Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-22
CAMP RAYMOND.
The Close of the Successful Outing by
 the Ascension Choir League.

The Close of the Successful Outing by
 the Ascension Choir League.
 Although the period of nearly three weeks has drawn to close, the varying diversions that made the time pass so pleasantly, crowded each other so rapidly as the time for breaking camp draws near that only an extended period would have enabled us to have done justice to all.
 Our last letter was written after the pleasant reception accorded us by MT. and Mrs. William Barnette on Tuesday even- ing, August Il. On the following day, Wednesday, a large party repaired to the claming beds of East river and returned with generous basket well filled with what afterwards figured conspicuously in clam chowder.
 Thursday was one of those days when the cool retreats about camp afford a pleas ant reaction from the more irksome and exhilerating sports.
 Friday all were up betimes in eager expectancy, anticipating the part they had been assigned in the shore illumination for the evening. Bunting and lanterns were gracefully festooned about the cot tage and camp and everything assumed a holiday appearance. An invitation to oc- ed to the choir by the illumination com mittee, but the weather proved so un- favorable that the water demonstration was postponed. The shore illumination was one of the finest ever witnessed here at Short Beach. After witnessing the fire works the remainder of the evening was pleasantly spent at cream and fruit re- ception given the choir and their friends by Mrs. D. M. Welch. The occasion was a very enjoyable one and will be associated in our memories of Short Beach with the many other evidences of hospitable gener- osity we have partaken of at the hands of MT. and Mrs. Welch.
 Saturday dawned upon us with very unfavorable conditions for the success of our concert planned for this evening. AL though the rain dampened our ardor somewhat in the early part of the day, the afternoon brought measure of sunshine that dispelled all fears on that score.
 She concert was success. The violin solo of Master Max Leichter, the vocal solos of MT. Maurer and MT. Beaulah were en- cored until they responded to a second number. The playing of the Elm City Banjo club was one of the most pleasant features of the concert. Too much praise cannot be given Miss Dolly Bument for her accompanying at the piano.
 The solo by MT. Adams and the duette by Miss Bument and Miss Maud Maxine were well received. Sunday the choir sang in full vestments at the Episcopal service at the chapel here. Monday evening con- siderable merriment was occasioned over the apple-ducking contest and the foot and dressing race. The apple-ducking needs no explanation, but the foot and dressing race necessitated their removing shoes, hats, stockings and coats and running 6 short distance and return, the one who could on his return get his garments on first and reach a given place receiving s prize. You can imagine the measure ot surprise they evinced and the confusion when on returning to the clothes they had arranged to facilitate their donning them quickly they found they had been so transferred to other piles that the last boy had the best show of win ming the race. The prize was won by Ar thur Kenison. Wednesday was spent 1T sailing, Stony Creek and Pawson park be ing the objective points. In the evening moonlight sail was indulged in. Thursday was the last day at camp. Everything i1 readiness, the tents were struck at 1O:3O and what has been conceded the most sue eoesAuA otsmP oA Cne !eaSuo was brought t( close, the party finishing the outing bJ sailing to New Haven in the yacht H vac We have the warmest expressions o gratitude for the residents of Short Beach who have by their generous hospitality made our stay at the beach one of pro tracted pleasure. And to Mrs. Maxine, or whose grounds the camp was located, W, extend our hearty appreciation for tha measure of hospitality Accompanied ofter with personal sacrifice) that we have re ceived at her hands. She will ever be as
 sociated with the pleasant memories O Camp Raymond.
 With the kindest regards for our friend and visitors, we remain respectfully, AsCENsIoN CHOIR LEAGUE. E. A. Beaulah, President.
 Edwin Miner, Secretary.
 George Skinner, Treasurer.