10/28/2026
Did You Know? Mess Dinners Have Rules... Lots of Rules!
Part of the fun of a traditional Mess Dinner is that, once dinner begins, a whole set of customs and "Rules of Order" come into effect. You don't simply get up from the table, speak whenever you wish, or offer a toast on your own. These privileges belong to the President of the Mess, who guides the evening and helps preserve the traditions that have been passed down through generations.
And if someone breaks the rules? They may find themselves the subject of a good-natured charge and called upon to explain themselves before the assembly. It's all part of the camaraderie, humour, and fellowship that make a Mess Dinner such a memorable experience.
This year, St. Luke's Anglican Church and the Smithville Legion invite you to experience this unique military tradition for yourself.
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time: 1800 for 1900
Location: Smithville Legion
Cost: $30 per person
RSVP by November 1st to stephen.lasalle@stlukessmithville.
A Mess Dinner is more than a meal. It is an evening of remembrance, military heritage, fellowship, and community.
Smithville Legion #393