101 YEARS OLD
RESIDENT OF HASTINGS "STARTING TO LIVE AGAIN" [liy TELEGRAPH' —OWN CORRESPONDENT] HASTINGS, Tuesday The celebration of his 101st birthday was observed by Mr. George William Lines, of Hastings, to-day. Although disappointed that he is unable to read his newspaper, he is very much alert and takes long walks every morning. "I am feeling fine and I enjoy good health," said Mr. Lines to-day, ''but I am extremely disappointed now that I cannot follow world affairs. I do not smoke, although I do not say that is the reason why I am 101. 1 can get
about unassisted. My memory is now failing, but I must expect that at my age. 1 am extremely fortunate to be so well." Mr. Lines, who was born in Salford, Bedfordshire, received many congratulations and telegram,s to-day. To-night lie was the guest of honour it a special birthday party at which there was a huge trake with only one candle, for, he said, "I have started to live again."
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23000, 30 March 1938, Page 15
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167101 YEARS OLD New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23000, 30 March 1938, Page 15
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