New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-02
SUMMER RELIGION.
IN THE OPEN AIR.

DOVER, N. j., July 31.-The camp-meeting of
the New-York District Methodist Conference which Ia
being held at grove two and half miles from this
plaee is now well under way. At the service last
evening there not great deal of enthusiasm,
most OF the Ipeople only arrived yesterday and
tired out with the journey, and the work OF settling
down This morning. however, early as O'clock the
voice OF praise and prayer might I've heard throughout
the grove as the faithful disciples OF Wesley held their
morning prayermeetng in front OF the stand: while
twoand-a hours later each family might have been
found at worship in its own tent The people seemed
not 10 assembled for worldly enjoyment but TO be
tbirsting for spiritual good.
The Free Methodist Church was organized AT Pekin,
Niagara County, New-York, on August 49, 1880 since
that time II has grown very rapidly increasing AT Ten
times the rate Of the Methodist Episcopal Churcn ana
~ has now SIX Conferences, OF which Is
the NewYork District, under the direction OF
which this meeting Is held. The jurisdiction OF
this Conference extends over the whole of NewJersey
and the south eastern part OF pennsylvania AHo
msjorities OF its members are OF the poorer ana
lees literally educated classes, but, despite TINS,
they are moro generous faithful, aud Jealous than
many who are blessed with more means
ana the advantage Of more liberal culture
In the NewYoTk Conference there are only two minis
tiers who have taken fun college course. The person
who assumes the title Of Presiding Elder IN the Method
LIST Episcopal Church. is here called the Chairman of the
Conference, both of them having about the powers
The char Of this New-York Conference very accept
ably filed by the Rev. william Gould OF Morris
town, who not only understands
the ,superintendence Of the work Of others
bu who work to good purpose himself AT all times
Of the day he be seen in the grove in his shirt
sleeves giving orders 20 his assistant, and he himself
hauling lumber pitching tents carrying straw, in short
doing anything and everything that comes In his way.
In this work he is earnestly seconded by all present
The free use Of grove given to the Conference by
It's owner Mr.. Castern Of Dover. 1t Is very beauu-
full wood the being chiefly Of pine, oak and maple
The ground slopes 10 the northwest and at the lowest
point of land is situated the preachers stand, while in
front the stand benches sufficient to seat moro
people The tents eighty or ninety in number
radiate from the stand, though in no regular oroer'
Some arc by the stand while others are almost or
quite outside OF the CIRCLE" There is no Tabernacle"
on the ground, is usual at these meetings,
and most Of the services held in the open
air. In case OF storm the people VIII take refuge
IN the largest tent which is known as the "prayer-
meeting tent" One marked advantage OF this grove is
the fact that it possesses several springs OF delicious
water. This is a blessing which comparatively rev
campmeetngs enjoy. To the north Of the grove there
are great number of huckeoerry bushes which every
body seems 10 appreciate, and little knots may almost
constantly be seen returning to the camp with well
filled baskets Of the ripe berries.
The discipline OF the Church is very 1t does
not admit its membership persons who use tobacco
OF liquors. or who members Of secret societies. 1t
prohibits the of iewelry OF gold in any form, and
Of CAV or ashy Dress The two latter prohibitions may
be especially noticed at the encampment The people
are plainly but neatly dressed, and the bewohery OF
fashion seems have been exercised No boarding or
hueksering allowed the people intend TO be
hosptable and entertain Their tents and
cables are accordingly visitors, and cordial well
come is extended Smoking and drinking on the
grounds are course, forbidden which certain people
Ten regular services are to be held each day, fol-
COWS: PRAYERS meeting at a. m; family prayer at 7:SO
and class meetings at .; preaching at 10;
.hildren's meetings at 1880 p m. preaching at 23O;
prayerIneeting preaching 1885, ayer-meeting at
PrayeFmeetings aud singing are, however. always In
order. There is good reason for expecting that the
day persons may be kneeling beside stumps and
tree trunks throughout the wood engaged IN
are always singing, and seem 10 DO very happy
Very few members are present as yet The following
william Gould, the Rev. Jas Matthews, Brooklyn; the
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Sentiment for sermon Is made about minutes before
he service Every one is expected to hold himself IN
,eadiness to speak on moments notice. large pro-
portion Of the congregation are Germans who are very
NATIONAL CAMP-MEETING.
LANDIsvILLE, Penn, Aug. 1.-The sixteenth
aatonal camp meeting held under the management of
lie National Camp Meeting Association the Rev. John
Inskip President, opened at Landisvilc, Lancaster
Co.. Penn Jnly and formally closed for the season
yOnlyht. The grove where the services were
,ed rs one of rare beauty with abundance of water
and shade Large numbers Of people were present from
All sections Of the country, large proportion being
rom NeW-York City and its environs Several ladies
;ook a prominent part in the exercises, among whom
vas Mrs. Dr. Dennler of Long Island City.
Excursion tickets sold from New-York, Phladel-
oha Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and elsewhere, ct four
cents per mile for the round trip. Good meals we're
furnished At 81 per day. huge tent known as the
National Tabernacle" by 100 feet, erected in
which the services we're held. The Association used
his tent in their through the West including Salt
Lake City two years ago.
The distinctive feature Of the organizatoni the dis
ANIMATION of the doctrine Of entire sanctifcaton
being the privileges Of all church members The Rev.
J. g. Insp conducted the opening religious exercises
she Rev. c. f. Turner, Presiding Elder Of the District
rave an address OF welcome, and followed by the
Rev. j. Thompson, President of the Landisve Board
H Control, who presented account Of the origin
f the meeting. The managers are nearly all
identified with the Methodist Church but mebers
~ churches of nearly all evangelical denominations
we're present Sermons delivered by seye-
parts Of the country. The services were uniformly
orderly and impressive. with little II OF the Wild
are which have characterized caDpmeetings In their
more primitive days. Among others who took an active
part in the meeting the Rev. Messrs. Inskp Foote,
and Harlow OF the National Association; u |. Th0mp-
lon, C. F. Burner Geo. Hughes, X Lowry "a Mclean,
WIN. ii. BOole, W. Mcdonald, VIM Mast. several other
bamp-meetings be held under the same manage
men different points In the West and South later IN
lhe season.
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