Arizona republican., 1918-05-22
IMPRESSIVE TALKS . MARK DEDICATION
 . OF B|C MONUMENT

The Rt. Rev. Julius W. Atwood, Episcopal bishop Of the diocese of Ari- zona returned yesterday morning from the Grand Canon, where he took part in a ceremony attending the dedication of monument to the memory of Major John Wesley Powell. first director of the geological survey and the explorer who in 1869, conducted the first eXpe- dition through the world famous gorge. Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane made the principal address. all though others in the party spoke briefly.
 The ceremonies opened with an in- vocation by Bishop Atwood, as fol- lows:
 70, God, our heavenly Father, as- sembled here to dedicate this monu- ment to the memory of John Wesley Powell, we would bear in grateful re- membrance this day the spirit of noble adventure which les this loyal soldier or his country to reveal the mystery of the mighty river and canyon to the sons of men.
 We bless Thee for the good example of this chivalric soldier and citizen, who served his country and his God with fidelity and devotion; who, in the sacred relationships of son. brother and citizen. was true; whose faith, courage, devotion to science, simplic- fly of life and character, arc an inspi- ration to all of us who have come after him.
 We would bear in grateful remem- hrance those who laid the foundations of this mighty repuoiic, as firm and strong as these eternal rocks of ages, fhe. ct fr. dence and democracy. We would cherish the memory of brave pioneers who faced with unfaltering faith and courage the terrors of he untraversed desert and of savage men 70 build up this fair southwestern land
 We thank Thee for those of a later day who achieved national unity and Freedom for the oppressed, and espec- lally at this time, we ask Thy blessing Q God of the centuries, upon Thy chill nren who are now called upon to fight tof the freedom of the whole world. Standing amid these radiant and sub ;line scenes of Thy creative hand as we dedicate this memorial stone we would consecrate ourselves anew. in the spirit of Him who gave His life on the crucifiXion mountain, to our God. to our country, and to a suffering humanity.
 Let thy benediction rest upon the president of these United States. the senate and house of representatives in congress assembled, she members of inc cabinet, the governor of this com monwealth, and all who are entrusted with authority.
 Bless the soldiers, sailors and avia- tors. who are ready to lay down their lives on the sacrificial altars for the preservation of the great principles upon which this nation was founded. and hasten the day when victory and peace shall come to their endeavor and ethe kingdoms of this world shall be- come the kingdom of almighty God. the kingdom of social, of civic, and personal righteousness: where the Prince of Peace shall rule supreme and Gods universal fatherho6d and the brotherhood of man shall be recos- nized throughout the world which He has redeemed.
 We ask it all in the name of our Master. Jesus Christ"
 Following this invocation. Gov. George W. P. Hunt made a brief ad dress. Then came the unveiling of the monument, which was draped with an American flag. Tho flag was after ward presented to Mrs. Juliette Powell Rice. the only surviving. sister of Major Powell, who is a resident of California A wreath made of wild flowers from The canyon was placed upon the monu- ment.
 Following the ceremonies. Governor Hunt. Secretary Lanc Bishop Atwood and the others motvred to Williama where a large meeting was held in behalf of the Red Cross society. Ad- dresses were made at this meeting by Governor Hunt, Bishop Atwood and Secretary Lane. On the first day of inc campaign. Williams had already exceeded her quota. Secretary Lane and his party left that evening for