Mrs. John Pirkel was given a surpriseparty by friends last Thursday the occasion being her birthday. The afternoon and evening was spent in playing cards and games when all departedwishing her many more returns of the day. Those present were: MesdamesEd. Ambrose, Sr., Herman Fischer and son Lawrence. Mike Reinel and sonsClarence and George, Jos. Reindi and sons Francis and Lawrence, J. P. Bischel, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Krause, Sr., James Selland the Misses Kathryn Ambrose, Caroline Weiner and Clara and Marie Bischel.