The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-25
States Distinguished Eli nancier H0nored By
 Hosts Of Friends

ErSklne Ramsay has spent many busy days in his 60 years of activity, but none which measured up to Wednesday, his birthday anniversary. From early morning when his nephews and nieces, children of Mir. and Mrs. Andrew Ramsay, remined him of the day, until late Wednesday night, he was receiv- ing the congratulations and plaudits of the leading men and women of this district From the moment he entered his automobile for his office, congratu- lations were showered upon the states most widely known and esteemed bachelor. Friends called over the tele- phone by the hundreds to extend felici- tations and Wednesday night 700 of them joined in honoring him at his home where he entertained with an outdoor party, barbecue and an in- formal dance.
 Red mountain was converted into ;i fairy land for the occasion. Lights were strung in every direction and tables were laden with barbecue served by Capt. Jack Phillips, assisted by several score walters. Three traffic officafs handled the cars.
 Dr. T. w. Palmer, who came from Montevallo specially to attend, in quot ing a small boy, expressed what every one felt, when he said; My Ramsay I am much obliged for your birthday"
 Guests included members of the board of education of which Mir. Ram say is president, the principals of all the schools, members of the faculties, members of the Birmingham KiwanIs club, business associates and personal friends of the honoree.
 During the barbecue service a chorus of singers from the Negro Industrial school rendered old fashioned melodies, accompanied by a portion of the school orchestra. Many compliments were paid the singers and musicians who were directed by Prof. A. H. Parker, principal of the school.
 At the beginning of the evening, 60 boys and girls from the Avondalc school, one for each year of MT. Ram says age, formed circle about him, and one recited a poem dedicated to Mir. Ramsay while the others held lighted candles. They presented lov- ing cup from the Birmingham schools. The presentation was made by Miss Sarah Harrison. Later Mir. Ramsay cut the birthday cake, from which Miss Rose Smith, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ross Smith, drew the ring.
 In his room, guests had brought MT. Ramsay any number of gifts. Notice able among them were books, toys of many hues, walking sticks, flowers in profusion and others. The 60 years of his life had scarcely contained a more pleasing experience than the attendance of his friends to the party, Mir. Ramsay said, and added that the list of guests may not have included many of his friends, whom he would have invited, had there been more time at his dis posal.
 The day started off rather promis- ing when his associate in business, George B. Mccormack, asked his part ner to a conference at 10 o'clock. Mir. Ramsay was on hand promptly. Mir. Mccormack suggested that they go into the offices of J. A. Shook, treasurer of the company, where the office staff in the Amreican Trust building was gathered, Thereupoi Mir. Shook re- minded Mir. Ramsay of the fact that the members of his organization es- teemed and loved him. Later a loving cup inscribed in terms of rare en- dearment was uncovered and presented to the confused official.
 Reply Characteristic
 Mir. Ramsay's reply was entirely char acteristic. He said he thought once, when he invited a few of his friends to celebrate the day with him, that he would request that no presents be presented, but he felt that would be presuming and cancelled the plan. He added that had he carried out the plan he would have been depriying himself of the cup, a token he would long re- member and cherish.
 You can see that am deeply grate- ful to you everyone" said Mir. Ram say, who was embarrassed for the mo- ment, "and assure you that I shall always cherish this present. am deeply touched and thank you sin cerely."
 The donors of the loving cup were :: J. A. Shook, Knox Konville, E. P. RosemOnd, W. A. Hornie, J. F. Webb, R. H. Magill, J. M. Cranford, G. T. Traywick, R E. Nelson, z. s. Nall, Fl. N. Pierce, s. E. Call, P. L. Pierce, Lil- lian Carter, Lillian Baker, Florence GOldburg, Pauline Berkowitz, Lucia Hayes, Annie Prochep.
 They also presented many toys, in- cluding railroad cars, automobiles, horns, and even long stick of red striped candy.
 In Reminiscent Mood
 In his offices again, Mir. Ramsay talked to a reporter. He was apparent ly much pleased over the messages that came to him and in answering the tele- phone displayed interest in every plan than was being made for his birthday party. He talked in a reminiscent mood. He has achieved big successes in
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