The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-21


 > Bishop Rowe began his work in Alaska with the same practical devo- ton that had marked all his former ministry-a continuous ministry now of twenty-five years in Alaska, of the most strenuous devotion which has made him known as the friend of every man-whte, Indian, or EsAimo-aHd the best known and lest beloved citizen of Alaska.
 Iii the dangers of the Arctic wint- or he has regularly gone on marches of q thousand or even two thousand miles before there were any steam . boat lines or railroads or many trails journeys involving snowshoe trips which experienced men had thought impossible, building his own boat and shooting the rapids; and, . as the strikes of gold caused a rush of white miners here and there-at . Fairbanks, Nome, Cordova, or else. . where-he has not delayed. The l church has been there as soon as the saloon, sometimes getting there first. erecting hospitals, schools, |. rluhrooms, and churches; placing nurses, teachers, and missionaries in ! charge; himself an expert with ham. mer and saw, or seeking out the . I lonely proapector, the sick and dis. tressed or following up the churchs . | children who have emigrated from . every state in the union and from . many parts of the world.
 Among Indians and Eskimo, also, the bishops name is household . word and they rejoice at the news ! passed ulons that he is on his way i to2 a visit with them-their friend . and Father-in-Cod
 One touching letter comes from al isolated point in the interiors: 1 "Whea you come to -, please you make big church and help all |. people get straight in God way | wait here for you all summer.
 You come here then all this coun. try you make light and then l be glad. All children and every one want to see you.
 Sure you make light this country | if you come, and if you no come every one be too much sorry.
 You help me. Your friend,
 NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
 A national committee will have charge of the celebration and Of 1 the raising of the memorial fund. Of .his committee, the most Rev. Dam iel S.. Futile, D. D., Bishop of Mis- souri and the presiding bishop, is honorary chairman; the Rt. Rev. w. F. Nichols. Bishop of California ! chairman. and the Rt. Rev. w. T. | Sumner Bishop of Oregon secretary.
 The Alaska committee includes Rev. G. n. Christian. Juneau; and | his cxceIlency, Governor Riggs.
 Diocesan and parish committees will be appointed.
 A UNIQUE MEMORIAL.
 The national committee in it's i circular says:
 Ut is presumed that the whole church would like to celebrate this | 1 event in some substantial way In the case of a long and active serv' ice such as Bishop Rowe's, we can | easily imagine that his many admir- CTS and friends will wish to have part in this commemoration.
 Tt has been customary, in many instances. to wait until the great soldiers and servants of the Cross have laid down their arms and entered into their rest before their work has been acknowledged by some memorial to them; but it is proposed, ill the case of Bishop Rowe, that some adequate commem- oration of this anniversary take place while he is here and able to enjoy the knowledge that his efforts have been appreciated"
 MASS MEETING AND SERVICE
 It is intended that during this year the fund will be raised and presented. Appropriate services and addresses will made at Juneau and in other places.
 Those who may not be reached by the local committee but who de- sire to have a part in the testimon- ial of appreciation and friendship, may communicate with the Rt. Rev.