Information Regarding Whiting & Davis

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Golden Anniversary

Charles A. Whiting Celebrates His 50th Year with the Whiting & Davis Co.

PLAINVLILE, Mass., July 12.—The Whiting & Davis Co. clambake to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Charles A. Whiting’s connection with that concern was held today, when all the employes of the firm, members of the Plainville fire department, members of John Edward MacNail Post of the American Legion, Plainville town officials, personal friends and merchants of this town were personal guests of Mr. Whiting, who gave the bake.

There were more than 700 persons in the gathering. There was a band concert by the Weymouth Post American Legion Band during the afternoon and a long card of field sports and athletic games furnished amusement. Prizes were awarded the winners in the several events.

Guests came from far and near and included business associates, relatives, wholesalers and representatives of the local clergy. In fitting words, Sturgis Rice, general manager, and son-in-law of Mr. Whiting, opened the ceremonies and presented to him on behalf of the Managers Association a specially struck gold medal commemorating the event.

Mr. Whiting responded with very fitting words outlining some of the high lights during the past 50 years. He told how he walked to Plainville (legend has it, leading a cow) and accepted a position as office boy with Wade, Davis & Co. He said that the factory was closed on the day of his arrival, and would not open until Monday morning. This set him back a matter of 90 cents on his board bill, and he said he had not caught up even today. He spoke of the early days when his wife was the office girl and he the office boy. He mentioned the numbers of employes, 245 in number who have been with the company for more than five years, and expressed surprise that so many could stand him for so long.

Mr. Whiting was born July 4, 1864, at Cumberland, R. I., and came to work for the Wade & Davis Co., as office boy on July 13, 1880. He became a member of the firm in 1896 and the name was changed to Whiting & Davis in 1907 and a year later Mr. Whiting having purchased Mr. Davis’ interest, and the business became incorporated under the present name of the Whiting & Davis Co., Inc.

Yesterday all employes who have worked for the Whiting & Davis Co., Inc., for more than five years were given service buttons by Mr. Whiting. Heading the list were Oscar Walden, Thomas Tierney and John Leffler, each of whom has been in the employ of this concern for more than 50 years.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 17th July 1930

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Numerous manufacturers throughout this State have opened their establishments to visitors coming to this section for the Tercentenary. Among these manufacturers are L. G. Balfour Co., North Attleboro; Towle Mfg. Co., Newburyport; Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen & Co., Greenfield; Whiting & Davis Co., Plainville; Reed & Barton, Taunton.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 17th July 1930

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Whiting & Davis Company - Plainville, Mass. - 1927

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