Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-21
A BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Rev. John Dinsmore Celebrates 84th
Anniversary In Waterville.

One of the most interesting birthday
anniversary observances which has
been held in the city for some time
was one which marked the Saith ami
versary of the birth of Rev. John Dins-
more. formerly well-known and high
ly respected preached of the Congrega-
tional denomination. he event was one
which showed the devotion of many
true friends which Mr.. and Mrs. Dins-
more have made during many pastor
ates which have been held during the
81 years of their married life. The
room i'm which the couple We're sitting
after the most of their friends had left.
Thursday evening, was made beautiful
and cheerful by the profusion of hot
house luXurieS, and marks of remem-
hrance. but more especially by the
smiles of contentment which had not
wholly vanished from the faces of Mr..
and Mrs. Dinsmore, at the thoughts of
the happy incidents of the day.
A pile of letters which numbered 50
in all had been received and read. and
it is pleasing to note that in one of
them was found a crisp $40 bill which
had been sent by a devoted friend in
Lewiston. birthday cakes and other
forms of refreshments also adorned Il
table, which had been spread to receive
them.
The guests of the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. +. Smell. where the aged couple
have been residing the past winter. be-
gan to arrive on the early morning
trains, and the old adaGe. "the more
the merrier," WAS illustrated with
pleasing effect before the day had
come to a close. Among the guests
from out of town We're Mrs. Susan S.
Dinsmore. Mrs. Levi Weston and Mrs.
Marcia Bacon. sisters of Mr.. Dinsmore
from SkOwhegan; two cousins from
Madison. Mrs. V. P. ]. and Mrs. Ma
than 4. Weston with her daughter.
Miss Emily. and son. Nathan c.
DinSmore and a grandson. Harold, al
so from Madison. In addition to these
were many friends from Waterville
and Winslow who called for brief Wis
its during the day, among whom was
Rev. E. L. Marsh of the Congregational
church of this city. Some of those who
could not be present sent their regards
by appropriate bouquets. large clus-
ter of pink and white carnations We're
received from Mrs. Levi Weston of
Skowhegan, another vase of pinks and
carnations were received from Walter
r. Kennison of this city. a beautiful
array of roses from a nephew of Mr..
Dinsmore. Prof. Charles Weston OF the
University of Maine and carnations
from Charles Aver of Watervile. Mrs.
William Garland of Winslow sent
a handsome bouquet of carnations and
mayIowers. the latter Of which were
gathered by her daughter.
The birthday cakes We're brought nv
Mrs. Nathan Dinsmore and Mrs.
Charles Aver AS if something was
lacking to make the outfit complete,
Mrs. William A. Hagar of this city,
brought an abundance of ice cream
which had a delightful flavor well suit
ed to the occasion.
The Rev John Dinsmore has held
pulpts in many parishes throughout
Maine through long career as pastor,
all of which remember him with evil
dent feelings Of appreciat ton. Since his
first charge in North Hampden. n. H..
his labors have been confined in Maine
marshes. among which have been
Harpswell Brunswick and W-mslow
There is every prospect of other like
birthday anniversaries being celebrat-