surprise-party

I want to give her a surprise-party from all her neighbors, and I want to give it now.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 87, January, 1865 Various

"I have a little surprise-party for you," he said quietly.

The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series Elliott Whitney

Parker to give a surprise-party to the Indians, the diplomatic corps, the cabinet, and other dignitaries.

Three Years on the Plains Observations of Indians, 1867-1870 Edmund B. Tuttle

"That girl is what I call a surprise-party, now," remarked Mr. Joe confidentially to his cigar, as he pulled off his coat and stuck his feet up in the privacy of his own apartment.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 70, August, 1863 Various

All I meant to say, when I began, was, that this was _not_ a surprise-party where I read these few lines that follow: --

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 18, April, 1859 Various

Not long ago I happened to be one of a number of fair ladies and brave men assembled at what is called a 'surprise-party.'

The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 1, July, 1862 Various

Now this came upon me like a little surprise-party.

In the Claws of the German Eagle Albert Rhys Williams 1922

"Well, I'm not feeling like entertaining any surprise-party to-night."

The Dozen from Lakerim Rupert Hughes 1914

"It's just a little surprise-party we've planned."

The Dozen from Lakerim Rupert Hughes 1914

But I have a plan to brighten her up a little -- a surprise-party.

The Awakening of Helena Richie Margaret Wade Campbell Deland 1901