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

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(Special).-A large company. OF rela-
tives and friends met Saturday eve
ming at the Friends church to celebrate
the s5th birthday Of Charles NJ. Bailey.
the veteran oilcloth manufacturer of
Winthrop.
About 6 P. NJ. people began to gath
err in the social assembly room of the
church. where greetings were ex-
changed. At $50 the company ad-
journed to the dining parlors. where
as many as could be seated sat down
to harvest supper. While the second
table was being served those who had
already dined passed to the assembly
room, where the guests united for a
pleasant half hour in singing the old
hymns selected and led by C.. M.
Bailey. It was found that so many
were present that it was necessary in
order to seat all the guests to adjourn
to the main auditorium room Of the
church, where the program Of the
evening was continued.
MF. 7IHoNIey SPoANs
Rev. Mr.. Hinckley Of Good Will
Farm was called on to speak and told
several stories. He spoke Of the great
good Mr.. Bailey had done for the in
stitution which he represented as well
as for many others throughout New
England. He told Of the warm esteem
| in which the boys Of Good Will held
Mr.. Bailey and as token Of their
feelings for him. presented him with
a bouquet of 95 beautiful carnations.
| MIR. Bailey responded with a few
well chosen words Of thanks. He said
that the mistakes Of his life had been
many but he had the strongest con-
victions in the blessings Of striving to
| live a Christian life. It had come to
him very strongly in the past few days
that it has very unlikely that there
could be another birthday celebration
and he was nearly ready to resign
himself to Him who doeth all things
WE'LL
Rev. Smith Baker of Boston, who
has been conducting -evangelistic SER
vices at the Baptist church. East VIM
throp, was next called and proved
and interesting and forceful speaker.
He paid glowing tribute to the long
life of Mr. Bailey we'll spent in Chris
tan work. He told of the years of Ia
Dor of the Bailey Praying Band in
teaching others to lead a Christian life
and the homes that had been lifted
and gladdened by the sincere workers.
Although he had never met Mr.. Bail
ey before that evening, he felt him to
be brother working in common
cause and deemed it a great privilege
to be present and shake his hand.
Mr.. Hinton of Bates College related
the circumstances Of his acquaintance
with Mr.. Bailey and told several inter-
lesting stories.
A Gift to Mr.. Bailey
Mrs. H. ]. Bailey presented Mr..
Bailey with a beautiful birthday cake
and in making the presentation speech
stated that the wilderness of the frost
ing represented the purity of his life.
The sweetness. represented the sweet
ness of his character; and when the
cake was cut it would give him
strength as he had given strength to
others.
During the program. Mr.. Hinton. a
student at Bates College, at the sug-
Igestion of Mr.. Bailey, rendered several
solos. A number Of church hymns Sc
lected by Mr.. Bailey were sung. all
the guests joining with Winthrop
greatest citizen. -
A Young Old Gentleman
Although Mr.. Charles NJ Bailey has
attained an age not given to many, he
enjoyed the evening as keenly as any
of the younger members. His enthusi.
asm was that of much younger man
and it Is almost hard to believe that
he has reached his 95th birthday. Every
day sees him at his business Office
at his factory, three miles from his
residence. 1t matters not what the
weather, his heart is strong for his
| work. his step is firm, and his many
friends In every section will all unite
in wishing that this grand old gentle