Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-12-02

a Splendid Dinncr.-We had the
pleasure of receiving and accepting an
invitation 10 dine with Henry Shepherd,
Esq, ON Saturday last, in company with
Messrs. David Bilmyer, George NJ. Bcltz-
hoover, John III. little. and B. F. IIarri-
son, and it gave us pleasure to partake of
Mr.. Shepherds hospitality in such agree
able company. After plcasan: drive
over the graded road constructed by Mr..
Shepherd from his home TO town, we ar
rived at his residence, and were met by
the host, who after Il short rest took us ia
charge and showed us over his model
place, and we can truly say that there are
very few, if any, farms in this section
that can compare with his in the perfection
Of all the appointments that go to make
up a first-class farm. The stock on the
farm is Of the best blood, no expense being
spared by Mr.. Shepherd in supplying
himself with the best that can be had, and
/; surely repays in satisfaction, if not pc
cuniarily, to have such fine stock. The
sheep and cattle are of The best breeds,
and even the water fowl and poultry are
Of rare aud excellent varieties. Added to
all was the exact neatncss and cleanliness
Of the buildings AID grounds; especially
neat WAS the harnesS-room and carriage
house, everything being in order and well
appointed. All the buildings on the place
\ ,l,,n Iy.ith e.,
and painted in durable and pleasing col
ors. MIR. Shepherd has also made many
other improvements in the last year, and
is still engaged in identifying and adding
10 the convenience of his property. lie
has built Il pretty little cottage on hill
east OF his house with most pleasing effect,
being painted in the most tasteful colors
and having background Of woodland,
End it makes 4 picture which would charm
the most aesthetic. After viewing the
outdoor beauties of the place we returned
10 the house, and had an opportunity Of
admiring it, especially Mr.. Shepherds
library, 4 recent addition, and one Of the
most elegant apartments Of the kind we
have ever seen. In short time dinner
was announced, aud We will not attempt
To describe it or enumerate the many
splendid dishes, us we fear our powers Of
t!escriI ton are not equal even to our ca
pacity TO discuss more substantially the
many courses set before us. Suffice it to
say that Mr.. Shepherd sustained his rep.
utation a. giving the finest dinners gotten
up i'm this section, as was evidenced by
the enjoyment of his guests. The repast
was enlivencd by II "feast Of reason and
fiow Of sonl," the clever host making all
join i'm making the occasion n most pleas
ait one, and many toaSts were proposed
and drank. Owing to urgent business
calling several of the gentlemen to town
the party was broken up sooner than was
wished, and all regretted that we could
not longer remain, especially when it was
learned that y band had been engaged to
furnish music later in the evening. But
aftcra bumper to the long life, happiness
and prospcrityof the host II reluctant de-
parture was made, every one having EN-
joyed TO the fullest the hospitality Of Mr..
shepherd, whom we trust will live long
and continue the liberal and public-spir-
tied citizen that he has always been. Ana
VIC think We echo the sentiment Of tie
entire community In this.