New-York tribune., 1910-05-23
SERVICES HELD FOR KING.
British Representatives Gather
i'm ST. James's Church.
WHITE FLOWERS AT ALTAR
Bishop Courtney and DIR. Cad
man the Speakers-Eegroes
Honor Ruler.

Special services in comncuoration Of
King Edward were held in several churches
IN this city yesterday
Many Of the qualities which won cspe-
cisl distinction for the dead monarch We're
apeh upon ny Bishop Frederick Courtney,
nov rector Of ST Jarnes's Church. and the
Rev. Dr. 8 Parkes Cadnlan, pastor of the
central Congrega tionsI Church, in Brook
I,n a. the memorial service held in St.
Isnless Church, Madison avenue and list
street The services were under the au-
,rices Of the British Schools and Uni
,e-sities Club Of Ne~ York.
overhead were suspended British. Amer
icsn. Canadian, Irish, Australian and
Scotch flags Through the gold, red and
rurple Of the chancel windows streamed
the afternoon sun. Courtenay Bennett.
british Consul General Of New York, oc-
rupied = front pew
Pisho., Courtney recalled the American
visit n the King when q Young man and
.re hearty sympathy and appreciation he
manifested on that occasion
Kings Democratic AffabiIity.
He has Dorthily been called the king
--sker Of peace" he said Another attri-
r,--a Of greatness in him was the union of
democratic afability with faith in his king
g, 1r@rogative But not the least distin-
c1,fshed Of the Jewels in his crown was his
,sre Tor the poor and the sick of his king
dom
clad and thankful as we are to dwell
-I.e-e We are in this city. would never
7fe.ess be proud to live under the rule Of
oae who gave fitting utterance 10 the spirit
rf Nelson in the words, I think I have
done MY duty
King Edward was the enfranchised citi-
zen Of the world said DR.. Cadman. He
-ss its great peacemaker.
II TIE death Of his majesty prepared Us
for any one thing more than another. il
vas 20 stand up and take OF place Of duty
after those who have preceded US are fall
- This Is the task that remains for King
George We have seen King Edward
sA7rn7 the dominion OF his mother, Queen
Victoria. who was oueenly as woman and
v-omsnly as z queen At the time Of his
succession We thought-and God forgive us
for -1e -housft-that he was taking up q
burden almost too great for him But We
ssu hon he gave himself unselfishly UP 10
The service Of the state
Musical Features OF Service.
Aronz the musical numbers were
CHorin-s Funeral March and Fiandel's Dead
March from Saul" Organist Walter
Fenry Hall conducted the musical service.
There we're present representatives of
tho 81 Georges. St. David's, Canadian and
Newfoundland societies: the Pilgrims, the
Watsonian Club, and the universities of
Toronto. McGin and Queens; also Daugh-
tiers of The Empire
The Rev. DR.. Arthur II. Judge. the Rev
Ter. Waiter r. Bentley. the Rev. DIR.
1.,.he-k. the Rev Dr.. Bridges. the Rev Dr.
stevenson and the Rev. DR.. ". 6. Evans
assisted in the ceremonies. Below the
eltsr white flowers were banked against
purple background. The arches above the
,hsncel were drsped in purple and black.
Tho Rev Dr- E c. Clifton, rector Of St
psvil's Protestant Episcopal Church me
lIA45a-=.-e-t.~-f,ernieen Webster ana Court
is1dt avenues, last night.
Various societies Of the church presented
r.solutons of sorrow at the death of the
King. and z resolution, in addition, was
ssopted nv the entire congregation. which
voiced the sympathy mot only Of the
British members Of the congregation but
also their American brothers and sisters
With the entire British nation and es-
l,ecia1y his royal highness King George W
Al the resolutions Will be engrossed and
sent TO the King.
Canadians al Service.
The Rev. Dr.. Robert s. Macarthur con-
Quoted the memorial service to King Ed
ward in The Calvary Baptist Church under
Tho auspices Of the Canadian Club Of New
York, The church was crowded with the
members Of the club and their friends. The
pulpit was decorated with the American
and British flags and the Canadian symbol
I'r Macarthur said that Great Britain
and the United States stood together for
tne peace of the world, and, pointing TO the
eHtWined flags, he added:
Para wed be the arm that would tear
tnese flags asunder. and paralyzed the
tongue that would try to make trouble be
tween the two nationsI''
service for the King was held last
night in St Peters Protestant Episcopal
LHCrrh IN State street, near Bond street
.tro9kiSn- Several hundred former citizens
= the islands Of Barbados and members Of
y