New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-26

becalmed. and the Sound was as smooth and UNI
rnflc'l rs q and-ocked pool. Near Dsvids Island
two Largo PROPOSES disporting themselves
in the water. were mistaken for the
ESCAPED sea lions from COney Island
by the women and children, and were made theme
of general conversation until the steamers whistle
announced that the destination near at hand.
Before the arrival Of the steamer the visitors az
the island few in number. Something like
a score of the residents of NewRochelle had come
the miniature ferry, and were IN various por
ions of the grounds. The new corners quickly TOOK
possession and proceeded to seek out the spots OF
interest All were in search Of rest and pleasure,
aud they pursued the search in various ways. Many
took their baskets and crossed the; new bridge TO
the picnic ground Others pIOcured boats ahd h3n-
ing tackle and went fishing: some strOlled about
until thew found shade and quiet, while the re-
mainder visited the pavilion, clubhouse billiard
ROOM bowlng-alley, shooting ranges aud baths.
The fishing at Glen Island is first rate, bass and
founders Astounding and ees being numerous
that one tires of landing them. The inducemens
for bathing is good water. OF moderate depth, de-
void of breakers and undertow. Ar O'Clock the
elam-bake was spread. and from that hour until
o'clock the dining-hali well patrOniZed, every
incoming steamer bringing hungry crowd. Twelve
stone piles were requied in the baking. clans being
served every fifteen minutes. When o'clock was
announced by the chime Of bells at the cub-hO
the pleasure-seekers began 30 return 20 New-1Ork
and at o'clock the Island deserted by all ex-
cept its regular residents. No accident OF any klnI
occurred, and all participating IN the excursion had
a pleasant time at this new resort and an 1nvigora-
ting sail from and TO the city.
CLOSE OF THE SEA CLIFF CAMP MEETING.
A LARGK INSTRUMENTATION OF TUE CLOS
ING DAY.
The season has been n successful one ut Sea Cliff
For some time the accommodations of the town
have been heavily taxed, but since the Annual
Methodist Camp-meetng began so many visitors
have arrived that hotel and boardlnC-house
keepers have been put to their wits end
TO provide even the scantiest accommodations
for the guests. The excursion train and the boat
which left for Sea Cliff yesterday morning carried
many passengers, most Of whom were going 10 at
tend the camD-meetIng. which came 20 an end yes
terday evening The managers OF the meeting ex-
press themselves as thoroughly satisfied with the
results, and it Is generally considered to have
been complete success. The attendance has
been larger than that Of last year. but
many more who would have attended
were prevented from doing 80 by the rain which
prevailed during the week. Yesterday, however,
the weather was all that could be desired. 1t was
warm without being oppressive, and a refreshing
breeze swept over the country. The visitors both
from New-YOrk, Glen Cove and the surrounding
district were large and the Tabernacle was
filed
In the morning prayer-meeting and love feast
were held at halEpast 7. At 10 o'clock the sermon
meeting began. The sermon was preached by the
Rev Sanford Hunt Of the Genesee Conference.
He spoke about the growth Of Christianity and in
the course of his sermon said that he had often
noticed that old soldiers loved to taknot of the hard
ships they had suffered not OF the disappontments
they had encountered. but of the great battles in
which they had fought.
They Will tell you, the speaker continued, how
regiments charged and came together with
crash as of rock; how they met with
a terrible sound as of the crash of falling trees
how the rearing chargers bit tore at each others
names while their riders dropped off dead, nd how
the nag never allowed even to wave, in the
euemys sight. | have heard veterans tell OF these
things not boastiuly. but proudly, and it conveys
lesson which every Christian Will do well 10 learn.
Christians should learn 20 night, and to fight well
with the spirit of evil They should be proud of
the fight aud proud of the victory which Is sure TO
ensue If they only fight well For God, IN his in
finite goodness and mercy, never allows tempta-
ton great to be overcome to assalI US, provided
we only fight the good fight we'll:
On the platform were the Rev. Messrs A. S.
Graves W. Baker. X. c. Putner and j. L. Glider, of
Glen Cove Toward the close OF the service the
Rev. A. :. Graves informed the congregation that
the conductors of the meeting were alone response
bic for the expenses incurred Certain residents OF
Sea Cliff the speaker said. had generously contrib
uted certain sum in advance. This sum- however,
was sufficient 10 cover all the outlay, and col
lection would therefore be taken up. The total
expenses of conducting the meeting amount
to about 5000. and the deficiency is less than 800
The plate then passed round and tho sum of
$50 was collected The services closed with the
singing of the hymn Praise the Lord from Whom
all Blessings Flow" Tho ministers and a few
Others were then hospitality entertained by Henry
Dubois, of No. 1l9 oouth-st., NeWfOrk. whose
Summer house is at Sea Cliff.
A children's Sunday-schoOl meeting was held
Mt o'clock, and at 3 the afternoon
sermon-service began. A large congregation
gathered TO hear the Rev. S.Graves, who preached
from Joshua XIV 9th verse Then Balah, the
son of Tippar. King of Moab. arose and warred
against Israel. and sent and called Balloon. the
of Boer to curse YOU" In his sermon the speaker
stOutly defended the SCRIPTURES and condemned the
doctrines of Thomas Payne and Robert G.. lngersOll.
The final sermon-meeting was held at half past in
the evening when the Rev. Sanford Hunt and other
ministers addressed the congregation. Another
camp-meeting will be held next year
The following are among the latest arrivals at the
Sea Cliff House;
T. w. shendaw and wife. Miss Olive Hale Mary Ander-
son. W. Cameron and wife. John FalcOuer Mrs II. Gard
ner. +. ii. Calkns, James TOmkIns. W. COmstOck aud
WIFE T. W Parker. H. Z. Camp. John King John b. Van
COtt +. SimmOnds, George W. Wallace, ). l. Roe, g.
Londew j. Crawford and wife, F. ). Brummell, E Rne
Aardt.
Much annoyance was caused 20 the passengers OF
the Long Island RAJ lroad Yesterday. The excursion
train arrived at Glen Head Station hour be-
hind schedule time. As the return train leaves
Glen Head at 4:35, and there is only train
Sundays, the already limited time in which the
pieasure-seekers had to enjoy themselves was by
this means curtailed and many expressed their dis
appointment.