1948
“Sea Queen ” Crowned
Miss Margaret F. Donaldson, East Anstruther, was crowned “Sea Queen of Anstruther Burghs at Cellardyke Swimming Pool last night. She was elected by popular vote. The crowning ceremony, performed by Mrs Mitchell, wife of Bailie D. Mitchell, was watched by a crowd of over 3000. Provost Carstairs said it was hoped to hold an annual pageant and to develop the ceremonial side. Music was provided by the local Boys’ Brigade Pipe Band. A spectacular display of dancing was given by Dot Arlyn’s pupils.
1949
SHOP ASSISTANT WAS ANSTRUTHER’S QUEEN Miss Beatrice Brown, shop assistant, was crowned Sea Queen the united burghs 01 Anstruther on Saturday. In ceremony Cellardyke swimming pool the queen, with heralds, maids of honour, and attendants, was enthroned Miss M. Carstairs, sister of Provost W. W. Carstairs. The programme included a song-scene depicting fishers and workers of years ago. The queen was presented with a gift by Provost Carstairs, and last year’s queen, Miss Margaret Donaldson, received a box of chocolates from Mrs Mitchell. Miss Donaldson and Miss Carstairs also received bouquets, presented by Misses D Drinkwater and M. Melville. Anstruther Boy Scouts formed a guard of honour, and dances were given by pupils of Dot Arlyn, Anstruther. The ceremony was arranged by Cellardyke Improvements Association.