The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-04-01

al friends of mine. They knew what I was trying to do and they took of their plenty and gave it to me to do with as l would and spent their gifts to give you this hospital It is an example of prac tical Christianity. not verbal Chris tianity. and the best advice that can offer to you today is to try to be practical Christians Keep in mind the example of the men who gave of their money that they might express their Christianity in a practical way that would do good to their fellow man, and try to fol- low their example. True Chris tianity is the type of Christianity that cares for the sick and feeble, cares for the children and the mothers, cares for the aiIing and needy and works in it's shirt sleeves, and that's the Christianity that is i typified by this edifiee.
 T am getting to be an old man now I was young man when l came to Alaska, and in the years have spent in the North, I have 1 always wanted to be of service to my fellow man. I have honestly and earnestly tried. l have had l dreams and visions and one of my droar r,g Or 1vic;o1o hoe oov,a tr,,o this day. I have always wanted 1 to do the things that I thought needed being done. One of the dreams that l had was of a beauti l full big, completely equipped hospi- tai in Wrangell. I have seen the need Of it and year or so ago I started to work to make that dream come true.
 'I want to thank the citizens of ] Wrangell and the members of the Wrangell General Hospital Board for their loyal and unswerYing sup port. They have never faltered nor sweryed in their task, and to- d perfect Alaska spring day, they and you may see the results of their labors. We have here not only hospital in a wonderful set ting but it is a hospital ready for | service. It is equipped as few oth- CT hospitals in the North are equip no bo lot ! medical science are here and in charge of competent persons. There is nothing lacking to stay the march of an epidemic or ease the feYered brow of sickened patient.
 We are fortunate, and l say you of Wrangell are fortunate, in hav- ing with you Dr. Clark. He is a man who comes to us with the | highest of recommendations. As it happens, the first case that came to this hospital was a serious one. A young man of Wrangell met with a most painful and dangerous acci- dent. His very sight was threaten | ed and but for the facilities afford ed by this institution, he might to- day be blinded for life but he was cured and now is on the highway l to recovery. 1 thank you all for coming out today to our dedication ceremonies and for listening to what l had to say. I am leaving for the interior of Alaska soon, but I hope before long to be with you again..
 As Bishop Rowe concluded his remarks were greeted with sincere applause.
 l Charles Benjamin, chairman of the Board of Control, then respond ed to the request that he make a few remarks and briefly thanked his associates for their hearty CO., operation. and asked the citizens of Wrangell to do all in their power to support the hospital.
 pr. Diven on being called upon for a few words, heartily endorsed everything that had been said by MT. Benjamin, and expressed the opinion that the people of Wran- gell appreciated the labors of Bishop Rowe, and would lend their best efforts to the support of the