OCR Text |
Show A Genuine Surprise, j On Monday, Grandmother Strong, j living in the Tenth ward, well known j to mauy of the t-w.y settlers of Utah, I attained to tbe 73d year of her age. In the summer months this venerable 'ady epsnds the time on her farm in Emigration Canon, and her friends being advised that ehe was comirg home on tbat evening got op a surprise sur-prise for tbe lady. Thirty-five children child-ren and grand-children assembled in her house, with several members of tne Female Relief Society, of which Mxa. Strone has lone been tbe Dresid ing spirit. When she opened the door and sensed the design of tbe gathering, her heart was so filled with joy that tears were the only means at her command with which to express her motherly gratitude. Her friends wish her "many happy returne," etc. |