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A master's job is
never done, it lives on through the ages.
Installation was held on the 10th of January and musical vocals were sang by the students and faculty of Sierra High School. Refreshments were served in the dining hall and it was said that all who attended had a very good time.
At a third degree in March, the Organist Bro. L. Dwight, was honored for his 80th birthday and a cake was served in the dining hall in his honor. On the 9th of March, Bro. R. Chrismer acted as the Master of the Lodge in the passing of his two sons to the degree of Fellow craft.
On April 16th the night was to be known as the "Bro. Carl Larson Night," as he was moving to Colorado and was presented with a beautiful clock from the members of the Lodge as a token of their esteem in regard to all of his hard work at the Lodge.
In May Bro. G. Reyburn reported that he was endeavoring to get pictures of all of the original Charter Members of Clovis Lodge and was granted the right to incur any expenses he felt necessary to accomplish this task. (Man, can I ever feel this guys pain!!! hehehe) There was also a discussion on having 30 and 40 years service pins made for the Lodge.
Also in May there was a degree that was conferred by the Saint John's Lodge from Walnut Creek, California who were under dispensation from the Grand Lodge of California and they performed the entire degree from opening until closing.
On May 21st there was a Past Masters night where all of the Past Master's of Clovis Lodge put on a degree. All of the early Past Master's who didn't receive any sort of recognition for their service to the Lodge because of financial constraints, received a gold Masonic watch that was ordered especially for them, and presented in front of the large crowd that attended the event.
In December the annual Roll Call dinner was held with almost 200 people in attendance. A big night of entertainment was enjoyed by all and there were a lot of stories told about the early days of Clovis Lodge.
In The month of January of 1954 it was decided to give the Secretary another raise in his salary, this time to $75.00 per month. Motion carried and it was unanimous.
On September 6, 1962 Past Master Richard Bradford passed away in Fresno and was laid to rest at Tollhouse Cemetery on September 10, 1962. The large crowd of people gathering at his service gave credence to Brother Dick's popularity in the community.
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