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The W . M . then proposed " The Installing Master , " anil said the installation ceremony as rendered by Bro . A . Atkins , P . M ., was worthy of all praise . That distinguished Past Master was wrII known for his work in the ritual and in Charity , and in the former element he had excelled himself that evening . Bro . A . Atkins , P . M ., returned thanks , and hoped to be spired for many vears to do what he could for the lodge . It showed the necessity of a Past Master keeping up his knowledge of the ritual , in order to cirae forward and assist when required .

The Initiates replied for the toast of their health , after which the W . M . gave "The Visitors—of whom there were 44 present—and coupled the names of Bros . Keen , W . M . 1614 ; Channings , W . M . 19 S 7 ; Sugg , P . M . ; and Harbert , P . M . Other toasts followed before the proceedings terminated . The W . M . was supported in the musical programme by manv artistes , including Bros . A . W . Bray ( Musical Director ) , Mervyn Ward , F . Stephens , P . M . ; J . Warren , W . E . Goodwins , and others .

Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192-• PRESENTATIONS TO BRO . J . G . ROBESON , I . P . M . The installation meeting of this well-known and important lodge took place at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , on the ist instant , and was well attended by the members and a large number of visitors . Present : Bros . J . G . Robsson , W . M . ; William Baker , I . P . M .: T . Stokes , S . W ., W . M . elect ; A . Fergusson . J . W . j T . Cohu , P . M ., Treas .: J . Smith , P . M ., Sec ; A . J . Rippin , J . D . ; R . F . Roche , I . G . ; G . Everett . P . G . T . ( Hon . Member ) ; G . Abbott , P . M . ; F . Hughes , P . M . ;

Mower , P . M . ; E . Jones , P . M . ; J . G . Marsh , P . M . ; C . Garton . P . M . ; Collins , P .. Chatterton , Meers , Fishleigh , Dixon , Ward , Crawshaw , A . A . Jones . Grimsdale , W . Lloyd , F . Farr . R . W . Jones , R- Leach , T . Davies , W . E . Brough , G . W . Bamlord , F . A . Thomron , D . Williams , W . J . Lockett , T . Ferguson , R . Cowderoy , G . Bayley , M . Willey , W . V . Franklin , S . J . Prevost , G . Wetton , J . J . Bassett , E . L . Smitk , W . J . Blaxtan , C . Purbrook , G . Couchman , Tvler ; and others . Visitors : Bros . Cantain R . G . Hall , P . G . S . B . ; Harry Tippw , P . A . G . P . ; Henry Sadler , G .

Tyler ; H . Johnson , 2409 ; A . Mvers , P . M . 704 ; A . E . Jones , D . Harlow , P . M . ; J . Brown , P . M . ; Albert Hess , J . H . Rake , ] . Hess , M . Reed , W . M . ; A . C . Everitt , F . H . Steward . Fishenden . P . M . ; H . Meadows , P . M .: G . Durant , W . A . Martin , T . Flynn , C . W . Girling , J . Miller , J . P . Bliss , Speller , J . Cheverton , J . Copper , A . T . Eyers , R . T . West , and others . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmedthe report of the Audit Committee was adopted . Ths W . M . elect , Bro . T .

, Stokes , was then presented by Bro . William Baker , P . M ., and installed into the chair by Bro . J . G . Robeson . The new W . M . afterwards appointed and invested his officers and addressed them in suitable terms as to their respective duties , but made special mention ot Bro . William Baker , P . M ., for his efficient service that evening as D . of C . They were as follows : Bros . J . G . Robeson , I . P . M . ; A . Fergusson , S . W . ; A . J . Rippin , J . W . j T . Cohu , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Smith , P . M ., Sec ; R . F . Rocie , S . D . j W / L Lockett , J . D . j W . J . Fishleigh , I . G . ; William Baker , P . M ., D . of C . ; E .

Chatterton , P . M ., Org . ; J . Collins and F . H . Farr , btewards ; and U . Couchman , Tyler . The delivery of the customary addresses was very ably and impressively rendered by Bro . J . G . Robeson , and he is to be congratulated on the exemplary manner in which he carried out the installation ceremony . The W . M . then presented , on behalf of the lodge , a handsome iSct . Gold jewel , also P . M . collar and Silver jewel to Bro . J . G . Robeson , I . P . M ., which , he stated , he did with much pleasure , as it was a slight return for his great

seivices , and if anyone had earned the jewel , Bro . Robeson had . Bro . Robeson , in reply , tendered his thanks for the jewelf . The jewels bore the following inscription : "Presented to Bro . John G . Robeson , P . M ., by the Lion and Lamb Lodge in recognition of his services as W . M . during the year 1899-1900 . " On the motion of Bro . T . Cohu , P . M ., it was resolved that the sum of 20 guineas be taken from the lodge funds and placed on the list of the W . M ., who was going up as Stewaid at the festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution in 1901 . Other

business followed , after which the lodge was closed . The brethren then partook of a superb banquet , which was admirably served . At the conclusion of the repast , the W . M ., Bro . Stokes , stated that the first toast he had the honour to propose was " The Queen and the Craft . " It was one that was always received with the utmost enthusiasm at every Masonic gathering , and it was particularly acceptable that evening as was the good news of the relief of Ladysmith—( great applause)—anc" her Majesty had much concern for all her brave soldiers .

The toast was received with much enthusiasm , and immediately afterwards the National Anthem was sung , followed with a verse of "Rule Britannia , " and three ringing cheers were given for her Majesty when the Union J ack was displayed . "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " having been honoured , The W . M . gave " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and said they were a

representative body . They had many G . Officers who were serving their country atthe front , and Freemasonry was well represented in South Africa . They were honoured that evening with the presence of Bros . Geo . Everett , P . G . T . ; Captain R . G . Hall , P . G . S . B . ; H . Tipper , P . A . G . P . ; and H . Sadler , G . Tyler , and they were proud to have them there .

In response , Bro . Geo . Eveiett , P . G . T ., stated that that day had been one of rejoicing throughout the land . A great day for the Smiths , especially the ladies of that large family ( Ladysmith ) , and every one was delighted that she had been delivered of all her trouble . He appreciated the way the toast had been received , and he was glad to be there that evening to witness the proceedings in the lodge . The G . Oflicers were always delighted to see work well done as it had been that night . The banquet was excellent , and the Grand Officers would carry away with them a kind recollection of

theii proceedings and the entertainment provided . Bro . Capt . R . G . Hall , P . G . S . B ., also responded , and stated that it was one of the pleasantest instances of his life to see the W . M ., his old friend of 2 ) years' standing , instal ' ed into the chair . He had only been there once before when the W . M . was initiated and he was glad to find he had made so much progress i n the Craft . Bro . Henty Sadler , Grand T y ler , also acknowledged the toast , observing that he was indebted to his dear friend , Bro . Cohu , for being there . He did not often visit

lodges because he had to attend many at their birth , but he was pleased he had come as he intended to have a good look at some of the lodge ' s curiosities . Bro . J . G . Robeson , I . P . M ., gave "The W . M ., Bro . Thcs . Ptoke =, " and said it was a great pleasure to propose the toast , especially as Bro . Stokes had made himself veiy much loved by the members . His good working that night and what they knew he could do of the ritual , and his genial manner and friendship to them all , would make him a great success as W . M . . . . . . _ „ .

Tie W . M ., Bro . Stokes , who was enthusiastically received , thanked Bro . Robeson for his kind woids , and said he wished he deserved half the good things said of him ; but he hoped the recept on they had given Wm would prove a good augury lor Ms year of ofiice , and with the assistance of his officers he would do his very utmost to promote the interests of their good old lodge . The W . M . proposed "The I . P . M . and Installing Master , Bro . Robeson , " and said that during his j ear of office his excellent working of the ritual had given every satis-

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faction to the members and their many visitors , and they wou'd a ! agree tilt his fe u l " ° f tlle ' nsta " ' ceremony was perfect . He had the hono ir to or isen " : hm on behalf of the officers and initiates during his year of office with an altu n containing a cabinet photo ot each , and he hoped Bro . Robeson would always look upon it as a happy memento of his successful reign as W . M ., and that it would evir remind him of his officers and initiates . The album which had been specially made to take cabinet po-traits only , was bound in best morocco , having the recipient ' s monogram in relief o . i fro a' , and | on the first page the following inscription handsomely illuminated : —

PRESENTED TO WOR . BRO . JOHN G . ROBESON , I . P . M ., by the OFFICERS A . VD INITIATES During his year nf Office as Woit « HiPFUL MASTER In tcken cf the esteem and fraternal regard in which he is held by them and all the Members of the

LION AND LAMB LODGE . No . 192 , and in recognition of the SKILL AND ABILITY With which he carried out t > e duttes of the chair ; also of the courteous and genial manner in which he presided over them during the year 1899-1900 . MARCH IST , 1900 .

Bro . Robeson , I . P . M ., on rising to respond was received witb acclamation . In earnest terms he thanked them for the hearty manner the toast had been received and for their welcome . He could hardly express in words what he felt towards his officers and his initiates , and he appreciated the handsome album from them . He had also been jr i ' ent , hat evenin £ of a si , ver c ! e ar case from the Auditors , Bros . Collins , Farr , and Lloyd , and a eold mounted amber cigar holder enclosed in a silver case , the gift of his I . P . M ., Bro . William Baker , and their great kindness had ov ; rwhelm ? d hi-n .

THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER . In submitting the toast of " The Visitors , " the W . M . observed tbat the lodge was second to none in the welcome it extended to their visitors , and he hoped those who had not been there before would come again . They had with them that evening Bro . D . Harlow , P . M ., and the lodge owed him a deep debt of gratitude for his great instruction in the ritual , and he ( the W . M . ) and many members of the lodge had to thank

Bro . Harlow for their Masonic knowledge , as he was a clever and painstaking Preceptor , and he had much pleasure in coupling his name with the toast . In response , Bro . D . Harlow , P . M ., stated that he was proud to be there , and he had been a visitor for many years . The W . M . had kindly referred to the Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , of which he was the Preceptor , and it was happiness to him to be reminded of the many pleasant evenings he had spent in that lodge of instruction

, and the members of the Lion and Lamb Lodge were more numerous in attendance than those of the Prosperity Lodge . The visitors were proud to be there , and they sincerely hoped to be invited on many occasions , and while the work continued as was done that night they would always have a grand treat . Bro . Fpeller also acknowledged the toast , which he did in an able speech .

The Worshipful Master proposed " Ihe Masonic Charities , " remarking that no words of his weie necessary to extol the toast . They knew that he was going up next year as Steward for the Old People , and in very eloquent terms he urged them to give liberally to his list to suopoit those who were not able to help themselves . He was in hopes of havi ng Bro . Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . L , there to respond , and he trusted the absence of an eloquent speech from him would not affect his list in

amount . » The Woishipful Master gave " The Past Masters , " and said they could rely upon them to give the lodge evety support . The oldest was Bro . J . G . Marsh , P . M ., who had been a member of the lodge for 40 years but a Mason of 50 yearr' standing . Then they had Bro . T . Cohu , P . M ., also a veteran , Bros . Hughes , P . M ., and James Smith , P . M ., and of the more recent ones was Bro . William Baker , P . M ., whese brilliant year of office would never be forgotten .

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