Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-06
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"A delightful evening was spent Februl-
ry 26 at the home of F. w. Shepardson.
when his friends a.4d neighbors to the
number of sixty aud upwards. met 10
congratulate him on the eghty-thi-d
anniversary of his birthday. Under the
management of NJ j. Hopkins. principal
of Bellows Free Academy, an informal
program was rendered. consisting OF
congratulatory and re'ninscen. al
dresses by the Rev. e. Sanderson. A. B.
Becmar, Mrs j. s. Howard r.. d.
Shepardson and others and singing by
members OF the Baptist Church choir, Of
which Mr.. Shepardson has been leader
more than 60 years. Mr.. Shepardson was
taken wholly by surprise and regretted
that he was unpreparcd to entertain tho
crowd. but when ..tndSome five pound
box of chocolate and a beautiful big
birthday cake with So blazing candies
were presented him, he felt that the lack
was supplied. Ice cream and cake were
served and after refreshments a general
'"' Of o'c-ti're hvr,ns and songs were
enjoyed Mr.. Shepardson's only child.
Hannle Alfred of Burlington. was
present Mr.. Shoparlson is a remark
ably we'll preserved man. He has been
one of the trustees of Bellows Free
Academy since that institution was
opened He also has the whole care Of
the village water system which is owned
by Bellows Free Academy and many a
stormy night wnen the villagers are lost
in slumber Mr. Shepardson and Billy
go to the pumping station in the rain
to stop the pump that there May be no
roiiy water pumped into the reservoir.
The Rev. S. s. Brigham also passed a
eghty-third birthday a few days u co.
The first annual banquet of the II ion
NIrie ftav, doc
the Methodist Church vestry. + r!day
Tables seating IS we're decora' led in
pink and green with attractive menu
cards. toast lists and song les .f1ets Mt
each plate. Amusing choruses m honor
of various members were frequently
sung as we'll as familiar melodies The
toast list included a dozen speakers. al
of whom spoke with enthusiasm and
three special musical numbers were
given. The banquet 10 the outcome of a
red and blue contest begun two months
ago In which points were scored for at
tendance at and participation in meet
ings and church services. The reds led
till the last risht when the blues shot
~ points ahead with total score Of IS,
points The reds. as penalty for To-
ing. served the banquet, in Il pleasing;
manner under the direction Of th. cat,-
''' -iSS NA"ioe No~ah' ING Hocl''J
was started III november 'thd holds
ihee',hRs alternately IN tho Methodist
and Baptist vestrics.-A community siu<
will be held in B. +. A. hall at 7:h
Thursday evening. March {. a short
special program will he given followed
by number Of songs Icy all present. 1t
Is hoped this Will lead to many con-
munty sings In the future.--Thc Ladic'
Village Improvement society served
dinner as usua! on Gown meeting day.
Mrs L. =. ShepardYon and Hiss Helen
Shepardson, who have been spending thn
winter In Colorado with friends. are cN-
pected homo tins week.-The Uni9a
Christian Endeavor society will holu =
poverty social win MIS-. Nern Mclcndy
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Rogers Saturday evening. The regular
monthly business meeting will ho held ct
this time. MT. Shepardson will carry to
young people to Mr. Rogers with nis
truck.-Mrs Mitchell. Miss ilrlen
Mitchell Miss Cowan and q. II. Lnwton
were among those who visited Burline-