The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-08-03
Y. q. A. A. p, 4,
CAMP ELLSWORTH, PLEASANT Cove, |
Auu 3 1870


V. q. A. d. p. G,
CAMP ELLSWORTH, PLEASANT Cove.
Aug. 2, 1870
Reports were brought TO camp yesterday af
ternoon that the city was enveloped in thick
log. committee consisting of Brothers
Oook and Lowell was chosen to see if such
was the fact Wherenpon they started in the
iatters yawl, at the same time in search Oh lac
teal tuid, that in camp shaving become un
accountaby curdled. On their account dinner
was postponed. They id not make their APP
pearapce until after five O'Clock, having run
into a foo hank and lost their reckoning They
succeeded. however in obtaining the fluid in
question. and also reported that they could dis
Germ no signs of the city. This caused not a
little wonderment for all was serene and love-
| ly in camp. To be cure the trees dripped con-
siderably, but our philosopher very wisely &C.
counted for the phenomenon.
| In coIseq aehca of the delay it was conclud-
ed to postpone the grand dinuer until to-day,
although the worthy cook had laid himself out
| for the occasion. Ample justice was done,
however, to his labors, for the sea air and the
waiting had wonderfully sharpened the appe-
tite. In the evening the Gee Club gave con-
cert in the large tent, and all the DIV ellers in
the various tents scattered over the island
were drawn delighted listeners to their per-
formauces. We need but say that the club is
composed of some of the best voices of the
Arions to give you an idea OF the rich treat
that was afforded us. Before eleven o'clock
the concert closed, and by that time
the Veterans had disposed of themselves for
sleep. and silence reigned throughout the
camp.
Your reporter was abroard before the birds
began to pipe this morning. All through the
night he had listened to the drip, dripping of
the trees on the tent, which had very sooth-
ing effect AT the first peep of day he thought
he would take a stroll. He wishes that he
could photograph to you the Interior of the
tent as it appeared to him while standing at its
entrance. 1t wore a decidedly morguelike
aspect, and had il not been for the nasal per-
formances of its inmates, he would have found
it difficult to realize that he was not gazing up
on SO many defuncts. Among them he recog-
nized three of the original members of the
club. developed in blanket, with only his
benign conntenance visible, was the venerable
Pray, who has not missed single gathering of
the association since its existence. Stretched
on either side of him in placid repose was
grandfather Smith and Eaton of Cambridge,
who does not permit distance to sever him |
from his lang syne friends. Conspicuous |
among the nasal performers was the honorable |
Councilman from Ward Seven, who was ably |
seconded by his worthy brother OF the higher |
branch. Edwards, of Natlck, rolled in with |
his sub base like powerful organ. Shaw and /
Ross, you may be sure, well sustained their /
parts, and the tent at little distance remind |
ed one of huge sty in feeding time.
The Veterans were up early this m orning, |
and soon after breakfast was despatched Com
modore Jones made call to the Cove " ith his |
yacht, having on board party of ladies', who /
received hearty welcome. At their depar-
ture they received the compliment of a song
by the club followed by repeated cheers. Dur
ing their stay three of the Veterans boarded /
the yacht and arrayed themselves in portions |
Of the ladies' dresses, and then gave speci-
men of their skill in rowing. The display was
certainly rich in humor, aud no one seemed to
enjoy it more than the ladies they mimicked.
The dinner to-day was one continued scene
of enjoyment, which was greatly enhanced by
The happy tact Of Commissary Cloy,s, his |
iuties as presiding officer holding through the
present festival. He allowed of no tagging. |
tut kept the ball necessarily in notion In
he exuberance of his spirits the staid Alder
nan of Ward Seven blossomed into poetry
md convulsed the company with his racy hits
fhe Glee Club sang the following, written for
he occasion to rafting song and chorus:
THE DAY WE CELEBRATE.
Once more within this festive tent
We meet WITH hearts eate;
Let each one join the sentiment
The day We celebrated
Chorus, H1rra! Hurra! La. la, la, la, la, lai
we sing vi h voice and heart elate; |
Hurra! Hurrai Ia la, &C..
The day-the day We celebrated
Improve the moments as they fly,
Be each one winged with Joy;
traitor he who bieathes sigh
Our pleasure TO all0yl
Chorus, Hurra! Hurra! la, la, Sc, |
We laugh at care and B. out his power; |
Hurra! Hutrai &C., Ihouri |
While mirth alone shall crown the
Ills time to sigh if sigh we must.
When sad thoughts hover near;
But no such gloomy guests, We trust, |
Have we TO mar our cheer.
Chorus, Hurra! Hurra! la, Ia &C.,
We sing with voice and heart elate;
Hurral Hurra! &C.,
The day-the day we celebrated
Long may we meet, as now we meet
jOviaI, merry crew,
While memory pinions fleet
Brings back OLD scenes anew!
Chorus. Hurra! Hurra! la, Ia, &c.,
We laugh at care and scout his power; |
Hurra! Hurra! &C., [houri
While mirth alone shall crown The |
And SO in after years may We
As time shall speed away,
Look back as blithe and cheerfully
Upon this festal dayit
Chorus, Hurra! Hurra! la, la, &c., Il
We sing with voice and heart elate,
Hurra! Hurral &C.,
The day-the day we celebrated
The camp to day presents a scene of rare |
eauty and all who are in it are in the full tide
enjoyment. Pic.