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Show CIIUrKl'U. 0 CELEBRATES 80TH BIRTHDAY Judgo EH Kendall, with his children child-ren nnd relativos, celebrated his eightieth birthday anniversary with 1 a family social at his homo here. Three of his four living children wero present who with a largo numbor of relatives congratulated him on this eventful dny. Tho following poem written by his daughter tells a story In itself. It was part of a short program rendered: TO FATHER ON HIS 80TH RIRTHDAY Eighty years young, today, dear dad, Eighty years young, today. Your children meet, to givo you cheer Upon this glad birthday. Wo honor you, for your noblo worth, A father, staunch and true, Whoso wise council, has over been, A guiding star, to your children tenr Out of your ton, wo four remain, To bless nnd cherish you; Tho father, who so bravely gavo His children, the caro of a mothor too. A soldlor, you wero, for your country, And woro tho uniform of blue, A son of yours, was Just as bravo For his manhood, proved as true. Yes, fathor dear, wo lovo you, And cherish your cbuncll wise, Your teachings, aro not all In vain And wo hopo, to honor, your good nnmo. May nil your birthdays, bo as bright, As this ono Is today, 18 the slncero wish, of your children, Homer, Job, Tryphena nnd William. |