Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-23
STATE HOUSE FAM|LY HONORS
BIRTHDAY COVE RN0R BAXTER
BY JOLLY PARTY At CAPITOL

Z Chesterfield in his letters to his son
wrote: know the true value Of time:
| snatch. seize and enjoy every moment
of it. No idleness, no procrastination;
| never put off until tomorrow what you
| can do today"
These and other words Of wisdom re-
gard'pg the value of time comprised a
most interesting message brought by
Stata Librarian Henry E. Dunnack to
| the members Of 1.-THE State House Fam
| lily" gathered Wednesday afternoon in
| the Hall Of Representatives. This dis
| sertition prefaced the fact that
Wednesday was the birthday Of Gov
error Percival p. Baxter and that all
! who ERE employed in the State depart
their congratulations.
The gathering was presided over by
Col. Albert Greenlaw, member of the
governors staff, who introduced as the
speaker Rev. Mr.. Dunnack. Governor
Baxter entered the hall and was escort
ed to sea: on the platform by Daniel
Millet.. assistant to the superintendent
Of buildings.
In an address filled with wit and
humor. Mr. Dunnack told how time
was regarded by the ancients. how IS
the Years rolled by the value of time
tecame all the more apparent, until
metEcds were discovered for measur-
ing 1t and great writer's referred to
its great worth. One might have con-
oeivcd the idea that the purpose Of
the meeting was to impress upon the
employees the fact that time is fleet
ing And as If to add emphasis to the
words Of Mr.. Dunnack. in the front Of
the hall sat the recording time clack,
which formerly marked the minutes for
each State House worker-a record
system which some time ago was dis
cardcd in the building.
NJ. Dunnack referred to the fine re-
latiors existing between the heads of
state departments and the spirit OF CO.
operation which permeates the entire
tuilding. He then divulged the real
purpose of the mecting-that it was
surprise party for Governor Baxter on
his birthday.
A birthday cake prettily decorated
with six lighted candles was then car
ried down>the aisle by Charles $.
Brown superintendent OF buildings,
and was presented to the governor. AS
sr. Brcwn came into the hall all join
cd in singing "Auld Lang Syne." On
the occasion the governor was also the
recipicnt Of a gold travelling clock, the
rift from the heads of departments,
and a most appropriate gift. especial
". considering the theme under discus
sion.
II was all a complete surprise to
Governor Baxter and he admitted II.
In thanking his co-workers LOT thelr
expressions and gifts the governor
stated that upon hundreds OF occasions
he hal expressed his thoughts concern
ing the splendid feeling that exists in
the state House and he felt that II he
could let the people of the state know
this 10 would have accomplished some
thiny He stated that his only regret
vas that he could not find the time 10
reouenlly meet personally and tax
with all who work under the big DOME
but pressure of business prevented
this. And ir closing. Governor Baxter
extended a cordial invitation for each
End every member of the State House
grour to be his guests at a reception
10 be given at the Blaine House in
few weeks.
Tho members of the party then FORM
cd a long line and marched to the 1roh'
CT tao hall to shake hands with 'he
governor and to extend their congrat-
| u,atiors The birthday cake was cut
into many pieces. enough for all pres