Birthday Surprise.On last Saturday, Oct. 80th., the children und grandchildren of Mr. .lettse Patton gathered at hit* home near Maxville to help liim ceiebiate Itih 7 Iih. birthday antii* vaiaury. At the noon hour u» the table wee fairy groaning under ouch a loud of everything that wan good to out, Mr. Patton came in from milling meal and tho Biirprine was certainly complete. After he had given theui all a welcomegreeting, everybody there did their beet to relieve tho table of it« burden, The afternoon wna spent in eingiing und social conversationwhich w'an greatly enjoy*U i*y all.Mr. Patton whm the recipient of many pretty post cards and prea ents. Those present wore: Mr.and Mrs. Jcaae Patton, Mihu Nun Patton, of Mexvill*, Mi. und Mm. David Clark and children, of Hu*! gm Grove, Mr, and Mr*. Mike Holey and children, of Dutch Kidge, Mr. and Mib. Albert Patton I and imn, of Mu wille, Mr. und Mr*. Herbert MiubIiuII und SOD,1 Mr. and Mm. Geo. 11 Until et and. daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Klmer Patton und children, Mr. und Mrs. Geo. Patton und childun, all of Now Struitavllle. At a late hour they all departed, thinking the day well *peut anil wi.-hing Mr. and Mia. Patton many more ouch happy relume. A Kuuan