The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-10
Mr.. and Mrs Lawrence Dortoh, Of Alb.
erdeen, Miss. Feted and Toasted

Morehead City, N, G.. July 0 (speenl1
This happy young couple, now spending
a portion OF their honeymoon at the at.
lantic. have been the recipients OF mark
ed honors since their introduction here.
Mr.. Dortch is n nephew OF Mrs Thomas
S. KEENAN,. OF Raleigh. aud consequently
scion of the old and distinguished Dorteh
family of North Carolina, while Mrs Dortch
las Miss Georgia clopton, was a noted
belle Of her Statcwhosc easy and elegant
manners have already endeared her to a
host of distinguished guests here, while
the groom has been pronounced the hand
Somest man that has visited Morehead
lins season.
Only last night Mr.. and Mrs. Dortch were
rendered moonlight sail by Miss Emma
Hemingway, formerly of Mississippi. the
brilliant and fascinating young grand
daughter of the late, illustrious Senator
George, who IS, undisputably, the reignine
belle of the season here; despite the fact
that a score or more of beautiful girls
appear on the ball room floor, at each
morning and evening german. Miss Hem
ingway had as chaperones for her sail, Mrs
Governor Jarvis. Mrs. e. G. Smith, Mrs
Grimes Cowper, Mrs. G. M. Busbee and
other prominent matrons.
This delightful sail will long be re.
membered as distinguished occasion.
when wit and humor sparkled with un
fading brilliancy over the flow of cham
payne, and the relish of elegant refresh
ments. Miss Hemingway proposed a first
toast to the bride and groom, as fellow
States people, whom she was happy to
honor And when that was drunk stand
ing, she touched her crimson lips to
another-"the next Governor of North
Carolina" this to certain transmontane
gentleman-perhaps the readiest wisest
man that cur State contains today, and
he latter responded in an imprumptu
speech, replete with wit and humor that
elected round after round of applause.
Mr. Pou, member Of Congress of the Raj
Ugh district, was then called on and err
iertained his hearers in his usual happr
style, while, at the popping of each cork.
handsome gallants, CHANGING in the direc-
ton Of their brilliant young hostess.
whispered, soto vove, to each other;
'.oh, drink to me only with thine eyes
And ! will pledge with mine;
And leave a kiss upon the cup.
And I'll not ask for wine.
And seldom, we opine. have laurels
! crowned the brow of sweeter and purel
girl than this dainty young hostess
Again, this morning Mr.. and Mrs. Dortch
were the guests of honor at euchre
oarty consisting of some sixty persons
given by Mrs. Ed Chambers Smith and
Mrs. G. NJ. Busbee, two Of Ralegh's most
prominent society ladies' Profuse refresh
ments were again served and handsome
presents wee awarded to the victors, the
first being won by Mrs. Dortch herself. A
number of distinguished and elegantly
dressed matrons participating in the game.
The season here is now at It's height and
the running machinery of the immense
establishment. interrupted for a time by
incomplete improvements is now in pei
feet order French cook and competent
servants, furnishing an elegant menu and
prompt attention. Mr.. Turner, the COM
potent manager, struggling in the begin
ming. against so many unavoidable OBJ
stacles is winning host Of friends who
expect for him abundant success for this.
and we hope many seasons