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Master Court
The Master Court plans and guides the Incorporation throughout the year and meets six times per year at 3pm:
Master Court Meeting 1 ~ 8th November 2024
Master Court Meeting 2 ~ 21st January 2025
Master Court Meeting 3 ~ 28th March 2025
Master Court Meeting 4 ~ 5th June 2025 Master Court Meeting 5 ~ 7th August 2025
Master Court Meeting 6 ~ 4th September 2025
Pension Paying Luncheons
The Pension Paying Luncheons take place four times per year and their main function is to enable the Collector to report to the Platform and the Past Deacons that the pensions have been paid to our grantees, as well as having an enjoyable lunch.
Pension Paying Luncheon 1 ~ 8th November 2024
Pension Paying Luncheon 2 ~ 21st January 2025
Pension Paying Luncheon 3 ~ 28th March 2025
Pension Paying Luncheon 4 ~ 5th June 2025
BOX OPENING
The Incorporation’s Box has always been an important item to us and the minutes of 1st November 1619 indicated the following: “That any Key Keeper "tyneing" (losing) the key of the Incorporation Box, shall provide a new key at his own expense.” In the minutes of January 1658, the following was recorded: “That the Craft's Box shall at no time be opened unless the Deacon, his four Masters, and two other Brethren of the Calling are present.”
The history of the Box Opening goes back beyond living memory and no one knows when or why the tradition of the Deacon placing items in the box to represent his/her year began. The Box that we still use was built in 1684 and requires two keys to open the box. This was to ensure that no one person could steal the legal papers, treasures or money of the Incorporation. Today it is a very pleasant dining evening open to all members and friends, but maintaining the dignity of a black tie event.
Pear Eating
This event is very much a social for everyone to have a laugh and enjoy the night, perhaps at the new Deacon Elect's expense who must sing! Entertainment within and out with the Craft is also provided. As Trades Hall was built on a pear orchard and Deacon Elects sought election then pears could be used to votes. Bribery? Of course but this was the 16,17th Centuries. However, we maintain the history within our Pear Eating evening which provided pears to everyone.
Master Court
The Master Court plans and guides the Incorporation throughout the year and meets six times per year at 3pm:
Master Court Meeting 1 ~ 8th November 2024
Master Court Meeting 2 ~ 21st January 2025
Master Court Meeting 3 ~ 28th March 2025
Master Court Meeting 4 ~ 5th June 2025 Master Court Meeting 5 ~ 7th August 2025
Master Court Meeting 6 ~ 4th September 2025
Pension Paying Luncheons
The Pension Paying Luncheons take place four times per year and their main function is to enable the Collector to report to the Platform and the Past Deacons that the pensions have been paid to our grantees, as well as having an enjoyable lunch.
Pension Paying Luncheon 1 ~ 8th November 2024
Pension Paying Luncheon 2 ~ 21st January 2025
Pension Paying Luncheon 3 ~ 28th March 2025
Pension Paying Luncheon 4 ~ 5th June 2025
BOX OPENING
The Incorporation’s Box has always been an important item to us and the minutes of 1st November 1619 indicated the following: “That any Key Keeper "tyneing" (losing) the key of the Incorporation Box, shall provide a new key at his own expense.” In the minutes of January 1658, the following was recorded: “That the Craft's Box shall at no time be opened unless the Deacon, his four Masters, and two other Brethren of the Calling are present.”
The history of the Box Opening goes back beyond living memory and no one knows when or why the tradition of the Deacon placing items in the box to represent his/her year began. The Box that we still use was built in 1684 and requires two keys to open the box. This was to ensure that no one person could steal the legal papers, treasures or money of the Incorporation. Today it is a very pleasant dining evening open to all members and friends, but maintaining the dignity of a black tie event.
Pear Eating
This event is very much a social for everyone to have a laugh and enjoy the night, perhaps at the new Deacon Elect's expense who must sing! Entertainment within and out with the Craft is also provided. As Trades Hall was built on a pear orchard and Deacon Elects sought election then pears could be used to votes. Bribery? Of course but this was the 16,17th Centuries. However, we maintain the history within our Pear Eating evening which provided pears to everyone.
Conveners of the Incorporation
Lady McDonald Fund: John Brown
Angling: Stephen D. Mannion
Curling: Iain Smith
Golf: Hugh D. Sutherland
To contact a Convener, please leave a message on the Contact Page.
Lady McDonald Fund: John Brown
Angling: Stephen D. Mannion
Curling: Iain Smith
Golf: Hugh D. Sutherland
To contact a Convener, please leave a message on the Contact Page.
