New-York tribune., 1883-12-21
coySEcRIYoy or BISHOP WALKER
THE HEAD or THE DIOCESE OF NORTHERN DA-
KorA-CEREMoSY AT CALVARY CHURCH.

THE HEAD or THE DIOCESE OF NORTHERN DA-
KorA-CEREMoNY AT CALVARY CHURCH.
The conservation of the Rev. William David
walker, as Missionary Bishop OF Mort hcrn Da-
kota. took place yesterday morning at Calvary
Smqrc on1 n1 anc bunSrrd cIeryvm"5 in their robes
took part In the cercmon, The Bshopelcct began his
minlsiratious clergyman in Calvary Church when
Dr. Arthur Cleveland Coke was rector The font was
filled with beautiful eK0tic- and there were two superb
bouquets the altar. Otherwise the church presented
n. usn,l appearnncr. For a moment CLEAN of sunshine
lighted up the line apsc windows which present Calvary
I'm nom The schoolroom. led by the students
Of the Theological Seminary singing "The Churchs
one Foundation" IL had To- be sung twice be
The bi.op. were Dr. Henry C. Potter Bi.hop Clarke Of
Rhode Island, Bishop starkey. Bishop Morris Bishop
S,.ifuorough Bishop Huntingdon and Bishop CarksOn
The b-hopclcct his rOchc came last accompanied by
his chapain-, the Rev. Dr. Hoffman president OF the
Theological Scmmnay aud the Rev pr Satterloe, rector
of Calvary Church. Having takcn mp their positions at
the foot Of the chanCcl steps, Bishop Clarke began the
G mmunion service The music rendered throughout
by the students OF the Theological Seminary, under the
conduct Of the Rev. Dr rector OF the Church
the Holy Rcdccmcr The effect Of the Gregoran tones
rendered by so many male voices was exceedingly fine
The Epsc was read by Bishop Coke, who preached the
sermon from Isaiah XIX The preacher reviewed the
apostolic aborso Of Hunt and Whitaker Their lives were
heroic The waste places OF TINS land are not UNITED
rhe iron-way through Dakota Is highway for Christan
y II is I'm the very heart OF America and destined for
grand future Tho invasion OF allen h0rdes or ignorant
il faught with danger 10 ns for we put the ballot
Into their hands The missionary therefore, "a needed asa
add t0 the state ciyilzer as well as teacher. Inc
bishop concluded with very pathetic address 10 the
candidate After tho OffcrtOry the bishOpelect was
presented by Assstant-B Bishop Potter and Bishop
ClarksOn, OF Nebraska. He Is majestic
looking man, six feet In height
spare and muscular He appears under forty years OF
age with black hair and whlskers His features are
pale and ascoc, with look OF deep uton and sup
pressed energy. Tho testimonials read by the Rev.
Charles T. Olmstcd, OF Trinity Chapel The questions OF
the conservation service asked by Bishop and
answered In clear voice by the candidate, After the
any the bishopclect was invested by his chaplalns
with the episcopal robes, the choir singing the l32d
Psalm TO "A Grceorian tune. The bishops assisting the
cOnsccratOr, Bishop Coke. Bishop starkey and
Bishop Clarkson then surrounded the kneellng
form OF the candidate and chancd tho Ncnl Creator
the whole congregation responding The imposition OF
hands followed aud the Bishop OF Northern Dakota
was conducted within the rails by Bishop Henry g. Potter
where he renamed heelng In prayer. The communion
service then continued Bishop Clarke consecratng
and Bishop H. G. Potter assisting. The service concluded
with singing OF the Gloria In EIcelss by the whole
ongregatiOn to the old music OF Manbecke The pro-
cesson then formed To the hymn, 90 worship the King
all glorious above the newly consecraed Bishop walk
Dr. Satterlee afterward entertained the bishops
clergy luncheon In the rccOry. Bishop Walker mas
achieved remarkable In his diocese. ie wore
magnificent episcopal ring present from apprecauVe
friends.