Show birthday surprise last night the residence of mr W J hancock on smith street was taken by surprise and lild bild by the captors with joy and gladness till an early hour this morning it being mr Hancocks SOth birthday after the bual congratulations the tables were spread with tho bounties of the earth to which till did ample justice tables being cleared several very serviceable vi presenta were given and thomas mr jana watts mr vest miss gibbons members of the ramify and other grandma williams in her year felt in tho dance and general merriment almost as young sa sho used to be A niece of mr 3 years old eang and recited to the amusement and satisfaction of all present alie night was in dancing recitations and general merriment the party separating at an early hour wishing mr hancock long life and prosperity the OGDEN also extends congratulations hoping that mr W J jive to enjoy with his relatives and friends many hap py returns of the season |