The Portland daily press., 1871-08-04

AMP ELLSWORTH, PLEASANT Gov
1orf

Soon after closing my dispatch of yesterday,
the wonted stiffness of the camp was broken
by heavy report, which caused a general
focking to the shore. The beautiful yacht
Ray, Vice Commodore Smith, was rounding to
in the Cove. She had on board party of la
| dies, who soon honored the camp with their
| presence. They evinced very natural curios-
ity to get an insight into our mode of bachelor
life, and thought it was perfectly splendid %
On their departure they received the usual
honors.
The Veterans yesterday afternoon inaugu-
rated new pastme, something similar to
acting charades, which caused not little mer-
riment Among them was one illustrating or
representing a certain political character,
which caused frantic shouts of laughter. The
points of the joke were so al mirably conceived
and presented that no one could mistake the
meaning. and we feel assured that if DR.. Fer
nald and Prot. Shaw would repeat the joke in
your presence, Mr.. Editor, you would be as
much "tickled" with it as were the Veterans.
Last evening the Glee Club favored the
camp with an outdoor concert. We would
send you copy Of their flaming handbill an
nOuDcing it, but presume that want of space
would forbid your copying it. In all our must
cal experience we never had so enjoyable an
entertainment. One performance in particu-
lar held all spell-bound. The moon had Just
risen, and her clear beams fiickered through
the foliage and illuminated the surrounding
waters, when the club struck up that sweet
thing of Weber's, "Day, slowly declining" the
second verse Of which,
"MOon-beams stealing
Soft through the woody vale, ..t.
Sweet night now revealing,
SO calm and pale"
was sung with pathos and expression not to be
surpassed, and each listener held his breath as
the solemn stl ain swelled upon the calm even
ing air. Fireworks accompan led portion of
the concert. ''The Star Spangled Banner" was
sung with fine effect, the rockets red glare"
blazing high in the heavens-a perfect illustra-
tration of the words of the song In all their
performances the club had the assistance Of
Mr.. u. F. Monroe as first tenor, whose splen-
did voice was heard with telling effect.
The closing festivities of the association was
favored with one of the most splendid days of
season-an atmosphere OF perfect clearness and
a refreshing breeze. Their friends in the city
took advantage of it and visited them in large
numbers. Early in the afternoon the yacht
Ethel, Commodore Churchill, in passing the
camp honored it with a salute, which was duly
responded to- Among the many craft that
touched at the Cove were the yacht Laurel, |
Capt. Goddard, the yacht Clarence, Capt.
Jones, and about 8 O. clock in the afternoon the
steam-tug Warrior came, bringing delegation
of a score or more. The gentlemen were in |
vited to the Inequalities Of the camp. Those /
havin. charge of the cooking department were |
equal to the occasion, and the |
gusto with which the fry and the chowder |
were partaken Of was the best compliment that |
could be paid to the getters up thereof.
After dinner the camp presented a lively |
scene, and all hands engaged in a rough and
tumble game of football. Before their guests |
left, Rev. Mr.. Bodies of New York thanked the
Veterans in behalf of the visitors for their kind
reception, and w. E. Spring, Esq, followed
suit, both of whom were rapturously applauded
especially the latter, between whom and the
Veterans there appeared to be a very strong
mutual sympathy. After the performance of
three or four pieces by the Glee Club, the visi-
tors departed, interchanging hearty cheers with
their entertainers.
During the afternoon Grandfather presented
to the association an elegant bouquet sent
down by little mabel" which was received
with loud demonstrations of applause. The
association subsequently voted to transfer the
present to Commissary Cloyes. Alter this
preparations were made to break camp Rous-
ing cheers were given to the flags when low
cred. The tents were then struck and the COM
pany embarked on board the steamer, leaving
with regret spot which had been the scene of
three days of unalloyed enjoyment.
On the way home there was deal Of "mu-
sic" on board, the passage being eliminated by
various fireworks. In due time the party
landed, without single mishap to mar the
pleasure OF the excursion Thus happily ter
minated the 18th anniversary of the V. G. A &
z. g. Pic.