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SOCIAL LIFE: Many Celebrate With Dr. Bardfield
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Saturday night, April 23, was an unforgettable experience for Dr. Louis Bardfield, members of his family and a large number of invited guests all of whom shared in a most delightful time. The occasion was the grand celebration of his 70th birthday.
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One of the general scenes at the birthday party
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The lavish party reception was held at the Anguilla Villa, the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Bardfield, at Little Harbour. The guests, from all over the island, including family and friends from neighbouring St. Maarten, the United States and elsewhere, were accommodated around a sprawling pool deck.
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One of the general scenes at the birthday party
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Three serving areas manned by excellent teams kept up a constant flow of service to the guests, one in particular being the outdoor kitchen where the chefs turned out an assortment of tasty pizzas in full view of everyone.
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One of the general scenes at the birthday party
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Of particular note also was that on arrival the guests were decorated with garlands and illuminated bands around their necks and rings on their fingers emitting flashing pearls of light as they walked around and interacted with each other.
The delightful and moon-lit evening was complemented by music and singing by Boss & Friends as well as songs by Audrey Rogers and Courtney Abel, a Barrister-at-Law and noted singer.
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One of the general scenes at the birthday party
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Midway in the function, Alan Bardfield, son of Dr. and Mrs. Bardfield, and an Optometrist in Connecticut in the United States, spoke in glowering terms about his father. He indicated that his birthday was an occasion he could not miss. In saying so he had also echoed the sentiments of the large number of guests who, too, were happy they did not miss the event.
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Dr. & Mrs. Bardfield with friend Audrey Rogers
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Dr. Bardfield is the proprietor of the Anguilla Vision Center on the George Hill Road. He is originally from Boston, Massachusetts, where he served as a Professor of Optometry. He is a naturalised citizen of Anguilla and has been providing an eye care service to the people of the island for 23 years. He has expressed gratitude to revolutionary leader, Ronald Webster, for encouraging him to come to Anguilla.
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L-R: Courtney Abel and Boss in song
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Dr. Bardfield has extended his thanks and appreciation, on behalf of his wife, other members of the family and on his own behalf, to all who attended his birthday celebration and offered him their good wishes.