1930
DEATH OF A PROMISING ST ANDREWS STUDENT. Much regret was expressed in St Andrews last Saturday when it became known that Mr Robert Hunter, a promising St Andrews student, had died suddenly at his home in Cellardyke that day. He was the only son of Mr and Mrs J. Y. Hunter, The Schoolhouse, Cellardyke. Deceased was a prominent member of the 0.T.C., and was in camp with them at Silloth a few weeks ago. He took ill on his return home, and he passed away as stated. The family is well known in ST Andrews, for the father was for a considerable time first assistant in St Andrews Burgh School, and headmaster of the evening continuation classes. Mr Robert Hunter received his early education at the Burgh School, St Andrews, and Waid Academy, Anstruther, and then proceeded to St Andrews University, where he graduated B.Sc. a year ago. He continued at the University with the object of taking research work in chemistry. He was a fine athlete, and one of the best forwards in the University Rugby team. Owing to an injury, he was unable to play last season. A fine type of young man, he was very popular with his fellow-students. He was 21 years of age. The funeral took place from Cellardyke to the Western Cemetery, St Andrews, on Tuesday. The Rev. A. M. Maclver. St Andrews, conducted the service at the grave. Lieut Col. W. G. Peterson and Captain George Robertson, of the 0.T.C, attended in uniform, and a large number of University students also attended. Among the many beautiful wreaths were those from the officers of the 0.T.C., 0.T.C. Tent companions, the Students’ Union, the Students’ Representative Council, etc.
CELLARDYKE MAN’S DEATH IN CANADA. —A former Cellardyke man, Mr John Boyter Tarvit, Port Dover, Ontario, Canada, has died after a brief illness following an operation. He was 31 years of age. Mr Tarvit was very popular in Port Dover. During his six years’ residence there he made many friends. At the time of his death he was employed on the tug Alva W. At the funeral many beautiful floral tributes were received, end there was a large attendance. A member of Pert Dover Post 158, Canadian Legion, full military honours were accorded deceased. Sincere sympathy is extended to his aged parents and brother and sister in Cellardyke.
CELLARDYKE AIRS A GRIEVANCE
In November last when the Royal Burghs of Anstruther Easter, Anstruther Wester and Kilrenny became one under the Local Government Act, there was much shaking of heads in Cellardyke, the Seaward fringe of Kilrenny and the town proper.
It was said that Cellardyke, which is gaining prominence as a seaside resort, would be forced to play second fiddle to Anstruther, at least, as far as developing the town’s summer visitor “traffic” was concerned.
The uniting of the Burghs was no new idea, and it was discussed on many occasions previous to the passing of the Local Government Act of 1929, but though Anstruther Easter and Anstruther Wester looked upon it favourably, Cellardyke regarded the overtures for a union with something akin to suspicion.
NO OPTION
In November, however the ratepayers of Cellardyke had no option but to unite, and hope for the best.
Now the old fear is bearing fruit. Many people I Cellardyke are alleging that the united Council are neglecting the town and giving more of their attention to Anstruther.
It is further asserted that by their failure to provide facilities for recreation in Cellardyke, at the east end of the town, the Council are driving many summer visitors from the town of Anstruther
According to one prominent townsman, Cellardyke is slowly and surely being pushed our into the cold by the back door.
SCHEMES IN THE AIR
“At one time” he said, “Cellardyke had schemes in the air for an open air swimming pool, tennis courts and even a golf course was suggested, but now all we hear about is Billowness at Anstruther.
“Visitors who wish a game of golf or tennis have to travel to Anstruther or Crail, a sad state of affairs when one realises the number of holidaymakers who give the town their patronage, and hundreds more who would stay here if the facilities, which they crave, were provided.
Fishermen’s wives who take summer boarders, expressed the similar views.
Stonehaven
Last week for the first time in over 20 years a herring steam drifter landed several crans of fish which sold at 31 shilling per cran. The drifter was the “Eastern Star” of Cellardyke and is registered at Carnoustie
1931
Correspondence. Recollections of Ceres Games. (To the Editor.) ; It is apparent from: your interesting report of the Ceres Games that the appeal of the gathering to old Ceresians and their friends has not diminished in any form, but rather increased. It is indisputable that my native village of Ceres holds the unique distinction of bringing back recollections of the traditional historic march of their ancestors to the aid of Robert Bruce, on the field of Bannockburn. (To the Editor.) In my young days, ‘the Derby” was the culminating event, and among the entrants always appeared the name of William Spittal, Ceres, long a horse trader, and a keen judge of horse flesh. Records of fifty years ago will show that the Spittal entry invariably won, and the victorious horse was ridden by the same William Spittal, son of the trader, who appears in your picture of this year, mounted on-the Shetland pony, Telegraph. The continuous winning of “the Derby” by the local entrant was accomplished, in a great measure, from the fact that the horse was made acquainted with. the turns of the “Green” weeks before the event, and the cheers of ‘“Wully’s’ chums on the day of the race encouraged him to victory over the entrants of the fish cadgers from Cellardyke and Pittenweem. The spectacle was a glorious sight from beginning to end, and is indelibly fixed in my memory. …..l am, etc., F. ALBERT ANDERSON, 1638 Main Avenue, Spokane, State of Washington, USA
1932
ANSTRUTHER BANK AGENT RETIRES
The retiral has taken place, owing to ill health, of Mr Henry Watson, joint agent at Anstruther and Pittenweem branches and Cellardyke and St Monance sub-branches of the National Bank of Scotland, Ltd. Mr James McAuslin, accountant at Anstruther branch, and Mr John Crichton Masterton and Mr Hugh Cameron Mackintosh both partners in the firm of Mackintosh & Watson, writers, have been associated Mr A. C. Mackintosh as joint agents.
Royal Burgh of Anstruther
Tenders are invited for the following works required in the erection of twelve houses at Cellardyke, Anstruther for the Town Council.
Brick, Joiner, Plumber, Plaster and Cement
Slater, and roughcast, Painter, Glazer, Fencing
Streets and sewers and water mains
Schedules of quantities may be obtained on application to the architect – Mr A D Haxton , Commercial Rd Leven, Tenders to be lodged with the undersigned on or before Friday 26th August 1932
The Town council will not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any offer
CH Maxwell
J Gordon Dow
Joint Town Clerks
1933
FROM PERTH TO LEITH BY CANOE Adventurous Trip Round Fife Coast Unemployed Man’s Story
A canoe adventure round the Fife coast came to an end to-day when John Collie, an unemployed welder, of 9 St Stevens Place, Edinburgh, set out on the last lap of his sea trip from Perth to Leith.
Clad only in a pair of flannel trousers, Collie left Kirkcaldy Harbour this afternoon in the best weather he had experienced on the whole trip from Stanley. A crowd of fishermen and bathers witnessed his departure in the 70-pound craft of his own construction. He hoped to reach Granton about three hours later, making first for Burntisland, and then across the firth to Granton.
Relating his experiences to an “Evening Telegraph and Post” representative, Collie said—”My first intention was to sail from Leith to Perth round the Fife coast in my canoe, but I thought it better to reverse the journey, so I shipped the canoe on a carrier van and had it delivered at Stanley.
“When I got to St Andrews I had only enough money to send a postcard to my mother in Edinburgh telling her how I was getting on. During the time I camped there I lived principally on the mussels gathered from the sea shore.
“The worst part of my journey was coming round the Fife Ness, and l got a fright which made me put in at Cellardyke, where I remained for four days.”
Collie proceeded to relate his unusual experience of finding himself ‘‘missing.”
“At Pittenweem I entered a shop there,” he said. “and told the woman who I was,”
“But” she replied, “you are supposed to be missing., and everybody has been searching for you the past four days. “That was a big surprise to me, and naturally I felt alarmed at the anxiety I had caused my relatives, and the shopkeeper allowed me to send a ’phone message to my mother. I have done nearly an 80-mile trip without a compass, without a watch, and without money for more than a fortnight.”
CELLARDYKE WANTS MORE TELEPHONES Town “Cut Off” When Post Office Closes
By a Correspondent.
Residents in Cellardyke have a complaint against the Post Office regarding the inadequate public telephone facilities. While Anstruther can boast of several public ‘phones in its Post Office, and a callbox in Shore Street which is available at all times, Cellardyke folks have to be content with one public telephone. This is situated in the local Post Office, and when the office is closed the telephone is not available. In cases of illness during the night, “when it is desired to summon a doctor, the residents must either seek the use of some subscriber’s telephone or travel to Anstruther where all the local practitioners reside. Should one require the services of a taxicab after Cellardyke Post Office has closed for the night it is necessary, should one fail to obtain the use of some subscriber’s ‘phone, to walk to Anstruther to order the taxi. Surely a remarkable state affairs.
Call Box Suggested.
Much inconvenience would be avoided if the telephone authorities placed a call-box in one of the main streets of Cellardyke. Or the problem could be solved merely by removing the instrument from Cellardyke Post Office, which is in James Street, and erecting it a call-box on the opposite side of the thoroughfare. An alcove formed by a building there would meet the purpose admirably. Anstruther, although having better facilities for public ‘phoning than its neighbour Cellardyke, also has a grumble. The telephone in the call-box on Shore Street appears to be a relic of the old National Telephone Company days, and to put through a trunk call is almost a test of physical endurance. The coin box will accept only pennies, and at the entry of each penny a knob has to be turned.
1934
SWIMMING GALA AT CELLARDYKE. A large crowd witnessed the gala at Cellardyke on Thursday night held under the auspices of the Cardinal’s Steps Amateur Swimming Club. There was a big entry. Mr George Brown, Cellardyke, gave a display of diving.
Results: — Girls. 13-16. 50 Yards Free Style—M. Ritchie. Breast Stroke—G. Corna’. Diving—M. Ritchie.
Women. 50 Yards Free style , M Thomson. Breast Stroke—M. Thomson.
Boys. under 12, 25 Yards Free Style—D. Reid. 14-16. 50 Yards Free Style–J. Beaton. Breast stroke—J. Beaton. Diving—A. Keay.
Men. 100 Yards Free Style—J. Beaton. 50 Yards Breast Stroke—R. Murray. Diving—A. Keay.
Blindfold Race—T. Jack.Egg-and. Spoon Sace—G. Brown. Pillow Fight—J. Horsburgh, Greasy pole—T. Jack.
Two Cellardyke Fishermen Drown,
Cries heard from the Harbour
Man Seen Struggling in Water
Diver Recovers Body of One of Victims
Two Cellardyke fishermen were drowned at Fraserburgh last night. They were Charles Anderson (52), fisherman, and Robert Hodge (52), cook, both on board the steam drifter Mace, K.Y, 224, of Anstruther, Anderson resided at 24 Rodger Street, Cellardyke, and Hodge at 33 John Street, Cellardyke. It appears that the drifter called at Fraserburgh for bait yesterday, and was berthed at the South Breakwater. About eight p.m. the two deceased men left the drifter, and about 11.30 they called at a house in School Street, where several friends from Fife were staying. They failed to find them, and remained only a very few minutes, they then left for the harbour to return to the boat.
Heard Cries.
At 1145 the harbour watchman, Gilbert Duthie, heard cries coming from the direction of Faithlie Basin. He met a policeman and they both at once went to investigate.
Going to the point of Station Jetty they saw a man struggling in the water. They at once threw a lifebelt, which they procured at the end of the pier, towards the drowning man. It alighted close to his arm. He appeared, however, to be unconscious, and made no effort to grasp the lifebelt, and in a few moments he sank.
Grappling Operations,
A boat in charge of James Sim, pilot, was at once procured, and grappling operations commenced. About 1 a.m. Anderson’s body was recovered by means of a grappling hook from the Station Jetty.
It was then discovered that Hodge. who had been in company with Anderson, was also missing. A search was then made at the same part of the harbour.
Diver Goes Down.
About 7.40 a.m. a diver went down and recovered the body of Hodge. Both bodies were taken to the mortuary at the Isolation Hospital, and arrangements are being made for the bodies to be immediately removed to their homes at Cellardyke.
There is little doubt but that the men, who were strangers to the town and did not know their way about the harbour, instead of going along the South Breakwater where their drifter was berthed, had gone along the Station Jetty which runs parallel to it, and in the darkness had walked over the point;
The accident is the first that has happened in Fraserburgh during the summer herring fishing.
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