The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24
EXTRAORDINARY SERVICES
The Church of the Good Shepherd Formally Turned Over to the Bishop ana Conseorated
 to Holy Uses,
The Rt. Rev. Bishop Brown, of the Diocese of Arkansas ana Sey- erai Prominent Clergy from
 Abroad Were Present.

FedT' SD laT, Tn the history Of Forrest City has been the Special Services held at the Episcopal church, beginning Monday, January 20, 1902, and ending Wednesday about noon. during which the church was consecrated after the usual manner of such things to the Sole use and purpose of Holy worship.
 The service began at 7:3O p. m. by Evening Prayer, followed by an elo. qnent and most cordial address of wei. come by the Rector. the Rev. Joseph J Cornish. His remarks were sincere. and he made the visitors feel the trnth-that they were heartily and sincerely welcomed by Rector and lay men.
 The Rev. W. D. Williams. D. b. Archdeacon. of Little Rock, then ad- dressed those present upon the subject The General Convention" He was listened to with wrapt attention and high appreciation of his eloquence and earnestness.
 On Tuesday, at 9:30 a. ID the Holy Communion was celebrated celebrant. the Bishop. The Rev. Chas. II. Lock. wood, E. D., who is so we'll known and loved here, occupied the pulpit and preached one of his characteristic ser. mons. It was full of love and true Christian spirit. and made. one feel better and have higher and nobler aims and aspirations.
 At l0:30 there was a conference of the Clergy, and at noon prayer for missions.
 From three until five o'clock in the afternoon a reception was rendered the Bishop and Clergy at the church and rectory. to which all were invited. There was good attendance and the visitors were made to feel that Forrest City knows how to receive and welcome her guests. It was most felicitous occasion, where there was wit and wisdom, youth, beauty and honorable age. The rectory was thrown wide open to the guests, and dainty and delightful refreshments were served.
 At 7:30 there was the EYensong, and at o'clock the subject of Missions was discussed in all it's phases. Mrs j. P. Pillow, of Helena. discussed "rhe Weman's Auxiliary" in an able and thoroughly conversant manner, much to the interest, pleasure and edi- firAt,on of all who heard her. Archdea. con Williams discussed" "The Diocesan;" Rev. Joseph J.Cornish, Among Colored People," and Rev. Geo. B. Norton, D. D., "The Foreign" The whole subject was handled in masterful ' manner, and much to the benefit and enlightenment of the congregation. The prayer and benediction was then pronounced by the Bishop.
 CoNsECRATIoN
 It would require more time and space than we have at command to give our readers who were not present an ade. quate idea and minute description of the Conservation Service. We can but outline it, and that poorly It was sublime and beautiful in the extreme.
 The Bishop and Clergy presented themselves and made an alarm at the door. Mir John GatliDg, the senior warden, demanded to know, "Who comes here?' The response was given, The Bishop of Arkansas and Clergy ; admit us." They were admitted and and filed down the nave to the chancel Alter this, the ritual conservation ser vice. which is most sublime and beau tiful instrument, was used.
 Nr Gatling presented the deed to ! the Bishop in a most impressive and beautiful speech, as follows:
 Right Reverend Father in God Ten years ago last October-in iS9l-the } little band of Episcopalians in this piac', under the leadership of that dear old man. Rev. c. A. Bruce. of whom this beautiful memorial window bears the testimony of our love, took up the task of establishing s church in Forrest City. Though fe W in numbers and limited in resources. yet with a brave heart and unfaltering faith they diligently pursued their work. until . the 5th day of the following March they purchased, paid for and received this deed to the lot upon which this \ edificc stands. A few weeks after a wards the foundation was laid and the Y corner stone placed in position. In June, 1894, the building commenced S and was completed in August of that A year. There is no debt against it. It a has been paid for. The title is clear, S and now I, as Senior Warden, in the s9 name of the Rector, Wardens and Yes try If this parish, and in the name of 5 tn good people everywhere who, by N their means. their labor and their love q have contributed to it's purchase, pre- q apnt tO you this deed 10 this property.