Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-05

ored citizen credit on Tuesday evening
last in the complimentary celebration
rendered Henry Shepherd, Esq, in hon
or of his birthday. 1t WAS brilliant
affair participated in aud enjoyed by an
immense crowd of persons from this
town and vicinity as well as by many
strangers. The festivities began at seven
O'Clock, when procession was formed,
near Fireman's Hall, composed of Girls
wells Cornet Band, the Shepherd Fire
Department, DunmOre's Band, and Il
number of The citizens of the town,
some of whom bore transparencies APP
propriately inscribed. The procession
moved down Main street to the music
Of the bands, and halted in front of Mr..
Shepherds residence. Here a serenade
was rendered to that gentleman, and at
its close Mayor little addressed Mr..
Shepherd as follows:
"Mr. Shepherd have the distin-
guished honor of rendering You the sim
cere congratulations Of this vast assem-
bly, before rs, in celebrating the ami
versary Of your bi, th-day. This large
concourse OF citizens of our town and
community have assembled in your
presence to do you honor, fully appre-
ciating your worth as an esteemed, val
liable, public spirited, generous and
good citizen, and the pulsations OF our
hearts throb for your future interest and
welfare. This demonstration, upon so
large a scale in numbers as we'll AS may
nitude, speak in the highest terms for
your esteem, from your sincere friends
among the workingmen, and the public
Mt large. Never before has there been
such an out-pouring Of friendship and
congratulation to any one in our COM
munity; and it is the earnest prayer Of
this multitude that you may live many
more years ia the fullest enjoyment of
peace, happiness and prosperity.
MI. clcpllSib iCpiiSu'
"Mr. Mayor, friends and fellow citi-
zens-!t was fully my intention to have
spoken to you at some length this even
ing. There are many things would
have been glad to say to you Oh this oc-
casion. but sudden illness in my fam
lily, loss of rest and severe cold COM
pei an unexpected change Of purpose
which very much regret. But under
the circumstances ! must content my
self with simply thanking you for this
kind and friendly greeting which fully
appreciate and shall always gratefully
remember"
At the conclusion of Mr.. Shepherds
remarks Mr.. Jas. f. Maddox addressed
Mr.. Shepherd, saying:
"Mr. ShepherG-We greet you this
evening as our noble friend and patron.
We recognise and appreciate your lib
eral and bountiful hand. Words fail
me, sir, TO express the respect, the es-
TEEN aud the gratitude we feel on this
occasion. l feebly word the sentiment
of the many present in wishing you
long life, coupled with the attendant
blessings OF health and happiness, be-
lieving in the future as in the past you
will prove our valued and steadfast
friend.'
At the conclusion Of the speeches
there was more music by the bands, and
amid cheers and blaze of fireworks
the procession moved up street, dis
banding at Firemen's Hall. The dis
play oC fireworks that followed was
most beautiful one, and interested and
amused an immense crowd Of persons.
The Entler Hotel, the opposite residence
Of Mr.. G. y. Hodges, the Lee Central
Hotel, aud Firemen's Hall, were bril-
liantly and tastefully illuminated, and
that part OF the town presented a scene
of great beauty. MIR. b. F. Harrison
was chief marshal OF the procession,
and his arrangements were perfectly
made and perfectly carried out.
Promptly at nine o'clock those who
held tickets TO The supper presented
themselves al the Lee Central Hotel,
where supper had been prepared for
one hundred aud thirty persons. 1t
was one Of the most superb suppers,
probably, that has ever been served in
Shepherdstown. There was long list
of seasonable delicscies and substantials,
gotten up and served in the most deli
cious style. The supper was prepared
By Mrs. Lee, the proprietress Of the no.
tel, and she proved her ability as a Ca
terer most concluSively. 1t was splen-
did supper, and was thoroughly en-
joyed.
About ten o'clock the ball opened at
the Entlcr Hotel, and quite number of
the young ladies and gentlemen OF the
town, with some from Maryland, Har-
per's Ferry, Charlestown, and other
places, tripped the light fantastic toe
until the wee sma' hours.
The demonstration was an entire sue
cess in every way. IL was an affair
that afforded pleasure, we believe. TO
the whole community. as well rs to the
many strangers who were in town.
We join with our citizens generally In
wishing their honorcd friend, Mr..
Shepherd, many such pleasant ami
yersaries. His liberalty and public
spirit are appreciated By the people
here, aud We feel assured they will al
ways take pleasure in showing their
appreciation both publicly and private
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A Big SNOW One of the greatest
falls Of snow that has occurred here for
years occurred Wednesday. About