1920
FARM AUCTIONS
The fine farm of Kilrenny Mill , belonging to Mr James Cairns, failed to bring a bidder at the upset price of £8000. For the feu-duties of Kilrenny and Cellardyke no offer was received. It is understood that at -the conclusion of the sale Kilrenny Mill was sold privately to Mr Cairns to Mr John Scott, Kirklands, Crail, but the price has not transpired. Mr Steuart, the trustee on the Grangemuir estate, also sold privately the farm of Clephanton along with the brickworks to a Dundee contractor. Mr George Duncan, of the Fifeshire Auction Co. (Ltd.), officiated in the exposure of Kilrenny Mill and the feu-duties, and Mr . t . S . Bonthron, Anstruther, was the auctioneer of the Grangemuir and D ‘ onilio estato farms. Messrs J. C. & A. Steuart, W. S., Edinburgh, were the agents for the latter, Messrs Mackintosh & Watson, solicitors, Anstruther acting as local agents, Mr Watson being local factor for Grangemuir and Denino estates. Messrs Mackintosh & Watson ‘ acted also as agents for Mr Cairns.
1921
FIFESHIRE HEADMASTER AND SPARE-TIME JOBS. Kirkcaldy, Saturday. At the annual meeting of the Fife branch of the Educational Institute of Scotland, held in Kirkcaldy to-day, reference was made to a resolution passed by the County Authority that headmasters be refused the right to hold any public remunerative appointments. Mr Donald, J.P., Thornton, who presided, characterised the resolution as tyrannical, and thought they should oppose to the very utmost any attempt to repress them in their rights. ‘
On the motion of Mr Munro, Cellardyke, it was unanimously agreed that the branch refuse to accept the decision of the Fife Educational Authority, which sought to prevent teachers from spending their spare time in whatever way they sought proper, and that the secretary be instructed to request all the headmasters in the county to refuse to acknowledge the communication received from the Authority.
1922
LOOTERS AT FIFE FACTORY FIRE FINED. Looting at the recant oilskin factory fire in Cellardyke was responsible for the appearance in Cupar Sheriff Court on Tuesday of a father and son—Joseph Butters Ritchie, restaurateur, and Robert Ritchie Anstruther were charged with having broken into the factory on Windmill Road. Cellardyke, occupied by Robert Watson and Co., and stolen eight oilskin coats and two coat hangers. Both pleaded guilty of theft
Mr George Brander, Fiscal, stated that the value the goods taken by the accused was £6 10.s. The owners had lost about £160 worth through looting. Sheriff Dudley Stuart imposed a fine of £5, with the alternative thirty days’ imprisonment, on each.
CELLARDYKE ICE-CREAM VENDOR AND HIS PONY. “I have a great dislike and horror of cruelty to animals,” remarked Sheriff Dudley Stuart Cupar this afternoon when he had before him Antonio Cappucio, ice-cream vendor, James Street, Cellardyke, who was charged with cruelly ill-treating a 25-year-old pony by driving it in an ice-cream cart while it was suffering from a suppurating sore under the saddle and was in a worn-out condition. Mr R. N. Robertson, solicitor, Cupar, said before the war and during the early part of the war accused had an ice-cream shop, and had to give it up when he joined the forces, and since his demobilisation been in very straitened circumstances. Out of sympathy with accused Sheriff Dudley Stuart modified the penalty fine of 10s.
1923
FOR SALE, Private Bargain, on retiral of owner, THE CELLARDYKE OILSKIN FACTORY, 31 to 39 JAMES STREET CELLARDYKE with the OILSKIN MANUFACTURER’S BUSINESS carried on during the last forty years by ALEX BLACK & Co (inventors and Sole Manufacturers of the Patent Canvas Buoy).
The buildings, which are in excellent order and include ample storage are with all the necessary machinery, driven by steam power. The present stock will be taken over by the purchaser at mutual valuation. Moderate ingoing terms.
For further Particulars apply GUTHRIE and Maxwell Solicitors, Anstruther, with whom Offers may lodged on or before 4th June.
SELF-HELP EFFORT AT CELLARDYKE. Swelling School Sports Fund. The interior of Cellardyke Public School presented a gay appearance on Saturday afternoon, when a cake and candy sale was held in aid of the school fund for sports and to meet the expense of converting part of the playground into tennis court and netball court. The large infant room was crowded at the opening ceremony, which was performed by Mr Henry Watson, Anstruther. Introduced by Rev. J. R. Lee, convener of Cellardyke School Sub-Committee, Mr Watson, in declaring the sale open, said he was very reluctant to appear in the limelight, but Mr Munro (the headmaster) persuaded him to come there that day. They all knew why they were there. The object of the sale was to raise funds to fully equip the playground for sports. It was very essential to have sound mind and a sound body, and their sale was a means to that end. (Applause.)
Councillor W. W. Carstairs called for and received a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Watson. The stalls, five in number, were neatly arranged around the room, and each boasted a large assortment of eatables and articles. Teas were served in an adjoining room, while other rooms were utilised for games and competitions, outstanding in which was a monster fishing pond. Three concerts were given during the afternoon pupils of the infant, middle, and upper classes respectively, and at the close of each performance the Empire messages of the King and Queen were heard on the gramophone. The stalls and conveners were:’—Cake Stall—Misses Clarke and Candy— Misses and Dewar; Pound—Miss Elizabeth Gardner-Produce—Miss Euphemia Gardner; Work—Misses Elder and Nicolson; Teas—Misses Mitchell and Shepherd. each stall number of pupils and friends assisted, while those in charge of the competitions were Messrs James Gardiner, Alexander Gardner, and James Smith.
New Provost and Junior Bailie. At the monthly meeting of Kilrenny Town Council Bailie Mitchell was unanimously elected Provost in succession to ex- Provost Black (resigned). The new Provost has a long record of service on the Council, and his appointment is a popular one. Mr W. W. Carstairs, Cellardyke, was appointed Junior Bailie. Bailie Carstairs is a strong believer in amalgamation of the three burghs, and gave notice of motion “that the Council expresses its willingness to explore the possibilities of amalgamation of the burghs of Anstruther Easter, Anstruther Wester, and Kilrenny. and that four of its members be appointed as committee to attend any conference with may be arranged with representatives of the other burghs and report.”
Bailie Carstairs said the question of amalgamation was one which met them at every turn, and recently it had taken a more violent form in the agitation for a new golf course for the district. The motion is to be considered next meeting.
1924
CELLARDYKE BOOT SHOP IN FLAMES. DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT ABOUT £200. Cellardyke Fire Brigade was called out last night to an outbreak of fire which occurred in the premises tenanted by Mr A Gourlay, bootmaker, James Street. The boot shop was burnt considerably, and all the stock of boots and shoes practically destroyed. The stock understood to be covered by insurance, and the estimated damage is £200.
Missions Organiser. — Rev. David Dick, M.A. B.D.. who for fourteen months was student assistant in Clepington Parish Church. Dundee. leaves this week take duties minister the Presbyterian Church. Pera. Constantinople. In addition to his work pastor Mr Dick has been appointed by the Joint Committee of the Church Scotland amd U.P. Church for Jewish Mission in Constantinople to act their organiser there—a post for which his special studies in Oriental languages eminently fit him. Mr Dirk is son of Mr and Mrs John Dick. Swanston Cottage. Colinton. Edinburgh (late of Cellardyke). His early education was carried through at Academy. Anstruther, and Greenock High School, being dux of the latter school in 1914.
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