Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-08-04
IA EIegant EntertaInmenf

Mfr. Henry Shepherd. who has IN
recent years contributed so largely to
the Improvement and enjoyment of
the community in which he lives, has.
inaugurated for the present season q
series Of entertainments especially
for the young people at his country
residence, Wild Goose Farm, near
Shepherdstewn, Jefferson county.
The first one was held from 5 to IL
O'Clock on Friday evening last, 23rd
inst, and proved a very happy and
JOYOUS occasion. Besides number
of guests from Shepherdstown and
vicinity, quite . party OF young la
dies and gentlemen were also present
from Charles Town and Martinsburg,
each group of young ladies accompa-
MED by and in charge of a matron.
Wild Goose Farm itself is WE'LL
known as a model and attractive
place, but it had been supplemented
by special preparation for the inter
est and comfort of the guests, and so
complete we're all the arrangements
that the well-established reputation
of Mr.. S. for doing whatever he un-
dertakes in first-class style, was fully
sustained.
just across the inner avenue gate,
at the entrance of the lawn to the
mansion, grand pavilion had been
erected, affording the best Of facili-
ties for those wishing to dance. The
platform was not only large Ind
roomy, but smooth, firm and finisheA.
It was surrounded with neatly dec
grated railing and had an ample sup
ply of easy chairs and settees.-
Sprung over the approach to the pa
vilion was graceful arch festooned
with Japanese lanterns, which also
decked the line of trees along the
main avenue to the mansion, afford
| ing by day well shaded and by night
beautifully illuminated promenades.
About 10 o'clock the moon arose,
lending additional charm to the whole
scene. Near the pavilion, in con-
venient nook, was the refreshment
table well supplied with cake, ice
cream, lemonade. sandwiches, &C.,
ready to be served without ceremony
at the pleasure of the guests by
walters in attendance.
A string band, procured by Mr.. S.
for this occasion, from an elevated
stand in the corner of the pavilion,
furnished the music for dancing, the
interludes of which were very agree
ably enliYened with songs and cho-
ruses that would have done credit to
regularly organized and well drilled
gIee club.
In every respect the first of these
series of entertainments was de-
cided success, and the bright moon
of the midnight hour lighting the way
of the homeward-bound guests was
but fitting finale to the bright and
happy evening, which all who shared
will pleasantly remember and be glad
to have soon repeated.
Will add that the whisper is heard
that second entertainment will like
| Iy be given about Thursday, August
18th, which in style and appointment
is expected not only to surpass the
first, but equal anything of the kind
ever witnessed in the Valley of Vir-
ginia.
Mr.. Shepherd is noted for refine
ment and good taste, and has keen
eye for and hearty appreciation of
whatever displays these traits.
Hence, timely hint to the young
ladies of the neighboring towns
Hagerstown, Martinsburg, Charles
Town, Berryville and Shepherds
town-to look in the meanwhile to
their ribbons, and all be prepared
to appear in costume in keeping
with the coming occasion en- grande
toilette. -ShepherdstooOn Register.