A master's job is never done, it lives on through the ages.

The Installation of Officers was held on January 3rd and their was in attendance a big crowd of Mason's and their families and friends, musical selections were performed by Miss B. Weldon and Mr. W. James, with refreshments, visiting, and dancing filling out the evening.

In the stated meeting of January, it was decided that in a long standing policy of the Lodge not to rent to anyone else but those inside the fraternity, The Rebecca's, were denied permission to rent the Lodge.

On March 11, 1948 the "Freedom Train" rolled into Fresno and Mason's were asked to attend to show their patronage towards our Armed Forces for their great efforts in World War II. A report form the building committee informed the Lodge that it was now in good shape and all that was left to do was to pave the lots on the north side of the building, which is now our parking lot.

In May, Bro. N. E. Davis of Chickeley Lodge 604 of the Grand Lodge of England was a visitor and gave a talk on the difference's between Masonry in America and his native England.

Past Masters night had over 100 visitors and all dined on a fine dinner before hand. In June an official communication was read regarding formation of a new Lodge in the district. Ponderosa Lodge was being formed and there were listed the 25 charter members.

In July the bill for paving was paid so the parking lot was completed and there was discussion of a water cooler downstairs and the building committee suggested a "old ice box" system, whatever that may have been! hehehe

In September the officers of the Lodge were authorized to sell off enough of the War Bonds being held to relieve any debt that may be incurred before receiving the dues for 1949.

On October 27th Bro L. E. Weldon the oldest living Past Master and the last living charter member of Clovis Lodge was laid to rest in Clovis Cemetery. His pallbearers were 6 members of Clovis Lodge including 4 Past Masters. Brother Weldon took an active roll in the formation of Clovis Lodge and took an active interest in the Lodge until his death. His council and admonitions and his interest in the cause of civic advancement may well be remembered by those of us who remain as an exemplification of the pure principles of Masonry.

The Roll Call dinner having been moved to a date of its own by motion and vote enjoyed its first success by the largest group ever assembled for this reason. The dues were officially raised to $12.00 per year starting in 1949. The Secretary's salary was again raised to $60.00 per month. (You really have to watch those Secretaries!!! hehehe)