Deacon's Choosing Dinner

Deacon David McLaren with the Queen of the Masons

The Deacon's first real test was on his Choosing Dinner, the evening that he was sworn in.   As to be expected it was a great success and the Merry Masons celebrated the success of numerous College prize winners.    In many ways this is the most important aspect of the Deacon's Choosing Dinner.



The new Chain Gang were all present, eagerly watching Deacon David's performance as his being the first Dinner sets the standard for the remaining ones.

Fortunately Deacon David was supported by his wife in her new roll of Queen of the Masons.

As can be expected, our new Deacon surpassed himself and everyone present had a wonderful time.

The guests arriving.

The guests arriving.

Past Deacon Craig R Bryce with Master Bill Gloyne of the Worshipful Company of Masons of London.

Queen of the Masons ~ Deacon David McLaren and Late Collector Gordon Weetch.

Past Deacon Ian Macpherson, one of the speakers for the evening.

Past Deacon Brian Evans being introduced by Toast Master Adrian Perotti.

Past Deacon Graham Kelly with his wife.

Preses Roddy Macpherson of the Grand Antiquity Society.

The Top Table and Chain Gang pose for a wee photograph.

Deacon David McLaren thanking the piper, Past Deacon Iain Smith.

Deacon David McLaren and Piper, Past Deacon Iain Smith sharing a toast.

Past Deacons Brian Evans and J. Alan McLennan.

Past Deacon Ian Macpherson receiving his first drink of the day.

Craftsmand Craig D Bryce with Past Deacon Craig R Bryce.

Master John Brown.

The Toast to the Incorporation of Masons.

The reply to the toast to the Incorporation of Masons.

Deacon David McLaren with a prize winner.

Deacon David McLaren with a prize winner.

Deacon David McLaren with a prize winner.

Deacon David McLaren with a prize winner.

Deacon David McLaren with a prize winner.

Deacon David McLaren with a prize winner.

Deacon David McLaren with a prize winner.

The first visitation ~ Deacon Pauline Bell being escorted by Late Deacon Gary Smith.

Gordon Weetch escorting Collector Donald Weymss of the Gardeners on his Visitation.

Deacon David McLaren welcoming the Gardeners to his Choosing Dinner.

The singing of "Will Ye no came back again"

Toast to the Trades House of Glasgow.

Pensive Past Deacon Graham Kelly.

Deacon Convener Keith Brown replying to the excellent toast to "The Trades House."

Deacon David McLaren passing over a cheque for £1000 to the Deacon Convener for the "Kinship Care" charity.

The second visitation and Deacon Graham McDonald is escorted in by Late Deacon Gary Smith.

Collector of the Wrights and Late Collector Gordon Weetch.

The Deacons exchanging gifts.

Deacon Graham McDonald with his Collector.

Late Deacon Gary Smith saying a vote of thanks to Deacon David McLaren.

Some of this years' prize winners.