While appreciating the honour that you have, conferred upon me this evening in electing me as Worshipful Master of this Lodge of Research, I feel rather concerned about this my first duty, that of giving the address this evening.
Some years ago, when R.W. Bro. Parkinson inaugurated the practice of the W.M. giving the address at the installation meeting, it did not commend itself to me; but, having of necessity given the matter further consideration, I have changed my mind and now feel that it is a wise and useful practice.
