The 1950s saw a number of factors challanging the 'status-quo' at Ye Cronies, with the emphasis on members providing the majority of entertainment at a Cronies Night being replaced in favour of professional performances from the operatic theatre.

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Having established itself based on the love of Scottish music some older members held reservations on this change in tone and approach, but the numbers did not lie. By the time of it's centenary year, Ye Cronies was once again bursting with members and guests, with a more humorous, self deprecating tone to proceedings being fully embraced.