The Washington Republican Washington County Friday January 22, 1897 A Surprise. ONe of the most pleasing events of the Lone Mound neighborhood was a surprise on Grandma AYRES in commemoration of her ninety-seventh birthday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M.G. DRISKELL, Monday, Jan. 11, 1897. The guests were twenty-eight in number, consisting of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. The presents taken were very appropriate and highly appreciated by grandma. Sppm afternoon guests were seated round the dinner table thanks returned by Grandma AYRES. After which each enjoyed a hearty meal consisting of those luxuries a farmer's home affords. Although grandma has reached the advanced age of 97, she is very active, retains a good memory. During the afternoon she related many incidents to us which occured in her childhood. As we bid her good bye at the close of the day, to return to our homes, it was with the wish that she might live to see many more birthdays, and each one be as pleasantly spent as her 97th. One Who Was There.