Dr John Smail JP, Past Master, proposed with his customary humorous, well researched and entertaining “Toast to the Lassies”. Not to be outdone, Dorothy Newlands of Lauriston responded in an equally humorous and interesting manner on behalf of the Lassies. She then presented the Guild with her own shepherd’s crook which the Master graciously accepted on behalf of the Guild. The crook is to be presented to the Chamberlain's Court at Guildhall shortly where new Freemen of the City of London and their guests will be able to have their photograph taken with it.

Photos of the event, courtesy of Peter Holland Photography, can be found here https://www.guild-freemen-london.co.uk/gallery/home/burns-night-supper-1