Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-25
Occupies Pulpit at IS

Deacon Charles NJ. Bailey, the pioneer
oiicloth manufactures, at the remark
able age of 95 years, straight as an
arrow, and firm and strong In speech,
stood up before a large gathering at
the Friends church at Winthrop Center
Sunday night and talked the Gospel to
the people in a way that revived the
souls of the listeners.
1t was a remarkable demonstration
of the virility of Christian follower
Of long experience. Still active in bust
ness life. he is none the less active in
religious work. and the large personal
following that he still maintains is I'M
usual.
Following a custom of many years.
of taking charge of the evening service
on the occasion Of his birthday. Deacon
Bailey, if anything, seemed last night
more alert than ever. Few present
could realize that he lacked but FIVE
years of the century mark Nearly all
the members of his family were pres
ent, and all joined heartily in the SER
vices.
AS showing his customary promptness
Deacon Bailey, faultlessly arrayed in
suit of broadcloth, was early on the
scene. and was busy arranging the
books and papers preparatory to the
servict.
Favorite Hymns
1.-THE Child Of a King Beautiful Riv.
err and Jesus, Lover Of My Soul'' were
some Of the hymns Deacon Bailey select
ed as being especially appropriate for
the night and the singing of them was
done with will, greatly pleasing the
deacon.
He said he believed in the old-fashion-
ed hymns, did not think they were sung
often enough, and he saw in many of
them an inspiration that should lead
men on to glory. The singers were ac-
companied on the organ by Lewis Mills
paugh, and Deacon Bailey was assiste,;
in the service by Rev. Hinckley Of the
Good Will Farm for Boys. Some of the
beautiful flowers on the desk were gifts
his birthday.
"reminiscences
OF those successful days with the
| farmers Bailey Praying band the Dea-
con spoke, and he related one or two
| incidents of a great out-pouring in the
| town of Wiscasset, giving names OF GER
tain ones who participated, showing a
| wonderful memory as to details.
1.-THE word of. God does a wonderful
work." said Deacon Bailey. 1--WE had
evidence of this all through the expe-
| riences of our Praying Band. God was
in our midst. He did the work."
| At this point Deacon Bailey read
] the 9Th Psalm and most effectively,
bringing out in the lines all the les
sons that they taught.
| Its a good thing to test Gods
word" said Deacon Bailey. TITS a
very good thing for the unbeliever"
Love Of Flowers
| u want to thank all those who
brought flowers here tonight" contin-
ued Deacon Baily. II love flowers. They
are a message to my soul. can never
get enough Of them. When I am laid
away in the vault out ycnder I don't
| want anyone to put in the newspapers
the warning which I sometimes see
friends will please omit flowers I
want at that time just as many flow
ers as friends will send"
| At the close Of the service Deacon
Bailey held an informal reception to
all those present roses and pinks.
| Many letters of congratulations were
received by Deacon Bailey from reli-
| gious associations in different parts of
| the country. .5