The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-08-06
v. A. r. G..
CAMP G. M. CHASE,
Auu. 9Th. 1874.

We neglected to mention yesterday that OF
motion of Brother Winship, in respect to th
memory of our late brother, Granville M
Chase, the camp be known as Camp G. M
Chase. In this connection we take from thu
records Of stated business meeting the fol
lowing preamble and resolves:
WhefedS, This Association, in the recent ani
sudden removal of one of its members, ha!
again been solemny reminded ofthe frai tenu
OF human existence and of the instability of al
earthly ties: in humble Submission to His will
who "doetb all thir gs welP' it is hereby
Resoited, That in the death of our late
brother, Granville NJ. Chase, we are called to
mourn the loss of an active and devoted mem.
Der of our society; of one whose genial presence
aud hearty cooperation contributed largely to
the enjoyment of our social gatherings who
was endeared to us by many pleasant associa.
tions, and whose numerous estiraable qualities
won Tor him our friendly esteem and brotherly
love.
ResolUed, That we tender TO the family of
| our deceased brother the assurance of our sin
| cere sympathy in their bereavement, trustingly
commencing them to Him who doth not af-
nict willingly, nor grieve the children of men,
Your correspondent was the only one early
astir this morning. He regretted 1t only for
the boys sake, for they missed one Of the
| most gorgeous spectacles that the eye
| ever beheld. The whole eastern heav-
ems were flushed with roseate hues. Pres
sently the sun made his appearance from low
lying bank of clouds, sending broad shaft of
dazzling light from the horizons far verge to
our very feet, while the surf thrown up along
the shore, catching the early rays, presented
effects which the most cunning artist would
despair of rivalling, and clothing the black
rocks in garb of transcendent beatty.
We had also at the same time visit from
large school of menhaden, winch made their
appearance just off the small rocky cove in
which our camp is pitched. They came along
in an extended procession, their course easily
traced by the ripple on the water and making
turn directly in front of the camp, pursued
their way in northerly direction. Probably
five hundred barrels might have been taken
from the school, the light-keeper Informed US,
Without greatly diminishing their number.
AT an early hour the steamer from Boston
passed the camp, aad from her protracted
whistling we concluded she was rendering US
morning greeting. We heard not few COM
plants that the boat which went up the even
ing previous did not vouchsafe a solitary elbow
OFF, in response to the hearty cheers we gave
her in passing There was some talk of rails
ing committee to wait upon the commander
TO ascertain whether or not his failure to rec
ognize us was intended as an act of dsrespect.
This reminds us that splendid looking yacht
passed us late yesterday afternoon and gave us
a gun in answer to greeting. She walked the
water like a thing of life and was unanimously
voted beauty
From the stiffness Of the camp last evening
one would not have thought that it contailed
party of jewellers. But there was fun going Gu
Still waters run deep. By
the way, We had some glorious music in the
edge of last evening, just before the departure
Of Thurston, who was compelled to leave US.
1t would have done your soul good if there is
any music in tito have heard it. The veterans
pride themselves in having among its members
some of the choicest voices in the city. We |
must confess that we never heard songs so eff |
fectivey rendered as by our camp vocalists.
We have had repeated calls from our friends |
in the cty,whose presence meets with a hearty |
welcome. The club have had the pleasure of |
entertaining as their guest this season, Harmon
Battin, Esq, of Baltimore who seems to enjoy |
the occasion with great gusto. We are assured |
he will leave with many pleasant associations |
with his sojourn with us, and will |
hold in enduring remembrance the
trtkiag greeting he received from Prof. Shaw.
IN motion Of Tolman this gentleman was elect
ID an honorary member of this club.
The weather to-day seems, if possible, an inn
1rovement of that of yesterday 1t was decl-
IDLY cool riding out yesterday morning. more
ike an autumnal day, but this morning was
many degrees warmer. We have been re-
free from the mosquito plague. Since
We have ascertained that this insect is nothing
but a "neurosis," we have not held it in such
Tread. DR.. Fernald has secured a number of
specimens to assure himself that such is indeed
The fact.
The day has been spent in gre at enjoyment.
Nothing has occurred to mar the general fes-
ivity, and it is agreed on all hands that more
pleasant anniversary has never been passed by
he club. We would like to record few of
he many agreeable incidents that character
zed our last day in camp, but we fear We have
llready trespassed too much on your space. The
closing hours W ere of course the crownlng ones,
md when The flags were lowered and the tents
truck it was with feeling of regret that we
we're so soon to bid adieu to the scene of so
many substantial enjoyments
At 8 O'Clock in the evening Lawrence made
lis appearance and with parting cheers for ur
riend Strout of the lighthouse, we took our
cave of the camp ground, fully satisfied with
Ill and singular connected with the Goth ami
'ersary of tbs V. C. A. &PC. Pic.