1900
Cellardyke School was closed for the holidays last Friday, when the annual exhibition took place. Long before the hour, large crowds had gathered at the doors eager for admittance, and in a few minutes after the doors were opened the large infant room was filled, very many of the visitors having to content themselves with standing room. A long programme was submitted, and although it took nearly three hours before it was finished. the interest was unabated. The senior divisions, both in singing and drill, reflected great credit on their various teachers. Special notice may be made of ” The Song of the Bells,” “Fairy Moonlight,” “Hurrah for the Flag,” and a medley, which was very spiritedly sung by a class of tiny girls. Last year in the recitations the place of honour was given to Master Alex. Smith, and this year also his claim was undisputed. In his recitation of “Soldiers of the Queen,” he gave a truly martial rendering, and acted his assumed part of ” Bobs ” to perfection, a fact Mr Barbour did not lose sight of when later on in presenting him with a special prize he remarked that ” Bobs” at home had done his work as well as “Bobs” abroad. The dancing and other exercises of the little ones were watched with great interest, and elicited warm applause. At the close, Mr Black, on behalf of himself and the Board, congratulated the teachers on the completion of another year’s work, and expressed the very great pleasure he had in being a spectator, but thought they made a mistake when asking him to speak. There was one thing that always came into his mind from year to year as he looked upon the children, and he always asked himself the question— What will those boys and girls become. Will they be useful and good citizens, some of them rising to eminence, or would they falsify the hopes of friends and teachers. For his own part on considering the different methods in use now, to what were prevalent when he was a boy he had no wish to lessen or curtail the expense incurred by their Board in not only supplying their teachers with everything that would facilitate their work, but he also believed in making the work itself a pleasure. The Board in their past endeavours had tried to keep this aim and end in view, and he was sure that in the future as in the past they would try to keep their school up to the high standard of excellence at which it now stood. (Applause.) Provost Thomson proposed a vote of thanks to the teachers, and expressed concurrence with Mr Black’s remarks, and thanked the friends and parents who had come out, he hoped, as much to show their sympathy with the teachers in their arduous work, as to show their interest in the children, and expressed the hope that their Board, who he considered had been very mean in the way of prize money, would be more liberal in another year. (Applause.) A very interesting feature of the work done under Miss Rennie was the Kindergarten and brush work, while upstairs the display of needlework and knitting was no less attractive. Mrs Jamieson as in former years gave the prizes for sewing, and Mis Leslie, St Myles, also gave foul prizes for efficiency.
Rev. Thomas Cunningham, Scottsdale, Tasmania, a brother of Mr Alex Cunningham, Cellardyke, was inducted to the ministry of the Presbyterian Church at Scottsdale on the 24th of May, Mr Cunningham has officiated in the denomination upwards of 35 years as a missionary in Ceylon, South Australia, and during the past 9 years in Scottsdale. About 2 years ago the Presbytery were approached with a view to his being then admitted into full standing in the Church. but circumstances did not permit of it being accomplished. Since then, however, the difficulties have passed away, and a course of study prescribed. The examinations thereon were successfully negotiated with credit, and the culminating point was attained on 24th May by receiving ordination and induction in presence of a large gathering of the congregation and friends of all denominations.
1901
At a meeting of Kilrenny Town Council at Cellardyke last night, Mr Alex. Black, net manufacturer, Cellardyke, was unanimously elected Provost in room of Peter Thomson, resigned. His brother, Mr Geo. Black, was elected councillor “ad interim” in room of ex-Provost Thomson.
1904
CELLARDYKE FISHING BOAT ASHORE AT PETERHEAD. —On Saturday afternoon the herring fishing boat Good Design K.Y. 303, went ashore on the North Head, on account of the absence of wind, and the strong tide that prevailed. The boat stuck fast for a time, but the drifter Research of Buckie went out of the harbour and towed her off little the worse of the mishap. The boat had 60 crans of herrings on board.
AN ALLEGED DISTURBANCE AT A FARM.— Catherine Hunter or Cation wife of David Cation, farm servant, Kilrenny Mill, was charged before Provost Black on Tuesday, with having on the 16th and 17th May, at the farm steading Kilrenny Mill created a disturbance. She pled not guilty, and was defended by Mr A. M. Cook. Sergeant Mitchell said the complainer, Kinnear, came to the office and lodged the complaint, and said he could not get peace to walk about the place. William Kinnear, ploughman, who was very deaf, stated that accused used very bad language, while Mrs Kinnear said the disturbance was very bad on the 17th. The Fiscal claimed a conviction, but Mr Cook held that there was not sufficient evidence to convict. The offence was very trifling. The Provost found the charge not proven, and accused was dismissed.
The Dux of the Waid.—Mr Robert Gardner, Cellardyke, is the “dux” of the Waid Academy this session. It is understood that Mr Gardner will proceed to the University of St Andrews.
PITTENWEEM. Addition to Fleet. The fine newly built fishing yawl. Be in Time, built in Cellardyke for Skipper James Bowman (Spinks), was brought round to the Pittenweem Harbour Saturday, and has been fitted out with all appliances ready make her first trip to the small line fishing this morning. Of smart model and excellent finish, the craft promises to be a serviceable one for the calling in which she is to be engaged. – Built by Alexander ‘Lummy’ Thomson
DAVIDSON & CO., James Street, Cellardyke. Are showing a new range of CORSETS for the Term Trade. The Corset is a perfect Corset, nothing to equal it for comfort and durability . Once given a trial Ladies will not wear any other Corset. Umbrellas, Gloves, and Blouses. Another delivery of French Sailor Hats. Black and Coloured Chiffon Hats. Children’s Coats and Pelisses. Children’s Hoods and Hats. A nice lot of Prints and Ginghams for Blouse and Wrappers. Gent’s Ties, Scarfs, Braces, Bats, and Caps. Boys’ Ready-made Trousers and Suits. Grave Cloths all sizes in Stock.