THE TOWN OF OSSIN-ING. I i 



of boys, and to the development of physical health. Both of the above 

 named objects are also attained by a gymnasium, provided for their use, 

 and by the neighboring hills and country, over which they are allowed 

 to roam under certain necessary restrictions, and within certain limits. 

 Near the centre of the village, is situated the Episcopal church of St. 

 Paul's, a beautiful Gothic structure of Sing Sing marble. Beneath the 

 body of the edifice is an extensive basement, containing lecture, vestry 



St. Paul's Church, Sing Sing. 



and robing rooms. Above the tower entrance, a neat escutcheon bears 

 the following inscription : 



ST. PAUL'S 

 CHURCH 

 A.D. 

 MDCCCXXXV. 



The interior is neat and appropriate. The altar and font are of 

 polished marble, richly carved ; the latter presented by Miss Ludlow. 



The communion sendee, consisting of a flagon, two chalices and 

 paten, were the gift of Mrs. Jacob Arthur. The tower contains a large 

 bell manufactured by "A. Meneely, West Troy, N. Y., 1S35," weight. 

 15001b. It was purchased by the vestry at a cost of four hundred and 

 fifty dollars. The deep tones of this powerful bell can be heard for 

 many miles, over the adjoining hills. 



" As wave on wave, the tide of sound 

 Fills the bright atmosphere." — Christmas Bells. 



