New-York tribune., 1896-05-31

Netzen a member OF German Metternich Post. died
suddenly from heart disease An ambulance was
ouIckly summoned but the old soldier died eefore
its arrival The body was taken TO the UNDERTAKING
shop Of Coroner Nason's father. in Greenpoint ana
later was removed to Metzen's home at NO E''
Central-ave.
Mr.. Mctzen was seventy-four years old. He was
one Of the first TO respond the call 10 arms at the
breaking out OF the war lie served in the lst Lin
coin Cavalry OF New-York. In which he became
SERGEANT He made brilliant record In the war ana
retired with honor. lie leaves widow ana Tour
daughters one OF whom Is married.
Mr.. Metzcn had intended after the parade had
broken up to march with hts post to the Lutheran
Ccmetery where services were TO be held IN the
afternoon His WIS had gone TO the cemetery be-
fore him. and was there awaiting his arrival wheh
the news of his death was brought 10 hsr
After the Grand Army parade broke up yeeteruay'
william Lloyd Garrison Post was marching nome
ward AZ Fffth-ave. and Prospect Place, wheh
coach driven by william Finn OF No. II Bergen-st.
ran into the column OF veterans and severev
pine nj l'' years DID, Of No ics Marcy-ave, badly
iaccratcd about the knees. He was taken home In
Thomrs Gallagher whose address Is unknown. died
from "A hemorrhage yesterday morning whiie watcn-
ana RergenSst An ambulance called from ST.
Johns Hospital but IT arrived too late to give any
assistance.
SERVICES IN CYPRESS HILLS CEMETERY.
one Of the features OF Memorial Day In Brooklyn
ffom year 10 year IS the service In Cypress HIS
Cemetery where hundreds OF veterans are buried
Veterans assemble there every year 10 listen 10
patriotic addresses and to music. Yesterday the
attendance was apparently as great as ever. and
long before the exercises began the walks and drives
Of the cemetery thronged with old soldiers,
their wives and daughters. and a great number be-
sides who always md the occasion one OF absorbing
Interest The order OF exercises was as follows
l. MuGied drums. Mansfield Post. No. So. Drum
r,f1t th. .
by Is young women Columbian Guards. OF Mansfield
Post No. IS: Daughters Of Veterans, under command
OF Major John Z. Short While strewing the how.
ers the guard SANG the SOLDIER Memoria, pay;
Mrs Isaac y TillotsonD
g Assembly call by Mansfield Post No. IS, drum.
ne "RS "As.t@bby Tbb Scasd to order by Past Commander
NJ. J. Cummings. Assistant Inspector General. Dc
partment y Y. G.. a. II. and chairman committee
l. introductory address by Past Commando
Charles \. Shaw chairman Memorial and Executive
3 Prayer. by the Rev Dr. James W. Giland.
6 Slneng. by The Concordia sinking society,
by L. $ naval Cadets OF the Ans:Ie Street Presby
tcrian church. William A Schult, commandins)
o. Singing by the Concordla Singing Society.
TO- Star Spanged Banner" by the Columbian
H. Address and benedlction, by the Rev. jeremiah
A. Brosnan. of St Francis Xaviers Church.
CATHOLIC SOLDIERS HONORED.
Flowers were strewn upon the graves of departed
comrades in Holy Cross Cemetery yesterday by the
members Of James H. Kerswill Post. G.. a. r.. OF
Flatbush and those OF Frank Head Post No. 16
The old veterans marched through the streets and
chcered the way to the graveyard. AT the
little church which stands just within the gates
they Joined by Father Woods. who delivered
address. after which the resting places OF the
Catholic fighters for the Union decorated
Father Woods's address excellent one. In
part, he said
ancient or modern viii not fall to that n
tons glory and existence depend upon the patr a
always characterized genius and virtue The poet
when he sings the praises Of his native land the
sculptor never seems more inspired than when
patriot; the painter is never more true to nature
than when recalling on canvas the victories OF his
tent Of Hoofernes in the person of judith or see It
joan me Of fa Ac Next to lowe Of God s love Of
country. 1t Is one OF these qualities. may say
is the touchstone Of patriotism? Nothing less than
1ns 'as1's Ss that S lay his @ for d
so spoke the eternal word OF God. We may unlock
S ana ens Se se cDn eM no
bilious designs that friend may be elevated TO
talents and time for his advancement. and yet ali
these could be tnged with self and expectation OF
fGs premest test OF love For lie is the sweetest good
that we possess: hunger and thirst may distress
us aches and pains may rent US the whole world
may be against US. and yet We love to live.
School children assisted the veteran members OF
L. s. Ford Post In their annual Memorial Day ser
vices in Canarsie yesterday. The little local ceme-
terry was crowded Before the graves of former
heroes decorated the Rev. DR.. II. 8. Hull made
address. Past Commander Reuben Riley
another speaker.
SERVICES IN ST. AUGUsTINES CHURCH.
Memorial Day observed In many Of the Brook
lyn Roman Catholic churches yesterday There were
also special memorial services. under the direction
Of the Catholic Benevolent Legion. In st. Angus
tines Church. sxth-ave and Sterling Place. the
membera of Qiatrict No 4 C. a L. affandad .nan.