The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-06-14
BISHOP WEBB OFFICIATEs
A Graduate of wisconsin University,
New York Seminary, and oxford,
England, Young Man Is Admirably
Equipped for His Chosen Work.

In haze of holy incense and hush
Of holy calm which pervaded every cor
ner of st. Peters chapel, Norman Kim
ball was this morning ordained a rec
tor in the Episcopal church. Through
an inspiring stiffness broken only by
the strains of sacred music, voiced by
black robed sisters and friends, or by
the words of sacred truth which fell
from the lips Of bishop, priests, and
acolytes the young man took the VOWS
which consecrate him to a life Of sacri-
flee and service. The Right Reverend
William Walter Webb, bishop Of the
Milwaukee diocese, officiated, assisted
by the venerable Father Maryon, now
archdeacon Of Milwaukee, and formerly
chaplain of Kemper Hall. Sister Mary
Elise presided at the organ.
The ceremonies were formally begun
by a charge to the candidate through
the sermon by Father Maryon from the
text: g Be it unto me according to Thy
word. Il The eXhortation was highly
inspirational and was delivered with
the dignity and devotion which has so
endeared Father Maryon to Kenosha
Episcopalians. He sought to impress
Mr.. Kimball and the audience with the
fact that he was following in the foot
steps of Samuel, Saul, David, Peter,
Paul, st. Anthony, Athanasius, and 9TH
ers who had said with Mary ."Be it unto
ME according to Thy word y He showed
the crying need Of real pastors in these
days Of suffering and strife and ex-
planned to the candidate that to him
was entrusted the three-fold mission OF
absolution, exhortation, and benedic-
ton. He concluded his Address with an
expressionoof hope that the young. man
who was offering his life to God would
make himself wholly obedient to the
dear Lords will and so accomplish
wonders for the cause of Christianity
and truth.
Following the sermon the candidate
was presented to the bishop by Father
Maryon and Father Griffin and the
regular ceremonies of ordination were
performed. Surrounded by priests in
black and acolytes in scarlet the young
man took the vows in a rich clear voice
vibrant with devotion and resolution.
Thereafter he was clothed in a robe OF
crimson and gold, emblematic Of the
suffering and triumph of the Savior,
assistants the holy sacrament. The
service was made very impressive
throughout its continuation by appro-
pirate passages of scripture chanted by
the audience and 81 tiers. The ceremony
concluded with the departure of the
newlv-made rector in the company OF
the church officials who had presided
or assisted at his ordination and to the
music of 4 Forward Christian Soldier +
as sung by the choir and audience.
Mr.. Kimball is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. julius Kimball who have long
been prominent in Kenosha life, and a
brother of Miss Anna Kimball, Mrs.
Nicholas Rowe, and Roger Kimball, all
of Kenosha, and Of r. j Kimball of
Chicago. AS boy he served as an
acolyte at st. Peters. Here his mother
was especially beloved by the sisters,
who are more than gratified that he has
entered the ministry of the church. He
is admirably prepared for the difficult
work which he has undertaken. A grad
uate of the University School of Keno
sha. Wisconsin University, New York
Theological Seminary, and Oxford, Eng
Ian. he brings to his calling an intellect
and breadth of sympathy which will go
far toward making it marked sue
cess. He is known in Kenosha to a
wide circle of friends who are congrat-
.ulating him upon his admission to a
profession which distinguishes him as a
man of highest mentality and purest
motives.
Rev. Kimball has not as yet received
a pastorate but it is probable that he
will be assigned to some church in Wis
consin or the surrounding states In the
near future. He is exceedingly anx-
ious to begin his hfe-work as soon as
possible and there is no doubt but that
he will soon be employed in some parish
which will give him a real opportunity
to use his unusual talents for the adj
vancement of the sacred cause which he
has chosen to uphold. At present Rev.
Kimball is acting as assistant rector at
ST. Paul s cathedral in Milwaukee
where he will remain until called to a
regular charge.