New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-31
IN MEMORY OF GRANT.
Coz. Guild of Massachusetts, DeliU-
ers Address-Other Exercises.

Not alone did the military and serni-miltary
observances cover to a large extent the exer-
cises which marked Memorial Day. and. was
fitting the soldier and sailor receive their due
need OF praise, but the equally patriotic civic
and religious duties Of the American citizen also
had their place in the memorial and patriotic
exercises and meetings throughout the city.
Under the auspices Of U. s. Grant Post, No.
327. of Brooklyn. memorial exercises. as has been
customary since 1897. were held at the tomb OF
General Grant Preceded by band the vet
Grams. saluted with twenty-one guns from the
Connecticut, marched to tbs tomb to listen to
Curtis Guild, jr.. Governor Of Massachusetts,,
talk on patriotism and the duties Of American
citizenship. On the stand with Governor Guild
were Major General and Mrs. Frederick Dent
Grant. General Stewart L. woodford and daugh-
ter, General Horace Porter, who was the orator
at the dedication of the tomb IN 1897; Colonel
Embric and daughter Silas Belden butcher. and
Captain Bowley, of General Grants staff.
More than two thousand persons We're present
In the crowd which had gathered for the SER
vices a great number of Japanese. Chinese
and negroes The Japanese seemed much inter-
csted in the service.
Governor Guild. in his address. rehearsed the
achievements OF the Union armies and declared
that their battles matched all the heroic exploits
of ancient and modern warfare. America need
not fear comparison even with Japan" he de-
clared. "in the red rivalry of courage" Contin-
uing ne said
the war who almost boast that they are not inter
another and larger class whose notions of patriot
ism and citizenship are confined 10 voting on cleo
woman of Egypt they walk in dull ignorance Of
the glory all about them Needless and useless and
ment OF the Republic and say with the Rriae OF
We not called. Grand Army called,
70 shed our blood for country; but called
and every hour of our lives to sacrifice our leisure
pleasure and even the small trumphs or social
achievement. if We would keep unstained our IN
The first duty of citizenship IS to be politician
of the nation. We cannot now aid our country by
eans o6rp cannot
cavalry charges; we can aid her by keeping our
If this government Of the people Is to be for the
Of critics the most seIf-eonscious nation on earth
The need OF the nation is not so much public eritl-
who is too self-sufficent to act in any way with
any body OF his fsGWs at and md fHe
Day, betrays his country as truly In peace as the
Copperhead sought 10 betray her In war
Floral offerings from Grand Army posts all
over the country were received. as well as
scores from other organizations. The Chinese
Minister sent wreath OF immortelles. and Gen.
eral Kurokfs offering a huge wreath Of
red roses. General and Mrs. Grant placed
wreath OF white roses and laurel on the coffin Of
both President and Mrs. Grant.
All of the divisions OF the Ancient Order Of
Hibernians attended mass in the morning at
st. Patrick's Cathedral One distinguished per-
son who attended the mass was Admiral Pies
poth, of the Austrian navy, who went 10 the
cathedral in multi, accompanied by aid and
George de Grivicio. Austro-Hungarian Consul
in this city. Mass was celebrated by Father
Henry. of the Mission of the Immaculate Vir-
gin, assisted by Father Cusick. OF the Church
OF the Assumption. as deacon, and Father Mar
tinacci, of the Church OF St. Rita OF Cascia.
ub-deacon. The sermon was preached by the
Rev DR.. Francis H. Wall pastor of the Church
of the Holy Rosary.
The inmates and employees of the Manhattan
State Hospital observed the day by various
games at Wards Island, competing for prizes.
The Henry Ward Beecher Missionary Circle.
In Brooklyn. held its annual memorial services
at the Beecher statue in front of the Borough
Hall Senator Stephen NJ Griswold made an
address
Those children whose fathers give political al
legiance to Ross Williams as Tamrnany boss OF
the 18th District had q party in the north
meadows in Central Park AS the 5000 children
were being led to the park they met the autoulo-
bile in which were Governor Hughes and the
Duke Of the Abruzzi. They recognized the Gov
arnor. and he and the duke had TO bow several
times to the cheering children.
Thousands OF New Workers TO whom Memorial
Day means simply an opportunity to get TO
Coney Island without waiting for the Saturday
Sunday visited that resort yes
tserday. and the island had Its first prosperous
and the 18th New York went to Dreanland,
while at Luna Park Sousa's band and man
advertised as being able to beat the band" with
his voice provided entertainment to the visitors.
At Dreamland the LIST Connecticut went In swim.
ming in body