Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-31
COMMUNICATED.
AN ELEG. Mt ENTERTAINMENT.


Mr.. Henry Shepherd who has in re-
cent years contributed so largely to
the Improvement and enjoyment OF
the community in which he lives, has
inaugurated for the present season a
series of entertainments especially FOR
the Young people at his country resi-
dence. Wild Goose Farm, near Shep-
herdstown. Jefferson county.
The first one was held from 5 TO -
O'Clock on Friday evening last. 23rd
inst. and proved a very happy and
JOYOUS occasion. Besides a number of
guests from ShepherdStown and vicin-
ity, quite party Of young ladies and
gentlemen were also present from
| Charlestown and MartinSburg. each
group of young ladies accompanied
by and in charge of matron.
Wild Goose Farm itself Is well-known
as model aud attractive place, but 1t
even had been supplemented by spe-
cial preparation for the interest and
comfort of the guests, and so complete
we're all the arrangements that the
we'll established reputation Of Mr.. ).
| for doing whatever he undertakes in
| first-class style, was fully sustained.
Just across the inner avenue gate,
at the entrance of the lawn To the
mansion, a grand pavilion had been
erected, atfording the best OF facilities
/ for those wishing 10 dance. The plat
/ form was not only large and roomy, but
/ smooth, firm and finished. Ii was sur
/ rounded with neatly decorated rail
: ing and had an ample supply Of easy
chairs and settees. Sprung over the
approach TO the pavilion was a grace
I full arch festooned with japanese Ian
| terms, which also decked tue line OF
| trees along the main avenue 10 the
mansion, atfording 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 refresh
ment table well supplied with cake,
/ ice cream. lemonade, sandwiches, nc,
ready TO be served without ceremony
| at the pleasure Of the guests by wait
! ers in attendance.
4 string band procured by Mr. :.
| for This occasion, from an elevated
stand in the corner Of the pavilion,
| furnished the music for dancing. the
interludes of which were very agreea-
] DIV envy tutu Will SOl4E- anu tiib-
ruses that would have done credit to
a regularly organized and we'll drilled
glee club.
In every respect the first of these
series of entertainments wa~a decided
success. and the bright moon Of the
midnight hour lighting the way of the
homeward- bound guests was but u fit
tin. finale to the bri -ht and happy
evening. which all who shared will
pleasantly remember and be glad 20
have soon repeated.
Will add that the whisper j. heard
that second entertainment will like
" be given about Thursday. August
18th, which in style and appointment
il expected not only TO >urpaSs the
first, but equal anything of the Kind
ever witnessed in the valley Of Nir-
giuia.
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 10 the Young
ladies of the ueighboring towns Ha
gerstown, Martinsburg. Charlestowu,
Bprryviie and Shepherdstown-to
look in the meanwhile 10 their rib
bons, and all be prepared to appear
in costume in keeping with the com
Ing Occasion en- graade toilette.
ONE Who WAS Present.