1923 and an interesting event in Buffaloism took place at Ye Kingsley Lodge, Bideford.

Brother Harry Pickard, KOM, provincial grand master, raised several Brothers to the second degree. Knight Stacey of Ye Barum Lodge presided, and was supported by a large company of Barum Lodge brethren, representatives from the Capstan Lodge, Ilfracombe, being also present. The following Brethren were raised to the 2nd degree: Bros T Cleverdon, F H Bryan, J H Palmer and R Palmer of Ye Kingsley Lodge; Bros G E Davolls, J Tour, C W Shillum and N Pine of Ye Barum Lodge. The Sponsors were Bros C F Miles, CP, T C Trengrove, CP, H Symons, CP, and an appreciation jewel to Bro T C Trengrove, CP. The Lodge officers present were WP Bro. F W Stacey, KOM CM Bro. G Moyses, CSec, Bro. H Palmer, AB. Bro C F Miles, CP, CTy Bro C Waldron, CCh Bro G F Strudwick, CReg Bro A Lewis, CCon Bro J West CMins, Bro F T C Treas. Bro J H Palmer, C Walter, Bro P Kelly.