At the time this deed was executed it was not acknowledged or placed to record, but was delivered to the plaintiff, who kept it among his papers until after the institution of this action. On the 15th day of March, 1919, the plaintiff procured said conveyance to be proven upon the oath and examination of George Chambers as to the signature of defendant, J. W. Kirkland, and said paper was thereupon registered on March 17, 1919.