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Installation, Service and Dinner
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The installation of the new Master David Laing, Upper Warden Oliver Whitehead and Renter Warden Christopher Laing took place in the Church of St Martin-Within-Ludgate on Monday 13th March.
This was followed by a service of thanksgiving and dedication led by our Chaplain Bernard Metcalfe with the Allegri Singers, conducted by Keith Roberts, providing some glorious sounds in the wonderful acoustics of the Church even with all of the scaffolding.
Afterwards the Company processed to the Reception and Dinner in the Cutlers Hall. The Hall was filled to capacity again and everyone present enjoyed the delightful meal and each other's company. Past Master John Carpenter expressed thanks for the support given throughout his year by so many and Master David Laing thanked him in turn for his great year as Master.
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Master David Laing leads the way.
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Common Hall was held in the Pewterers Hall, Oat Lane for the second year in succession. The Master John Carpenter reviewed the Company's recent history, providing a resume of 2005 and gave some measures for the way ahead. He paid tribute to the many Liverymen who had contributed so greatly throughout his term. Various Committee Chairmen updated the Company on the year ahead including Robin Wilson who had completed a risk assessment and outlined the issues arising.
The Company then moved upstairs to a reception, whilst the Courtroom was re-laid for Dinner and viewing of the digital presentation by John Dance. Then to an excellent dinner in good company, around 85 Liverymen present, and conclusion of a most enjoyable evening. Billy McCoubrey
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The Autumn Livery Dinner was held in the exquisite surroundings of Fishmongers' Hall, London Bridge, on Thursday 24th November 2005. Some 185 Liverymen and their guests were in attendance, yet another capacity event for the Livery.
The Fishmongers have been in existence for over 700 years and their Halls have stood on this or adjacent ground in many different forms. The present Hall derives from a redevelopment of that constructed post the Great Fire of London (where it was one of the first halls to be burnt). It was designed by Hnry Roberts in the Greek style above an arcaded base, matching the adjacent Roman-aqueduct style bridge. The Hall was restored, after second world war damage, over 14 years by H. Austen Hall.
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Master John Carpenter's response.
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Some features from the earlier halls are still in evidence including Pierce's wooden statue of Walworth (1684) on the grand staircase and part of a carved marble chimneypiece (1741) in the Courtroom.
Those assembled processed up the grand staircase, lined with red clothed Doggetts, to the reception. This was followed by a sumptuous meal, and great wines, which were served in the Great Hall and thoroughly enjoyed by all concerned to a piano accompaniment by Edward Dye. The toasts were proposed by the Master John Carpenter and that to the Guests made very ably by Assistant Tony Paxford.
The response on behalf of the Guests was made by Eric Midwinter, social historian and much vaunted cricket commentator, who regaled us with anecdotes and tales of his long and meritorious career. He proposed the toast to the Master, who in turn responded with an update of the happenings within the Company.
All in all an excellent evening which was brought to a close by the final toast to the Paviors, proposed by the Junior Liveryman, Mr Rhodri James, who had been inducted earlier that day at Court.
Billy McCoubrey
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Congratulations to
our Chaplain The Rev'd CANON William Bernard Metcalfe
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