June 1903
Lively Scenes at Dundee Station
Not for a considerable time has the Tay Bridge Station presented so animated an appearance as it did between 6 pm and 7 pm on Thursday, when a large excursion of about 400 members of the Ratho Co-operative Society, who had been spending the day in Dundee, started on the homeward journey. Long before the hour fixed for departure (6.35) the excursionists began to assemble on the platform - some unfortunately suffering from over-indulgence in liquor. To the music of melodeons and other musical instruments, dancing was engaged in by many on the platform, while numbers thought fit to indulge in rather rowdy conduct which called for the attention of the police. The arrest of one of the peace-breakers served in a measure to restore quiet, although singing and dancing continued until the train took its departure.
Lunch Delicacies
of extra selected qualities
Tongues in isinglass, 1s 7d, 3s 2d, 5s 9d
Tongues in tins, 1s 1d, 2s 2d, 2s 6d, 3s 3d, 4s each
Chicken and tongue, 1s 5d in isinglass
English brawn, 1s in isinglass
Spided pork, 10d in isinglass
Spiced beef, 10d in isinglass
Spiced beef and tongue, 1s in isinglass
Fresh lobsters, 2s 5d in isinglass
Fresh salmon, 1s 5d in isinglass
Sardines and tomatoes, 1s 2d in isinglass
Prawns, 1s in isinglass
Canterbury lamb arriving Tuesday and Friday in first class condition, 7d, 9d, 10d per lb.
William Millar, Grocer Stores, High Street and Nethergate
On Warm Days Feminine Fancy
Turns to "fine tea". The finer the tea, the greater the fancy. Ladies have a great fancy for our teas because they prove to be a veritable pick-me-up. If you have not tried them call, write or phone to J. Allan Braithwaite's Tea & Coffee Stores, "The Pillars", 15 High Street.
It pays others to use them - it will pay you.
Hairdresser
Youth, good haircutter and shaver
Apply W.D. Smith, Tally Street
Bodicemaker
Wanted for alteration room. Shirts, blouses & c. Apply Miss Henderson, D Brown's, High Street.
Hay Fever
This troublesome ailment is set up by the pollen of flowers and is therefore most prevalent in the flowery month of June. It begins by nasal and throat itching and sneezing, like an ordinary cold, and lasts 4-6 weeks. It only attacks subjects who are susceptible to it by reason of tenderness in the throat and nasal passages.
The cure consists of removing the susceptibility - namely by deep breathing through the nostrils of pure air day and night; gargling with tepid water and lemon juice, and syringing the nostrils with the same - a small cupful of the former to a desert spoonful of the latter; and pure food in temperate quantity. No salt or condiments should be taken. Have a head shampoo every night.
Dundee and Newcastle
The SS Alderney is intended to sail (weather and casualties excepted) as under;
From Dundee, Thursday June 25 at 6.30 in the morning
From Newcastle, Saturday June 27 at 1 in the afternoon
Fares - 1st single 8s, return 13s 6d; 2nd single 6s, return 9s
Passengers and goods carried subject to Conditions stated on sailing bills.
John Plenderheath, Manager
The Card Playing Nuisance
Two bands of young men were on Monday at Dundee Police Court charged with card playing on Sunday. Chief Constable Dewar remarked that the only way to put a stop to this nuisance would be to impose the full sentence. The Baillie, in imposing fines ranging from 10s to 15s, with the usual alternative of imprisonment, warned the accused that if there was a continuation it would be necessary to inflict the maximum penalty.
A Wideawake Poacher
James Bennet was charged before Sherriff Campbell Smith at Dundee on Wednesday with trespassing in pursuit of game on a field to the south of the road leading from Benvie to Balruddery. He stated that he had been robbed, and said there appeared to be no law for him. While out walking for a couple of hours on 12th May he happened to meet William Swan, one of the gamekeepers, and before he knew where he was Swan knocked him down and took two nets out of his pocket. He was taken to the headkeeper, William Anderson, who knew him "as well, as a bad egg" (laughter). While being taken to the police office he had a very rough passage. He was not poaching, he only took a walk to Benvie farm and spoke to the milkers. Further, the sun had not risen at 3 o'clock in the morning, so he could not be convicted of day poaching (laughter). If they looked at the almanac they would see that. He was not poaching. There should have been a death before there could be a conviction. The Sherriff - what business were you trained to Bennet? Accused - labourer, Sir. The Sherriff - I wish you could find some other occupation. You might set up as an adviser in poaching cases, and then you might make something. The sentence was 5s of a fine, with 33s expenses, or 30 days in prison.
Trades and Friendly Societies' Benevolent Association
Grand Charity Gala
Proceeds in aid of local charities.
Under the distinguished patronage of the Lord Provost, Magistrates and Town Council, Baxter Park
Saturday 11th July, 1903.
Brass band concert
Senior and Junior football tournament
Tug of war competition, 100 yards foot race
Value of £50 will be awarded. Gates open 2 pm, commences 3 pm
Admission 6d, juveniles 3d, band circle 3d extra.