A number of Musselburgh friendly societies took part in the Riding of the Marches on 14th August 1935. These included the Foresters, the Free Gardeners, the Fisherrow Fishermen's Society, and the Mechanics. Local events were a common way for such societies to express themselves in a visible manner.

This photograph shows the Honestas Lodge took part in the event as a historical tableau, positioned after the Daughters of William, Ladies Orange Lodge and before the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD), Midlothian 20. Members surround a mock town clock, dressed as a Roman soldier, Protestant and Catholic ministers, a medieval soldier, a monk, a fisherman, a Great War soldier, and a sailor, all of which were relevant to Musselburgh.

It has been argued that the roots of Buffaloism can be traced to around the time of George IV. It was initially founded by travelling players (actors and entertainers) in England to benefit their brethren. The organisation still plays a relevant role in society, undertaking a wide range of charitable and benevolent works.