922:  GOLDEN WEDDING – Mr and Mrs S. DARK, residents of Haylands for over 40 years, celebrated their golden wedding at Holmewood Lodge on Thursday in the company of their children, grandchildren and a large circle of friends.

Sept 2nd 1922:  PAVILION VOTING – The voting papers for or against the erection of a pavilion on the sea front were received by the Mayor up to Friday morning and will be counted and tabulated, a process which will take a good deal of time.

Sept 9th 1922:  FIREWORKS – It was rather hard lines on the char-a-banc party who came from Ventnor, especially to view the fireworks and then to find that the display had finished.  It is an old saying that time and tide waits for no-one and the reason for the fireworks commencing half an hour earlier than usual was that they took place from the shore and the tide was fast coming in.

Sept 9th 1922:  THE PIER COMPANY – Despite the heavy expense and delay to which they have been subject in the reconstruction of the pier deck, they were in a fairly optimistic mood at their annual meeting. The great increase in pier tolls is a sure indication of a successful season for the Island in so many people coming compared with the years of the war.

Sept 16th 1922:  BUILDING PLANS – The following plans have been approved: Motor garage and sanitary conveniences at the York Hotel, George-street and two semi-detached villas in Monkton-street submitted by Messrs WHEELER Bros.

Sept 16th 1922:  POSTMANS RETIREMENT – Mr. E. JENVEY who for some time has been employed on the Union-street delivery is retiring on superannuation on September 23rd.  He is one of the most popular of the local Postal Staff and his retirement into civil life will be regretted by all his colleagues.

Sept 16th 1922:  RECITAL – All lovers of high-class pianoforte music will welcome the announcement that a return visit will be paid to Ryde Theatre on Thursday September 21st at 3 p.m. of MOISEIWITCH the world-famous pianist, prior to his tour of the United States.

Sept 23rd 1922:  BEEKEEPING – Mr E. J. BEDFORD of Monkton-street has been appointed by the County Education Committee to succeed Mr. O’FLAHERTIE for the registration etc. of beekeepers and bee stocking and feeding.  Mr. W. COULDREY, J.P. said beekeepers were in a serious position as through the lack of honey collected since June many stocks would doubtless perish.

Sept 30th 1922:  ASHEY RACES – “Gold Snatcher” was the name of one of the horses running at Ashey Races.  Rumour has it that there were a number of two-legged snatchers of gold, who didn’t even stop to say “I beg your pardon” when they collided with their victims.  These gentry were well dressed and to all appearance clergyman’s sons, yet they had all the qualifications of a Fagin.

Sept 30th 1922:  PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY – Alderman BLACKALL said the work had certainly gone forward each year in a progressive spirit and that they were endeavouring to follow the advice given by their first president the late Mr. Michael MAYBRICK, that they should select the best works and put them before the public in the best possible way so as to win the approval and commendation of those attending the concerts.