Dispatch, July 5, 1890
BRILLIANT RECEPTION.
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Onancock, Va., July 3, 1890. -- A handsome reception was given here last night by Mr. and Mrs. Upshur B. Quinby in honor of their eldest son, Thomas B. Quinby, and his bride, who have just returned from an extensive bridal tour. The spacious lawn was beautifully lighted with globe-shaped lanterns, and under the trees benches and rustic seats were provided to make a fairy land for young lovers. About half past 10 o'clock the guests sat down to a rich feast of good things. The tables were filled with all the choice delicacies of the Eastern Shore and the tropical regions.
A GRAND AFFAIR.
There were nearly a hundred guests present, representing both the Eastern Shore counties, Richmond, Baltimore, and New York. All the guests were unanimous in pronouncing the occasion the most elegant and enjoyable of the kind ever witnessed on the Eastern Shore, and Dr. John J. Wise, a confirmed old bachelor from Accomac Courthouse, gave expression to the universal sentiment when he said that if all the newly-married couples were going to treat their friends in a similar manner he would like to see a marriage in Onancock every week.
WELCOME RAINS.
The drought which has been prevailing here for more than a month was broken this morning by a fine rain, which brought great joy to the hearts of the farmers. Gardens were beginning to suffer badly, and corn and potato fields were showing the effects of the dry spell. The rain seems to have been local, as none fell in the lower part of Northampton, where crops are said to be badly damaged by the dry weather.
ON THE BEACH.
A number of persons left Onancock today to spend a week or more on the beach of Cedar Island. They carried a full supply of provisions and cooking utensils, and will spend the time fishing, and sailing along the coast. Dr. O. B. Finney is the leader of the expedition. He expects to catch some big sharks before he returns.