Monday Jan 18 I am fifty years old today received many many lovely cards and letters of congratulations also many beautiful flowers. Telegrams and a cablegram from Aunt Jane. In honor of my birthday the annual meeting and dinner to the Stores Organization was arranged for at the Hotel Taft. tonight, besides our entire force Cousin Lucy Cosby from Westfield, Violette, Clayton and Lota, Alice Lois Mrs. Smith, Rev and Mr Johnston Rev Harold Camp. Lewis H Chase Mr Charles Rho. Mr S.R. Matlack George W. Hanbury. Mr E.B. Pratt were present. The organization presented me with a beautiful library desk, and a huge backet of carnations, Violette and Clayton gave me on engrossed copy of the names of the participants. and Mr Matlack gave me a very wonderful desk set. T.P.H. gave me the desk chair, Sarah gave me an original copy of Dickins Bleak House. A Wonderful day. [Prev](1926_01_17.md) - [Next](1926_01_19.md) <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/d/1pY6zfsXa8rU7QU08GiYCeFWaiaLK038t">