Evening journal., 1917-01-16
e YEARS service
At ROCKLAHD Mill
Workers and Friends OF John
]. Harris Make Anniver-
Sary Notable Event
HANDSOME CLOCK
FOR THE HOST

Friendships made more than a score
Of years ago we're cemented into
stronger bonds last night at the
handsome residence OF John J. Har-
ris, at Rockland, when Mr. Har-
ris who, yesterday, observed his twen-
ty-second anniversary as superinten-
dent of the Rockland Mills of the Jes-
sup and Moore Paper Company was
given a surprise by his fellow work
ers and friends. The affair was at
tended by more than 200 persons,
among whom were members Of Will
mington Lodge of Elks, who adjourn
ed their weekly meeting early and
went to the Harris homestead in au-
tomobiles. Friendship, esteem and evil
dences of love overwhelmed the host
of the evening when he entered his
home shortly before o o'clock. 1t was
several minutes before he could re-
cover his. composure.
The Harris homestead was In total
darkness when Mr.. Harris. accom-
panied by L. Scott Townsend, arrived,
but as the host entered his doorway,
The lights we're flashed and an orches-
ira concealed behind bower OF cedar
boughs played For He's a jolly Good
Fellow" and as the strains OF the
music ceased all present broke forth
into song which ended In Mr.. Harris
and Nathan Miller, of this city, open
ng the dance in the hall Of the home
The reception accorded Mr.. Harris
was notable from the evidences of
friendship shown Mr.. Harris. Men
who have labored with him for years,
heir wives and children had called
at the Harris homestead to pay their
-espects
While the reception within the Harris
homo was a surprise, scores of children
and men with horns and rattles Of every
description stood in tbs darkness on th'
porch and welcomed Mr.. Harris hom'
with q din that would equal a New
Years eve celebration in any largl
town.
Following the singing by those insid
the home, Mr.. Harris was called to thl
reception hall, where he was presente,
with a handsome grandfather's clock, I
gift from the employees Of the ROcklant
mills.
J. Newton Wetstein, a resident O
Rockland, was spokesman for the EN-
ployes, and in presenting the clock said
Mr.. Harris, as you will note, / hav,
been called upon by the employees o
the Jessup & Moore paper mill TO ac
as their spokesman in conveying tn
message they have for you this evening
and / feel peculiarly honored in beinl
selected, as it means they consider mi
zone Of the bunch" as IL were.
This evening marks an epoch in you
career In this community and this gath
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you than the tongue OF any silver
tongued orator could describe.
"1his being the occasion Of the 22
anniversary of your connection with tn
mill as superintendent, your co-worker
and employees have planned and put int
being this surprise party In your honor
"You must indeed feel highly gratife
to find this spirit Of enthusiasm and 10y
atty manifested by your employees a
they have gathered here to pay thi
tribute of love, esteem and goodwill to
wards you, their chief.
"As understand It, you have at vari
ous times been complimented and re
warded by the company for your zea
and devotion to their interests, and th
results you accomplished, and you mus
have felt highly honored
"But this evening, as you gaze at IN
scene in front of you you must feel
deeper sense Of honor and pride in tn
realization that while laboring in the II
terests Of the company, you have nc
neglected the welfare or the interests {
those under your direction, as is ev
denced by the affection your employs
have toward you.
ain this day of strife, In this day {
abnormal prosperity, many conflict
have arisen between labor and capita