Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-16
Arcndian Times i'm the Spirttual1sts,
 Camp at Mantle.

Next Sunday, August 21, will be the last public day of the Spiritualist camp at Man tic. AS the season draws to close, and con temptations of home life begin, the campers naturally reflect upon the pleasures they are about to leave, the acquaintances and friend ships that have been formed, and to make all kind of promises and resolutions for the re- enjoyment and perpetuation of them. It is seldom, indeed, that so many people from different sections of the country, with diff ferent views and habits of life, can assemble and live together in the perfect harmony that has characterized their sojourn here. Peo- pie of all denominations, of no denomina- tion, and the spiritualist, alike have united in earnest endeavor to make each other happy. No incident of an unpleasant nature occurred during the whole season, and the only au- thority needful has been that which could furnish information. Cottages and tents and all the equipments of the campers have constantly to the thieving element that sometimes infest such places, and yet no instance of lost, strayed or stolen has been the association have performed their arduous duties in an unusually satisfactory manner. The grounds are delightful and breezy. and everything is well provided and well con- ducted. MT. George A. Chafee and wife of Middletown, with full corps of experienced affairs excellently. MT. D. W. Crippin and his amiable wife, of the Byxbee House, Mer- iden, have conducted the hotel department of the pavilion in manner that will add many to their list of patrons in the future. Mir
 George A. Baker, of Willimantio, controlled the skating rink to the public satisfac- tion. MT. J. $. Taylor, of Hartford,
 well managed the field sports, base ball, rife practice. Captain w. M Mass, of the con- mod1ous St. Frixie, running regularly upon excursions from the camp up and down the river coast, has by his gentlemanly and &C., commodating depOrGment made host of friends, added much to his future popularity as & steamboat commander. MT. A. W. Bill, of Willimantic, runs the stages and express wagons from the camp, with precise regular ity, to Crescent Beach, connecting with all trains to and from. He is distinguished by which his duties are performed. The music in the amphitheater and pavilion is of an ex- ceptionally excellent order. Miss Lizzie Ly- man, of Willimantic, presides at the organ in the afternoon concerts at tho lectures, the skating and dancing music being furnished MT. Wright is accompanied by his accom- plished wife, whose presence adds much to the enjoyment of all who are fortunate enough to make her acquaintance.
 I have not the notes or time to report any of the lectures in full, and any abbreviated report would do the speakers an injustice. The invocation, lectures and improvisation are all of the highest order and exhibiting every evidence of inspiration. Monday M. W. Colville occu pied the rostrum in the fore noon, taking his subject '"rhe Uses of Spiritualism. " In the afternoon A. B. French, of Ohio, spoke from the same plat form with such force as enthused his audi ence; and in the evening very interesting conference meeting was held in the pavilion We anticipate with pleasure the arrival of Jennie B. Hagan and Dr. J. M. Pebbles. The former will remain with us from the 18th to the 22d; the latter from the 17th to the 21st of August, when grand influx of out siders is expected to listen to these Spiritual istic celebrities. .-Haatfor5 zvnaes Correspoaae5- s7t,