Evening journal., 1912-07-13
GIFTS FOR MEN
WHO RETIRE FROM
EVENING JOURNAL

Employees OF every department of
THE EVENING JOURNAL yesterday
afternoon presented Albert w. Cum
Minis. who retired recently as editor
Of this newspaper, and Gilbert S.
Jones, who today retires as business
manager of THE EVENING JOUR-
NAL. with testimonials of the esteem
in which they are held by every man
woman and boy connected with this
newspaper. Mr.. Cummins is now
editor Of The Morning News. Mr..
Jones leaves THE JOURNAL to be-
come general manager Of The Read
ing (Pa) News, a morning newspap-
er that is to be started and publish
ed by a company which Mr.. Jones has
organized Mr.. Cummins was pre-
sented with briar pipe and a ruby
and diamond stickpin, and Mr. Jones
was presented with a meerschaum
pipe and a diamond stickpin. Both
we're completely surprised at this
manifestation Of the regard and affec-
tion in which they are held by the em-
ployes of this newspaper
II had been intended TO make the
presentation to Mr.. Cummins at a
dinner shortly after his retirement
from the editorship Of this newspaper,
but owing to the fact that one man es-
pecially desired as a participant was
in and because two others were away
on a trip the plans were changed 80
that a dual presentation ceuld be
made, II having been learned mean
while that Mr.. Jones intended to re-
tire within a short time.
Mr.. Cummins yesterday Afternoon
was asked to call for a minute or two
at THE EVENING JOURNAL office
by George Carter. editor of this news
paper, and Mr.. Jones also was re-
quested to step into the editorial room
for a minute to confer with the editor
Both were astonished when they
found the employees of the newspaper
gathered to greet them.
Mr.. Carter made the presentation
speeches. He spoke Of the esteem and
affection of the employees Of this
newspaper for Mr. Cummins and Mr.
ones. and voiced their regret that they
had retired from connection with this
publication. Mr. Carter referred to
the fact that Mr.. Cummins and Mr.
Jones are former residents Of Smyr-
ma. where he, too, formerly lived and
he told some laughable incidents of
his boyhood days with Mr.. Cummins,
and also OF his relations of earlier
days with Mr. Jones.
Mr. Carter said IT was unnecessary
for him to express the high regard In
which Mr.. Cummins and Mr. Jones
were held by the employees of the
newspaper. and he handed them the
gifts as further evidence of that bond
Of friendship and harmony that al
ways HAS existed. Mr. Carter then
shook hands with both and wished
them all success in their new ventures.
Mr. Cummins and Mr. Jones re-
spended feelingly TO the kindly words
Of Mr.. Carter and expressed their pro-
found thanks for the testimonials
They referred TO the warm spot they
had in their hearts for all the em-.
ployes and the pleasures OF their as
sociation with them during their Eve
years ownership of THE EVENING
JOURNAL. and said they always
would have a deep interest in the fu-
ture OF this publication, and OF its
employees
Mr. Cummins congratulated the
employees that they had as their editon'
man like Mr. Carter. who he said,
is a capable newspaper man. SYM
pathetic and one who would always
be interested in their welfare.
Clement b. Hallam. city editor; Miss
NJ A. Vansant, boR'Kkeeper and John
Sehl, foreman - the composing room,
also We're called upon and responded
with brief speeches. telling Of their
deep regard for Mr. Cummins and
Mr. JGDes, expressing regret az their
retlpement from this newspaper, and
wpehins them success in their new
lfentures.
Following the speeches, ice cream
was served and there was delight
ful social time typical Of the good
feeling that always has characterized
THE EVENING JOURNAL family for
the past FIVE years.
Clarence J. Pyle. who has been ad-
vertising manager OF THE EVENING
JOURNAL. has been promoted TO be
business manager TO succeed Mr.
Jones. II Is the intention Of Mr.
Jones to retain his residence in VIII
mington for several weeks. although
he will be busy in looking after plans
for the publication OF the Reading
News. and will spend much Of his
time In that city, as well as on bust
ness trips TO Chicago and New York