September 1926
Isle of Wight County Press:
Sep 4th 1926: SWANMORE EMIGRANT – Mr. Arthur Charles DALLIMORE, who is well known in the Swanmore district, has embarked for Perth, Western Australia. His many friends will join in wishing him every success.
Sep 4th 1926: THE LAST GALA – of the season was held in the Eastern-gardens on Wednesday, when about 4000 paid for admission. The gardens were brilliantly illuminated and there was a fine firework display by Messrs. Brock. There was also dancing, music being supplied by the Royal Marine Band from Portsmouth and the Ryde Town Band.
Sep 4th 1926: CHESS CLUB – On Thursday week the Brighton Chess Club sent over a strong team to meet the Vectis Chess Club. Lunch and tea was served at the Club. The home team unfortunately did not score so well as last year—on two boards they were unfortunate, and on some they were out-played.
Sep 4th 1926: AFTERNOON ATTRACTIONS – Owing to the depressing weather conditions, only about 300 went to the Recreation-ground, to witness the motor-cycle gymkhana by members of the I.W. Automobile Club on Thursday afternoon. The proceedings were enlivened with selections by the Ryde Town Band, which played in the shelter of the Pavilion.
Sep 11th 1926: RADIO SOCIETY – Mr. E. W. POLLARD (president) presided at the meeting of the Radio Society at the Eagle Hotel on Wednesday. A discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of modern receivers was opened by Mr. POLLARD. Arrangements were made for visiting the Radio Exhibition in London. Affiliation with the Radion Society of Great Britain is proposed. (More about Mr. Pollard here)
Sep 11th 1926: PRETTY WEDDING – was solemnised at Holy Trinity Church on Monday between Mr. Wilfred H. WATSON, only surviving son of Mr. J. WATSON, of Upton-road, Swanmore, and Miss Ida N. SIVIER, daughter of Mrs. SIVIER, of 20 Park-road. The bride who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. H. TRUCKELL, wore a gown of ivory romaine, trimmed with orange blossom.
Sep 18th 1926: BATHING RESCUE – The third bathing rescue of the season took place off the Eastern-esplanade on Wednesday, when a little boy residing at Holywell House, The Strand, got into difficulties. On seeing his plight, a visitor dashed into the sea and rescued the child, but went off without leaving his name.
Sep 18th 1926: TORPEDO ASHORE – Some excitement was caused on the beach just off the canoe lake on Tuesday, when a torpedo, which had been fired during naval experiments in Stokes Bay, appeared in the water opposite the Cornwall-street slipway. Several local boatmen set out to “land” the torpedo, which was eventually taken back to a destroyer by a naval pinnace.
Sep 18th 1926: LETTER TO THE EDITOR – Sir. Before leaving Ryde, I should like to pay a tribute to the people of the town and others. First, I should like to congratulate the drivers of the buses and char-a-bancs on their careful and skilful driving on the roads where many twists and turns are to be found. We have found the tradesmen, one and all, courteous and anxious to please. Ryde is indeed a town of courteous citizens.
Sep 18th 1926: PUBLIC CLOCKS – When I have been by the bandstand or on the Esplanade, Ryde, I have frequently looked for a clock but have not as yet discovered one. There is a clock inside the Union-street Post-office, which is visible from the outside, but only if one is standing in front of the window. The Town-hall has a large clock, but it is not visible from Union-street. I humbly suggest to the powers that be, that it would be wise that a clock be placed over the bandstand, and a clock (with a large dial) to be held by supports from a building half-way down Union-street.
Sep 25th 1926: HOUSING SCHEME – The Public Works Committee recommended that the provision of houses in Great Preston-road be approved. It was necessary that the resolution should be sent to London that these houses would be for the working-classes. The rent would be 8s. per week.