XII.
20th September 1786.
... That part of the Sett entitled “Election in Special of Deacons” was read.
Then the said fourteen Incorporations being severally called, the following Persons were presented as their Deacons for the year ensuing:—
Surgeons—Forrest Dewar, Goldsmiths—Willm. Dempster, Skinners—James Brown, Furriers—Willm. Ritchie, Hammermen—John Milne, Wrights—Willm. Brodie, Masons—Robt. Dewar, Taylors—Jas. Richardson, Fleshers—Andrew Wilson, Cordners—Robert Moncur, Websters—Willm. Forrester, Waulkers—Thomas Tibbets, and Bonnetmakers—Adam Brooks.
It was reported that Edward Innes was elected Deacon of the Incorporation of Baxters.
The thirteen persons present were received, Sworn de fideli and authorized in their offices and qualified to Government by swearing the Oath of Allegiance and signing the same with the Assurance.
Then the chapter of the Sett entitled “New Council of Deacons” being read, the Council did proceed to make choice of six Council Deacons to be adjoined to the new Council for the year ensuing and elected the persons followings:—
Skinners—James Brown, Wrights—William Brodie, Masons—Robert Dewar, Baxters—Edward Innes, Fleshers—Andrew Wilson, Waulkers—Thomas Tibbets. All of whom compeared, except the said Edward Innes, who accepted of their offices, were sworn de fideli and qualified to Government by taking the Oath of Allegiance and signing the same with the Assurance.
John Grieve, Provost.