The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-04
HAPPY OCCASION
Mr.. Charles Reid Reaches the Ninety
Seventh Mile Post Of Life.
IN BUSINESS FOR SEvEATY-SlX YEARS
Almost Unbroken Dy liIness-RIis
aon. and Useful l.ife-rsorn fn scot.
land la 1S0O-Thc Family Reunion
List or Those From u Distnncc-
The Great Grnndchiitren.


The Great Grnndchii,tren.
Il isn't often that man has tho
chance or looking backward almost n
century, over quarters OF which
nave been actively and uscfully spent
IN the changing relations Of business.
YET sucE is the privilege OF Mr. Charles
Reid. who, to-day, at his beautiful home
on East Main street, celebrates thc o7th
anniversary OF his birth n
AS always heretofore the occasion is;
made a notable one, including amon.. lis
pleasant features Il charmtlg reunion of
me iamlly-childrcn, grandchildren and
great EraNdchldren-an ever mnmDr,
pie and delightful reception to friends
IN Inc early evening, and the receiving
Oh numerous presents from those who
ioVe. honor ana esteem him--and their
name IS !cGion-for in the course Of his
loving splendid life he has won and held
me admiration ana affection OF all with
whom he has come in contact
~ ft@id was born almost with the
century. The actual date bcin,, April a.
lSto ana with the century has grown
oid III years. though mis- heart is still
young ana his vigor Remarkable all
thinSS considered. and Of 4 sort found
Only IN those who have used life's on
portunlties wisely ana right nusiy With
the exception of slight deafness he
possesses none Of the ills 10 which old
a$e rs heir and the siivery hair above
his brow tend only to render his stronc.
FEATURES the more handsome
BORN IN SCOTLAND.
His birthplace was Forter. in Scot
lstnd, put he was brought to this country
sixteen months after he came into The
world. and has remained here ever since.
mol only In America. but Norfolk itself.
re mas, III that TING, seen many changes
ana from his life have passed many of
the faces and friends that made IL
spring-tnie joyous. lie has, literally
grown up with the country. ana has seen
II develop from 4 babe among nations
to The greatest republic on earth, in
which time he has Witnessed the cleo
ton or eighteen Presidents, from JEFF
ferson to Mckinney. anu has seen nc
country pass through three great wars
that of 1872, with Mexico, ana 1861 -65.
tie mas seen Norfolk grow from q lit
tie village Of 4 few thousand inhabi-
tantS 10 Il great commercial centre, and
mas been eye witness 10 all Tie condi-
tons that have made this devaiopmeu;
possible.
SEVENTY-SIN YEARS OLD.
~ the age OF y. sevcnty-six years ago,
Mr.. Reid first engaged in business for
himself and has beer constantly in mer-
cantlie pursuits UP to the present He
Is now engaged in the :>tave business
and has his office on Nivison street,
making the trip TO and from home afoot
! III pretty weather, and rarely ever
missing 4 day 1T his desk. His hosts of
! friends wish him many more years of
| health and many more reunions such as
to-day will see 1~~
Among the pleasant events Of the
evening, and one which ia always looked
| Forward to with delight by the yoI1n Ger
! memherS OF the family. is when accord
J ing to his invariable custom Mr.. Reid.
Just before the day Is over, Joins in the
sports Of his Observation-Disclosures. OF
whom there are over forty. and hecom es
Il participant in their games and child
deriul event and is looked forward ia
by the little ones very much rs they
regard the approach OF Christmas.
| THE REUNION.
| Owing to illness in various branches of
me FAMILY the number present at The
reunion this year will be less than usual
| Among those who have arrived are the
| following:
Mr.. Reid's only living sister. Mrs. r
II. Haskell Of Baltimore. accompanieI
BY her daughter Miss Haskell; his
| daughter Mrs. G. T.. 'rhorburn OF Mex
York. and daughter. Miss Hattie: q
granddaughter Mrs. Alexander Tur.
stat OF Washington; n granddaughter,
and grandson. Mrs J. Hayden Gilman
and Mr.. @Nlfrcd Gray. bolh OF Richmond
a granddaughter. Mrs. Charles Slaugh-
| ter. Of Duluth. Mimi, accompanied by
her children, Master Charles and Miss
| Sue Reid Slaughter.
The beautiful residence is perfumc(
| from top TO bottom with the wonder
fully beautiful flowers that have beer
sent to Mr.. Reid by friends and rcla tiyes
| in all parts Of the country Roses, car.
Inations, lilies. NioetS are everywhere. or
tables. mantcls and stairways, in grea,
| splendid radiant banks OF bloom and
| scent, exquisitely lovely
a large number Of very handsome
| presents have also been sent, and The
| good things that have been arranged
upon the tables in the back parlor are II
| themselves 4 sight to make chidrcn's
| dreams Il deep roscatc. They include
two immense and beautiful cakes, nearl,
| Two rect across. sent from Baltimore.
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