It has been a, custom, since Rt. Wor. Bro. Parkinson was installed Master of this Research Lodge, for the newly installed Master to give an address to the brethren.
This custom has much to commend it and might with profit be incorporated in, the Research Lodge By-Laws.
First I would like to say that I am not insensible to the honour that members of this Research Lodge have conferred on me by electing me as their Master.
As the Ritual says "This is the highest honour that the members of a Lodge can confer on any of its members." To receive such an honour brings with it obligations which I hope I shall be able to discharge honourably to myself and with satisfaction to the members of the Research Lodge.
