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48th Highlanders of Canada

Sergeants Mess

Basic Mess Etiquette For Formal Dinners

Revised and Modified:

Sept. 1961 by: Sgt. Eden, J.L., Sgt. Melville, J.J.P., 48th Highlanders of Canada

Reverse side

The following notes are intended to help newly appointed Senior NCOs in that they indicate the procedure to be followed at a formal dinner of the Mess. The points brought out here – although much abbreviated – may also serve as a refresher for those with longer service.

Subjects covered are seating plan, Procedure on entrance, The Dinner, Serving the Haggis, Table Manners, General, Smoking, Leaving the table at the end of dinner.