1905
The Inspector’s report on Cellardyke School is published this week, and is of a very satisfactory character, the only complaint being of the accent of the children.
PETERHEAD, Thursday.— The fog which enveloped the coast during the week disappeared today, but the sail boats were still greatly handicapped in their movements owing to the absence of wind, and the results, though light, were more satisfactory than have been this week. At six o’clock the arrivals numbered 50, the average for the lot being 10 crans. The best shot was 30 the sail boat Prestige, of Cellardyke
Kilrenny Parish Council
CASES FOR RELIEF. Arising out of the minutes of previous meeting, the Chairman reported that he had called on the sons of Mrs Watson, regarding their mother’s support. He had only seen one of them, the other two being away, but he had arranged to have a meeting with the three when they were all al home and make some arrangement. They seemed to be quite agreeable to come to some terms. The meeting approved of the steps taken.
An application was received from a Cellardyke inhabitant, 49 years of age, who was unable to work. He had applied on a previous occasion for medical relief. but now he wished permanent relief. The Clerk stated that he had allowed him 26 6d in the meantime. Mr Watson said the man was not able to do much, never having learned a trade. Mr Downey thought it would be good policy if the Council could get him persuaded to go to the Infirmary and try and get his leg cured. The Chairman was of the opinion that the 2s 6d should be continued, and the matter left with himself and the Clerk, and they could see the man and try and persuade him to go to the Infirmary with the doctor’s consent. He thought they should try and do something for the man if possible. Agreed.
Another case from Cellardyke was next considered, when it was stated that the applicant was 62 years of age and had not been able to work for more than a year. He had been going to sea for a while. but was compelled to give it up on account of illness. He attempted it again but had to go home quite unfit for work. The Chairman said that power might be given to the Clerk and himself to see into the circumstances of the case. Applicant was not a man to go on the poor roll if he could help it. The Council agreed to allow 5s per week, and left the matter in the hands of the Chairman. The poor roll was gone over and revised, and no change was found to be necessary. The Chairman stated that there were not so many paupers, their rate being generally made up by Asylum patients. there were 14 lunatics altogether chargeable to the Parish.
1907
CELLARDYKE FISHING AT THE NORTH. —There were good takes at Peterhead on Tuesday, and the local had a look in. One of the highest takes of the day was 30 crans by the boat Sisters, Cellardyke, while the drifters Restless Wave, Pittenweem, landed 30 crans. Prizes ranged from 17s 6d to 25s per cran.
OUTBREAK OF FIRE. —At an early hour on Saturday morning the presence of an outbreak of fire was discovered on the premises of the Cellardyke Oilskin Factory, belonging to Provost Black. Luckily, however, the flames had not obtained a very firm hold, but as it was they were wide-spread enough to cause considerable difficulty in extinguishing them. This was accomplished by means of minimax fire extinguishers, and it was fortunate the proprietor had these means of coping with an outbreak, otherwise the results would have been serious in the extreme. The only reason that can be given for the outbreak is spontaneous combustion.
1908
MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE. —The Anstruther and Cellardyke Gospel Temperance Band, Mr T. Blyth, conductor, will, weather permitting, play the following pieces at the Cross, Shore Street, to-morrow (Saturday), beginning at 7’15 p.m. 1. March, “Shoulder to Shoulder,” Southwell. 1: Selection, ” Rose Petals,” arr. Etherington. 3. March, ” Jeannie’s Black E’e.” Robinson. 4. Waltz, ” Lake and Stream,” Round. 5. Sacred March, ” Prince of Peace.” Wright. 6. Romance. “Alice, where art thou?’ Archer. 7. March, ” Irish Emigrant,” Cross. God Save the King
SAD DROWNING ACCIDENT AT BURGHEAD. A sad accident, resulting in the death John Falconer, a deck hand on the steam trawler, Riverdale, Aberdeen, happened on Wednesday evening. The Riverdale, which was proceeding to Iceland by the Caledonian Canal to prosecute the trawling there, arrived in Burghead Bay on Wednesday afternoon, and anchored about half mile from the North Pier. During the evening several members of the crew, including Falconer, came ashore in their small boat. About 10 o’clock Falconer returned alone to the harbour, boarded the small boat, and sculled out to the trawler. When about 150 yards from the Riverdale. Falconer was observed overbalance himself and fall overboard. The accident being seen from the harbour, a small boat was put off, but although a diligent search was made, no trace of the unfortunate man was found. Deceased was native of Cellardyke, Fife, and was about 29 years age, and unmarried. The body has not been recovered.
CELLARDYKE. PRESENTATION. -An interesting ceremony took place in the Public School on Thursday forenoon, when Miss Yunnie was presented by the children and staff with a silver hot water jug and egg-stand on the occasion of her marriage. The presentation was made by Miss Bessie Martin, a pupil in Miss Yunnie’s class. who in a nice little speech, spoke of Miss Yunnie’s kindly and pleasant way with the scholars, and thanked her for all the kindness she had shown them. She, on behalf of the pupils, wished her all happiness and prosperity in her new home, and in handing her the gifts asked her to accept them as a token of their love and affection, assuring her that with them went their best add heartiest good wishes for her future welfare. Mr Barbour, replying for Miss Yunnie, thanked the children for their beautiful gifts, and especially for the generous words expressing their kindly feelings and good wishes. The gifts would often recall to her memory the pleasant days she had spend in Cellardyke School, and she could point to them as evidence of the kind heartedness and thoughtfulness of the children among whom she had worked. On his own behalf, he spoke of Miss Yunnie’s loyalty to himself, to the staff, and to the school; the pleasure they all had in working along with her, and the agreeable and pleasant relations which had always existed between her and the rest of the staff. She left the school with the kindliest feelings of every one, and their best wishes for a very happy and prosperous future.
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