Connecticut western news., 1910-08-25
Opening Chautau4ua
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tertainsd with their inimitable bell ring ing selections, the very acme of exquisite harmony.
 There have been daily classes in bible study, led by Dr Hurlbut, than whom there is no more profound biblical stu dent or lesson expounder. His lesson interpretations are delight and prove mcsaics of concentrated thought.
 The classes in physical culture and domestic science, by Miss Kittie M, Holton, Danbury. and Miss Amelia A Cook, Hartford, have delighted by their intelligent and practical methods.
 Death of Camp Friend
 The sudden death of Hanford PlAtt, at Bridgeport, called a number of prom inent camp people to that city Tuesday, in attendance upon the funeral Mir Platt has a cottage at Pine Grove and his family in years past as well as him. self have oottaged here. He was an earnest friend of the association, had many friends here and sympathy with the bereaved ones in deep. widespread and sincere
 The ladies of the camp have done . good job in trimming up the preachers platform with evergreens, 1t makes . handsome effect from whatever point it is viewed and adds pleasing feature of attraction to the platform. .."
 Mrs VanWyok, Newburgh, assisted by her daughters, gave a supper on Tuesday evening in honor of the guests at Acadia" and the "Cattails." There were several solos by Harrison Moore and very jolly time in general.
 There are several new arrivals at the grove and much interest is being shown in Chautauqua, especially the class in physical culture, under the instruction of Mrs K. M. Holton. Many of tho pupils of last year are again present. being especial ,devotes of the teacher, as well as realizing the great benefits from the exercises.
 There have been two stnaw rides among the young people of the camp the past week; the last was Monday night to Falls Village. They have proved quite delightful.
 Attorney Hull, of Bridgeport is re- shingling his cottage here, which is one of the handsomest on the inner circle. MT Hull is active in camp affairs and is one of those genial, whole-souled men with whom it is a pleasure to meet He ia one of Bridgeport's prominent lawyers, and with his interesting little family is enjoying life here at the camp.
 Among the latest hotel arrivals are MT and Mrs J. L. Hurlbut.
 There arc at present about 45 cottages open here but the attendance is likely to increase with the opening of camp meeting next week Sunday, when Fan nie Crosby, the widely known hymn writer is to address the meeting.
 In the Old Days
 Rev. Dr. Burch, New York, has closed his cottage and returned home, his va- cation having expired. He is one of the pioneers of Pine Grove camp. When first he came here it was wilderness and tents were used as dwellings. This was some 40 years ago. In recent ser mon here he toldi interestingly the story of those early days, when the association was just starting life. Since it has blos- somed into modern cottages with all the requirements of successful summer colony. But the attendance of the good old days" is lacking, when from 1000 to 5000 people thronged the grove to listen to the discourses and raise their voices in praise and worship. But the times have changed and the present is not so much camp meeting generation as was the last.
 Tennis Cup Winners
 In the tennis finals, Kenneth Hildrsth won over Harold Price in the mems contest for the silver cup. 6-1, 8-2. Ss6. In the mixed doubles, Harold Price and Miss Harriet Way won 6-1, 6-4.
 Miss Bertha E. Graves, New York, is visiting Miss Hopper.
 Pine Grove Notes
 Mrs Clarence R. Sanford and son Eliot, are at their cottage. MT Sanford is eI- pected on the 2Sth.
 Harrison Moore, who has been a guest of Miss Odell at Acadia" left for his home in Washington, Tuesday. He will be much missed by good number here
 Carolyn Nichols Crane, will give an exhibition of her water color sketches of the surrounding vicinity, on Thurs day afternoon at her studo, the Cattails. These exhibitions have become an aIH