Show surprised on sunday our worthy townsman sir mr jas gale the pioneer undertaker annually commemorates his nd venton this mundane sphere on the lath of may blay lat monday iio lie attained the mature age of 54 years spent in usefulness to himself and his surroundings su r roun dings james is not much on oil the surprise and is generally generall y case hardened against surprises but this time he be was tak taken en by surprise indeed on oil sunday most of the members of his family were gathered at tho the cheery dinner table and partook of a delicious meal after which brother gale was coaxed into the parlor where in tho the midst of all who are dear and near to him he was overwhelmed with presents of a beautiful as well as useful character we combine our wishes with theirs that mr gale may eee see many happy returns of the joyous day |