Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-08-05
ID, Elennnt Entertainment.

Mr. Henry shepherd who has in recent
wears contributed so largely to the improve
ment and enjoyment Of the community IN
which he lives, has inaugurated for the pres
ent season a series of entertainments espe-
cially for the young people at his country
residence. Wild Goose Farm, near SheP-
herdstown, Jefferson county.
The first one was held from to y on FIJI
day evening last, 2Srd inst, and proved a
very happy and joyous occasion. Besides a
number of friends from Shepherdstown and
vicinity, quite party of young ladies and
gentlemen were also present from Charles
town and Martinsburg, each group OF young
ladies accompanied by and in charge OF a
matron.
Wild Goose Farm itself is well-known as
a model aud attractive place, but it even has
been supplemented by special preparation
for the interest and comfort of the guests,
and so complete were all the arrangements
that the well established reputation of Mr..
;. for doing whatever he undertakes IN INST
class style, was fully -ustained.
Just across the inner avenue gate, at the
entrance of the lawn to the mansion, a
grand PAVILION had been erected, affording
the best of facilities for those wishing to
dance. The platform was not only large
aud roomy, but smooth, firm and finished.
It was surrounded with a neatly decorated
railing and had an amply supply Of easy
chairs and settees. Sprung over the APP
proach to the pavilion was a graceful arch
festooned with japanese lanterns, which also
decked the line of trees along the main ay-
enue to the mansion, ahording 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 convenient
nook. was the refreshment table well sup
piled with cake, ice cream, lemonade, sand
witches, &c, ready to be served without GER
emory 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 cor
ner Of the pavilion, furnished the music fol-
dancing. the interludes of which we're very
aereeably enliyened with songs and choruses
that would have done credit to regularly
organized and well drilled glee club.
In every respect the first Of this series OF
entertainments was q decided success, and
the bright moon of the midnight hour light
inc the way of the homeward-bound guests
was but a fitting finale to the bright and
happy evening, which all who shared will
pleasantly remember and be GLAD to have
soon repeated.
viii add that the whisper is heard that
second entertainment will likely 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 refinement and
good taste, aud has a keen eye for aud hear
ty appreciation of whatever displays these
traits
Hence, timely hint to the young ladies
Of the neighboring towns-Hagerstown,
Martiusburg, Charlestown, Berryyille and
Shepherdstown-tO look in the meanwhile
to their ribbons, and all be prepared to APP
pear in costume in keeping with the COM
ing occasion en- graade t0lette.-StcPherstoca
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