1933 Model Yacht enthusiasts at Cellardyke yesterday had their first taste of racing here are some of the members of the club with their yachts, all made by the fishermen themselves and replicas of old fishing boats.
1926
One of the most enjoyable entertainments ever produced in the Town hall Anstruther, by local artistes was that last night on behalf of a fund being raised for the purpose of constructing a bathing pond at Cellardyke.
The function was under the auspices of Kilrenny Town Council, which has in recent years carried out several necessary improvements in the burgh, all with the object of enhancing the reputation of the district as a summer resort.
To Mr James Wood, Cellardyke, reckoned to be the leading Tenor of the East Neuk, falls the credit of the successful training of the singers and the first rate staging arrangements, while the dancers had expert tuition from Mr graham Macneilage, Anstruther,
Every seat in the large hall was occupied, while booking for tonight’s Friday performance is also satisfactory.
Miss Maggie Anderson, Anstruther was pianist.
St Andrews Town Council
The Minutes of the Town council in Committee bore that Bailie Mackie moved that stances for three motor boats should be allowed at the Bruce Embankment; That Mr Alexander Ritchie, 5 Burnside terrace, Cellardyke should be given sole permission for rowing boats at the Bruce Embankment, and that Messrs Wilson and son and Mr James Cargill should be given permission to have rowing boats at the harbour.. after counter proposals and a vote, it was Agreed that Mr Alexander Ritchie should be offered the same terms as the previous year.
In connection with these minutes the Town Clark reported that two offers had been received for the boating stance at the Bruce Embankment – one of £6 from the MacConnachie Motor Company, who have had the stance for a few seasons and another of £5 5s from Mr James Cargill St Andrews.
Judge Greig moved that they accept the Maconnachie’s offer. He said that it would be in the interest of public safety if Mr Ritchie (of the Motor boat Coy), got the stance. They had experience of that gentleman, and they knew the great care he took. There was little in the money.
Captain Daniel Wilson seconded Judge Greig, remarking that they would never get a better service than mr Ritchie had given them, in boats and materials.
1927
Estates
Mrs Margaret Cunningham or Watson Rodger street Cellardyke – £1994 5s 1d
For sale
Boat tavern Cellardyke, with dwelling house above, and garden. Modern premises. Well fitted with all conveniences, only public house in burgh. Proprietor retiring. Full particulars from D. A Cook, Solicitors, Anstruther, with whom offers may be lodged.
1928
Stranraer
Five liners landed fair suppliers. Best catch Pilot Star, Cellardyke.
Salmon fishings to let
The Commissioners of Crown Lands are prepared to receive tenders for a lease of the salmon Fishings in the sea extending from the pier at the southern end of Cellardyke harbour, in the parish of Kilrenny, to Fifeness in the Parish of Crail…
Tenders to be received not later than the 15th March 1928.
Perth festival of Music
Tenor solos, general Class B test pieces ‘Lovely Celia’ (H lane Wilson) ‘The Gardner’ (Wolf) Entries 3 – 1 James L MacLeod, Cellardyke…… 2 Low Brown, Burntisland, 3 James Kennedy Blairgowrie.
1930
Kirkcaldy Woman Dies in Canada
A cutting from a Canadian contemporary, just to hand, contains a lengthy reference to the death of Mrs Wm. Bowman at Powassan following a protracted illness. Mrs Bowman, whose maiden name was Betsy Wilson, was a sister of Mrs Henry Brown, 8 Salisbury Street, Kirkcaldy. Born at Cellardyke 68 years ago, she was married at the age of 18 at Pittenweem to William Bowman, and for twenty one years the couple resided at Kirkcaldy, where their several children were born. They went to Canada over twenty years ago, and were first located at Englehart, but for the past 15 years they have resided at Powassan where Mrs Bowman made many friends by her goodness of heart and neighbourliness, and her passing is a matter of general regret. The funeral took place to the local cemetery, and the services were conducted by Rev T Murray, of the United Church, formerly Auchtermuchty. A pathetic circumstance is that Mrs Bowman died on the eve of her Golden Wedding anniversary. Mrs Bowman is survived by her husband and four daughters, three of whom with their husbands attended the funeral.
1931
Deaths
Anderson – At Dundee Royal Infirmary, on the 10th march, Charlie Anderson, youngest son of Euphemia Anderson (and the late Mitchell Anderson) 2 Fowler Street, Cellardyke, in his 20th year.
1932
Two volumes of Infant songs, to be published this month – entitled ‘Rhythmic Pictures in Song and Dance’ are the work of Miss Elder, infant mistress of Cellardyke School, who is to be congratulated on the success of her collaboration with Mr Robert MacLeod, Moray House Edinburgh. That the work has received the gratifying criticism of Sir Arthur Somervell is an indication that these songs possess great charm and are able to instil into the child-mind the first elements of musical appreciation.