The ELSS solid gold medallion is presented to the Royal Burgh Standard Bearer (RBSB) at the Colonial Bussin’ in the Victoria Halls, on the Wednesday night of the Common Riding Week.
The first ELSS medallion was presented to Standard Bearer R Stroh by William Anderson in 1912. We have no record as to where this presentation took place.
However, it is recorded in the minute book in 1927:
Tuesday 5th April 1927 - Presentation of the medallion.
It was decided to organise as party to attend the Colonial Society’s meeting on the ‘nicht afore the morn’ at which the president will present the medallion to the Royal Burgh Standard Bearer.
We believe that the medallion was presented at the Colonial Society meeting in 1912 and annually through to 1927 when the Society was formalised and minutes were kept.
In 1929 the ELSS committee decided to present medallions to all those RBSB who were still alive. These Medallions were presented at the Ex Standard Bearers Dances in 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935 and 1936.
The programme for the Colonial Bussin’ always highlights the presentation of the ELSS Medallion. We are fortunate to have a copy of the 1935 Bussin’ programme. The Silver Jubilee of the Colonial Society, when the Bussin’ was held in the Picture House.
Colonial Bussin’ 2025
Members of the Edinburgh Souters who attended the Colonial Bussin’ in 2025.
Margaret Foggo, Anne Pettiniccoa and Andrew Anderson and their granddaughter, Hazel Johnston, Susan Thomson, David Young, Bev Elliott, Alan Elliott, Margo Craig, George Thomson, John Craig, Arlene Craig and May Stark.
ELSS President Alan Elliott and his wife Beverley presented the ELSS medallion to RBSB Darren Knox.
Colonial Bussin’ 2024
Eleven ELSS Members attended the Colonial Bussin'.
From left to right – Margeret Foggo, Hazel Johnston, George Thomson, Susan Thomson, May Stark, Raymond Stark, Lorna Hume, Margo Craig, John Craig, David Young and Arlene Craig
ELSS President May Stark and Member Susan Thomson presented the ELSS medallion to RBSB Mathew Stanners.
Colonial Bussin' 2023
Eleven ELSS Members attended the Colonial Bussin'.
From left to right. George Thomson, Margaret Foggo, Susan Thomson, Hazel Johnston, Susan Robertson, May Stark, Margo Craig, Brenda Haldane, Rob Robinson, John Craig and Arlene Craig.
May Stark and Lady Pinner Susan Robertson presented the ELSS medallion to RBSB Thomas Bell.
Colonial Bussin' 2022
Members of the ELSS who attended the Colonial Bussin’. From left to right Steven Squance, Arlene Craig, Alison Currie Margo Criag and John Craig.
Steven Squance made the presentation speech on behalf of the ELSS and May Stark was Lady Pinner.