1860
George Watson, carter, from Cellardyke, pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing some sacks from a farm in neighbourhood of Crail, and was sentenced to be imprisoned for 20 days.
1861
ST ANDREWS.
Cellardyke Fishing Boats.—Thirteen fishing boats belonging to Cellardyke and vicinity, having on Thursday last been overtaken by a strong southerly gale, were obliged to make for our harbour for safety the afternoon of the same day. Only some three of these reached within the harbour, on account of the lowness of the tide, and the darkness which was just setting in. However, the others got safely anchored near the pier-head.
Accident. — One of the Cellardyke fishing boats, which put into our harbour on Thursday evening last, on account of a strong gale from the south, having been moored alongside a schooner which was lying in the harbour, and the fishermen having had occasion to board the schooner in order to reach the shore, one of them in the act of crossing in the dark, the hatchway not being covered, fell through it into the hold, and dislocated one of his thigh joints. Immediate assistance was rendered to the poor sufferer, and medical aid was procured with the least possible delay, and we understand that he is progressing favourably.
Anstruther Vessel Ashore.—On Tuesday evening last, the sloop “‘Barbara,” belonging this port—John Baxter, master and owner —was attempting to enter the harbour—a strong breeze blowing at the time from the westward —she came into collision with the eastern pier. Previous to her striking the anchor had been let go, but not taking a firm hold of the ground, the vessel drifted broadside on to the bulwark of the quay, on which she lay for some time, exposed to the full violence of the wind and sea. until, by the assistance of the crowd which the event had collected on the shore, she was drawn on the beach. In this dangerous and unsheltered position she remained until the next tide, when, the prompt and efficient help of the fishermen of Cellardyke, she was brought into the harbour. Besides carrying away her bowsprit, the bottom of the vessel was considerably damaged by the accident, which occurred from those on board mistaking the leading lights of the harbour. Indeed, so very defective are these lights, both their position and brilliancy, that those frequenting the port have long had a just ground for complaining against them; and it therefore to be hoped that the Commissioners will at once see to the remedying of a matter in which the safety of life and property are so much concerned. The praiseworthy conduct of our fishermen deserves special mention. Ever disposed to aid with helping hand those who may require assistance, and never forgetful of the hazards to which their own arduous avocations expose them in such case as this, they never fail to evince that activity and fearlessness for which they are so widely noted: the more laudable from the disinterested motives which invariably animate them.
1862
For some time past a project has been the tapis here, for building and equipping a lugger to prosecute the deep sea fishing. The vessel, we understand, will be shortly commenced to, and little delay as possible will take place in completing all the necessary arrangements. Should this undertaking prove successful, there every likelihood that many of our fishermen will engage in it, as the advantages of substituting decked vessels in lieu of the open boats now in use are many and obvious. By such a change, the danger attending their arduous vocation would not only be lessened, but their comfort would be increased; and, at the same time, now that the old fishing haunts are becoming nearly exhausted, they would be in a better position to go in quest of more distant and productive ones. The want of a suitable harbour is the only obstacle likely to stand in the way in the carrying out of this desirable scheme, as the present harbour is shallow as only to accessible even to the smallest craft at little more than half-tide. During the two years that the Union Harbour Act has been in operation, the Commissioners, repairing the piers and deepening the basin, have done much for its improvement ; but in the all-important work of extension, by which this difficulty could only be remedied, the prospect even of commencement still appears to be indefinite. In reference to improved means of fishing, we may here add that this week one of the Cellardyke boats was purchased and despatched to England for the purpose of being used as a model for others, which are to be constructed of iron, for the fishermen on the English coast.
THE DISTRESS LANCASHIRE AND OTHER COTTON MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS OF ENGLAND.
- Third List of Subscriptions on behalf of the Unemployed Operatives in Lancashire and other Cotton – Manufacturing Districts England.
- Parish of Kilrenny.
- Collected per Rev. F. G. S. Lumsdaine of Innergellie.
- Rev. F. G. S. Lumsdaine, yr., of Innergellie, £7
- Wm. Gray, Farmer, Cornceres, £3
- D. Gray, Farmer, Rennyhill, £3
- G. Mackie, Farmer, Kilrenny Mains, £2
- G. Fortune, Farmer, Barnsmuir, £2
- Wm. Tosh, Farmer, Thirdpart, £2
- W. H. Anderson, Farmer, Wester Pitcorthie £2
- Rev. Geo. Dickson, Kilrenny Manse, £1
- Ebenezer Kennedy, Farmer, Troustrie, £1
- John Laing, Farmer, Blacklaws, £1
- Robert Wilson, Farmer, Firthfield, £1
- James Smith, Farmer, Balhouffie, £1
- W. G. Band, Farmer. West Pitkierie, 10s 6d
- Captain Johnston, Pitkierie, 10s 0d
- 89 Subscriptions under 10s, £3 2s 0
- Total; £30 2s 6d
- Collected per Messrs Fowler and Horsburgh, Cellardyke.
- James Fowler, £2 0 0
- John Martin, 10s 0
- Robert Donaldson, 10s 0
- James Horsburgh, 10s 0
- 26 Subscriptions under 10s, . £2 11s 0
- Total; £6 1s 0d
- Collected per Messrs Horsburgh and Murray, Cellardyke.
- 69 Subscriptions under 10s, £4 13s 6d
- Collected by Messrs John Brown and George Sharp, Cellardyke.
- Sharp & Murray, £3 3s 0d
- Thomas Cormack £2 2 0
- George Sharp, £1 0 0
- David Black, 15s 0
- Employee’s at Sharp Murray’s, 8s 0
- Members of Young Men’s Prayer Meeting 10s 0
- 58 Subscriptions under 10s, £4 8s 6d
- Total £12 16s 6d
- Collected per Messrs Martin and Gilchrist, Cellardyke.
- Thomas Murray (Hodge), £0 10s
- 77 Subscriptions under 10s, … £6 4s 10d
- Total £6 14s
- Total from Cellardyke and Kilrenny £60 8s
- ( according to Bank of England Calculator that’s about £9 219 today and Sharp and Murray’s donation was the equivalent to £500 – Sharp and Murray were using cotton to manufacture oilskins hence the support.)
- (45 named Anstruther donors and 55 unnamed under 10s giving a total of £58 9s)
1863
Cellardyke Concert. On Saturday evening last week a concert of vocal and instrumental music was given in the Infant Schoolroom here, by, and for behoof of, the Brass Band of the Anstruther Rifle Corps. Both as respects attendance and performances, the concert was a decided success—the schoolroom being so crowded that many failed to obtain admission. In addition to several members of the band— which performed in the course of the evening a number of popular tunes in excellent style—Messrs T. McGrael, Dundee, J. Duff, Cellardyke, and W. Brown, Pittenweem. also appeared as vocalists, and the very demonstrative applause and frequent encores they received, testified how much their talents were appreciated by the audience. Not the least attractive feature of the entertainment was ventriloquial colloquy given by Mr Thomson, with that spirit and humour which has rendered his name famous over the county. We understand that nearly £6 was realised on the occasion.
1864
The storm in the Forth. On Friday and the previous night a strong gale was experienced on the Firth of Forth, and several fishing and larger craft had to run to Burntisland for shelter. Two Anstruther boats, laden with fish which they had caught off St Abb’s Head, were glad to reach that place after vainly trying Anstruther and Cellardyke. The crew speak of the storm during the darkness of Thursday night having more severe than they ever were out in.
Wanted. Two or three good workers on net machines, apply to Sharp and Murray, Cellardyke
CELLARDYKE. A Storm-Signal Required. —A _ meeting of the fishermen of Cellardyke was held on Tuesday evening, for the purpose of considering the necessity of having a storm signal erected on this shore for the use of the fishermen and others. Mr Thomas Brown was called to the chair. After considering the matter, it was agreed to memorialise the Lords of the Admiralty to sanction its erection, and to forward for its use at this port the official telegrams forecasting the weather. The proposal was regarded by some present as a sort of innovation on their old and somewhat stale method of reading weather prognostications, but there can be no doubt that a storm signal in operation here would sometimes prove of immense advantage to the fishermen. The proposed site for its erection was on the end of East Anstruther east pier.
Buckie
The fishermen of Cellardyke, in their letter to Mr John Caldwell, Fishery Officer here, which enclosed the munificent sum of £37 35., as their contribution to the fund for the destitute widows and fatherless children, expressed the desire that this testimony of their sympathy made known to their brother fishermen in Buckie and Portessie, not, however, with the view of acquainting their friends here of the amount of substantial aid they sent, but rather as an indication of the friendly feeling entertained by them at Cellardyke towards their own class here, and in hope that such an expression of kindly friendship on their part might tend to form and establish that brotherly feeling which is so desirable, and which ought, as fishermen, to exist between them. The Cellardyke people, in the most Christian spirit, wished that the ties of the purest brotherhood should unite them to the people here; and they, moreover, hoped that whenever a Buckie boat was met by them, there might no petty jealousies or hatred, but a mutual flow of truest friendship. For the purpose of carrying out this wish, public meetings of fishermen were held, this week, both in Buckie and Portessie, when members of committee for the fund addressed them, and read report of the meeting in Cellardyke, and also letters from Mr Cunningham there. It need not stated how highly gratified our fishermen were to hear these warm sentiments of their friends in the south; and it was very evident that its announcement had the desired effect. Due mention was also made of other fishing towns, which were not forgetful of the cause of the widow and fatherless in this place; nor was it overlooked to remark how much sympathy had been shown by all classes, high and low, in different parts of the country. (this was the equivalent of almost £6 000 today)
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