Speeches etc
Allocution - the Preamble at the start of livery dinner speeches
Allocution especially relating to the Lord Mayor Locum Tenens - a view
Speeches - the Basics
Styles of Address - some guidance
Toasts - the Detail
Catering etc
Caterers - an introduction to City caterers at livery halls
Approved caterers at Guildhall
Please pass the port - a light hearted but helpful note on the etiquette of port at dinner
Dress, badges etc
Badges - the wearing thereof
Decorations - when to specify their use, and related thoughts
Dress Codes - a guide for the newcomer to formal occasions in the City
Medals, the wearing thereof - some guidance from the Royal British Legion
Music, grace etc
Grace - Laudi Spirituali - words & music, with melody (see below for words only)
Music - at livery dinners
Musical entertainment - a list of some bands etc
National Anthem - words & music
Grace (Note, no word AND twixt honour, glory in penultimate line)
(from The Laudi Spirituali, AD 1545)
For these and all Thy mercies given,
We bless and praise thy Name O Lord:
May we receive them with thanksgiving,
Ever trusting in Thy word;
To Thee alone be honour, glory;
Now and henceforth for evermore.
A link to the melody is at the Music note above.
Miscellaneous
Loving Cup, ceremony of
Masters & Clerks’ Dinner and apostrophes
Photography - use of professionals
Seating plans - some principles, protocol, and etiquette
Vade Mecum - re-published in 2013, by the Clerks’ Association.
Vade Mecum - first published in 2000, and not updated.
Processing- and other thoughts for the hosts and beadle
VIPs, Processing etc (see also notes above on Allocution, Speeches, Toasts and Photography)
