New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-11
SUNDAY AT THE CAMP GROVE
IT WILL, BE AN INTERESTING DAY IN
SING SING.

PROGRAMME FOR THE CAMP-MEET1NG SERVICES
THE swEpEs TAKING AN ACTIVE PART
CAMP MEETINGS OF FORMER DAYS.
As Sunday Is considered the big day at camp
meeting Saturday is generally quiet until the guests
who intend remain over night arrive ny ooa'
and cars Saturday evening. Yesterday the various
n,..,,pys and services at Sing Sing held as
announced and while at time have the auoi-
ences been crowded, those that were present EVIL
IDENTIFY took deep interest In the exercises whe the
preachers class-leaders and exhorters were as en-
thusiastc as only Methodist preachers ana ex-
horters can be- The Rev. Dr. Charles Z. Miller
of Brooklyn who Is in charge OF the camp-meetne'
ia a host in himself and whether II Is in leading
q meeting seeking converts, or welcoming new
corners to the camp. he exhibits heartness OF
manner a directness OF purpose and a kindness OF
disposition that win all hearts
The camp-meetngs OF to-day are not at all like
those OF earlier years. when they were extensively
advertised by posters in the city and several extra
steamboats, ran morning and evening trips to carry
the thousands OF men, women and chiidren that
attended Hundreds of vehicles or every kihd, iour
and six horse coaches whirled through the sing
Sing streets, while songs and hymns were sung ana
exhortatio made that were only limited by the
utmost powers OF the human voice. The roadsides
were crowded with the surging multitude and bed
lam was outdone In noise and confusion Inc
country for many miles around poured IN us
tbrongs lads and lasses bachelors and spinsters,
old and young helped to swell the vast caravan.
Ii was indeed gala time. Acres OF adjoining
fields and all neighborng fences were required TO
tether the countless teams. Stands selling every
thing from peanuts to hearty dinner were not
wanting and pedlers and fakrs were to be found
In abundance.
All OF this changed Now there Is refine
rr ent order and decorum. The streetcars run
from the railroad station direct sto the grounds.
where the platform Is the terminus Of the road 1t
is all uphill work getting there and takes about a
quarter Of an hour. the ride Is delightful
Seth Lounsberry, OF Greenwich. Conn. who has
charge of the prayer-meetng tent. Is at
tracing considerable attention by his ability in
exhortation and prayer. The Swedes who pres
ent in considerable numbers. form an interesting
enthusiasm into the spirit Of the occasion, and their
meetings characterized by deep religious fervor
They are led by the Rev. DIN Swanson. Of the
Fifty-second Street Church, of this city. and the
Rev Messrs Eklund. Of Emmanuel Church. Dean
st. Brooklyn; Nelson and Cedarburg. Of Brooklyn,
and Samue.son. of this city. a large addition to the
Swedish community arrived by boat last night.
Sundays are the red-letter days of camp-meetng.
the neighborng villas will come in great numbers
and capacity of the streetcars will be taxed to
their utmost to furnish transportation. Then the
farmers from every hamlet and all the broad farm
lands OF Northern Westchester will be present with
their families, sisters. cousins and aunts The day
will open with a o'clock prayer meeting. then a
circle at 1890. when the Rev. Or. Wilson will
preach At 230 In the afternoon the Rev. X. War
rem will preach at the Circle. and In the evening at
100 the Rev. A. E. Barrett viii deliver the sermon.