New-York tribune., 1873-07-31
RTRAL DEVOTION.

CLOSE OF THE woRTENDYKE CAMP-MEETING-A
wEII1ATrENDFD AND INTERESTING SESSION.
The Wortendyke camp-meeting closed last
night 1t has been conducted under the supervision Of
the Newark Methodist Episcopal Conference the JuTis-
dicon Of which extends over parts of New York, New
Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and includes 2iO
clergymen. The village is an important
one on the Midland Road, beng the site of
engine houses, repair shops and general depot OF sup
plies 1t derives its from G. A. WOrtendyke, who
is engaged in the manufacture or cotton goods and en-
ploys many OF the villagers IN his works. Excursion
trains were run on the Midland Road during the meet
ing and the fares were considerably reduced.
Largo numbers were accordingly present from
Newark Jersey City, Paterson, Hackensack,
and other places, while many came in
vehicles from the neghborng country. The result
very good attendance, which last Sunday reached
about 2OOO For the accommodation Of those who wished
TO remain on the grounds, erected Of which
two were assigned TO preachers to the police and
one TO prayer-meeting services, while used
restaurant where substantial meals served at 81
per day. The total expense Of the meeting was $3.50,
which was betrayed by collections taken the ground
Occasional during the last days of the meeting
aud espec ally on Tuesday OF tins week, somewhat re-
duced the attendance and Obliged the worship
ture originally Dult lOr lhe accommodation OF
picnic gatherings In view OF the severity of the
cented almost thankfully. The meeting presided
over by the Rev. r. YanhOrne Presiding Elder OF the
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Decker The general plan Of the services 70 have
sermons IN the morning, afternoon and evening or each
day with occasional prayerneetings during the inter
walls. Two coiored clergymen WIN representatives OF
their congregations. were present during the meeting
sermons we're preached in all by the folio wing clergy
men: L. X. Duun, s. N Bebout, g. Winsor, j. T. Dodd'
Howard Va SV'G W. f. DicEerson, G. F. Dickinson Van
horne (Presiding Elder. j. Atkinson d: W. Bartne'
en- e1ce D j NJ Tattle W. s Galloway, W Tanison, F. Lam
mis- r. f. Gordon and n Hubbell, who preached twice.
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success
| CAMPAIGNING Oh THE NEw-YORK DISTRICT con-
FERENCE.
The camp-meeting of the New York District
Conference opened at grove two and one-nalf miles
southeast OF Dover, N j., yesterday, and people from
NewYorg, Brooklyn. and vicinity had arrived In large
numbers The first regular preaching service occurred
in the evening" 1t consisted of short sermons from diff
ferent persons both clerical and lay Everybody is sup
posed to be "minuteman," and to be ready to speak
on few moments warning The work Of pitching tents,
putting up stores. arranging furniture and doing
hundred other necessary things occupied much OF the
day and encroached upon the evening. In gong
through the grove person, unless acquainted could
Jnot tell clergyman from ayman, D0th classes Deine
in their shirt sleeves, and acting IN the capacity OF
hewers of wood and carriers OF water. About eixty
tents have already been erected, whle many are wait
ing to placed in position Great nsrest was mani
tested by All present and it Is expected that the meet
ing will prove a great success.
CAMP-MEETINGs ELSEWHERE.
The fOrty-fTst annual meeting OF tne new
York Camp Meeting Association will begin at Sing sing
Oh Tuesday next continue ten days Scores OF tents
are already being placed in position, and ample pro
vision is being made for boarding Several acres have
also been added 10 the grounds since last season. com
Portable lodging house erected, and other essential l
provements made. reunion Of pastors and people Is
announced TO be held during the meeting.
camp meeting opened in the beautiful grove near
| High Bridge ON Monday evening. Sermons have been
delivered by the Rev. MI Davis, the Rev. c. c. Winans,
and the Rev. q. W. Smith The attendance Is GOOD ana
rapidly increasing The town OF High Bridge 10 situated
on the New-Jersey Central Railroad, nifty miles from
New-IOrk and contains about 1000 inhabitants. Inc
scenery around II Is very picturesque. and the entire
vicinity forms an attractive for those who are
| seeking repose.
| FUNERAL OF PAYMAsTER CAHOONE.
The funeral of the late Paymaster Benjamin
Cahoone OF United States Navy took place in the
Church Of Annunciaton, Fourteenthst, yester-
day AT noon the coflD upon which placed a cross
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