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A master's job is
never done, it lives on through the ages.
The annual Installation of Officer's was held on January 7th, and Mrs. Chester Bretz sang 2 number accompanied by Bro. Chambers during the ceremonies, light refreshments were served in the dining hall following the Installation.
In the January stated meeting it was passed by motion and vote to give some sort of recognition to Bro. Louis Dwight who retired after 24 years at the organ for Clovis Lodge. In March Bro. Dwight was called to the East and was presented with a certificate of appreciation for his 24 years of service to the Lodge. Bro. Glenn Austin, the new Organist, led the crowd in a verse of "for he's a jolly good fellow."
In March there were degree's from both of the teams from the power companies. This month the brethren from Big Creek came to Clovis Lodge to put on a degree and the brethren from PG&E had a degree near the end of the month.
On April 7th Past Master Julius C. Galliano passed away and was laid to rest on April 11th after a service at Boice Funeral Home. Kind words spoken were," Bro. Galliano could truly be said to be a good man and a good Mason. The great number of friends attending his service attested to the high regard in which he was held by the community. His faithful service to the Lodge will long be remembered. Another link of the fraternal chain has been severed."
In July several items were being repaired and replaced at Clovis Lodge, the purchase of a new dishwasher for the Kitchen and 50 folding chairs were referred to the building committee. The annual picnic in Shaver Lake was enjoyed by all who attended.
On September 14th, the District Inspector, Bro. Sam E. Dollar, was present to bestow upon the Secretary his fifty year pin. Several Past Master's with whom Bro. Howison served came forward and made several well rounded remarks.
Bro. William Jefferson Dawson passed away and was laid to rest on November 14th in Fresno California. Bro. Dawson was a lifelong resident of the Clovis-Fresno area and was a member of Clovis Lodge for many years.
The annual Roll Call Dinner was held on December 7th and the Brethren lost in this year were: Bro's Donald Joseph Reyburn, Thomas Truman Moulton, Julius C. Galliano PM, Randall Walton Argo, William Austin Briggs, Harry Earl Sager, Alexander Frederick Rothermel, C. Todd Clark, Monte Vere Morgan, and William Jefferson Dawson.
On January 1, 1976, Bro. John Rider passed away. Kind words spoken were, "Bro. John will be greatly missed by Clovis Lodge as he has been very active since becoming a member. He was a student of Masonic History and gave us the benefit of all of his research." |
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