New-York tribune., 1918-05-31
Dominant
Note of PRAYERS
In All Churches
Protestants, Catholics and
Jews Join in Observance
of Memorial Day

Memorial Day in New York churches
took on added significance when
throngs Of worshippers prayed not only
for the rest Of those who died in old
wars but for the speedy success of
American arms in the greatest war in
history.
President Wilson's proclamation,
setting aside the day as one of prayer,
was read in virtually every place of
worship in the CITY, Catholics, Protes-
tants and Jews joined in the observ-
ance.
The wartime note was dominant and
striking and unusual scenes were wit
messed in many churches when entire
congregations, in some instances led by
operatlc stars, Joined in singing "The
Star Spangled Banner"
Every sermon in every church and
synagogue was colored by the theme of
victory. Not one faltering word was
uttered.
Prays as Anthem Is Sung
"America must win the war;" was
the substance of every sermon.
Monslgnor Evers, celebrant of the
church in Duane street, startled his
congregation when at the close of the
service he suddenly removed his vest
ments and requested the congregation
to rise and sing the national anthem.
The request, so unusual in a Catholic
church and coming at a moment so
solemn, deeply impressed those at the
mass.
Monsignor Evers knelt in prayer be-
fore the altar while the anthem was
being sung by the congregation, assist
ed by members of several opera compa-
MES in the choir loft.
Monsignor Evers called attention to
the fact that Memorial Day this year
falls upon the greatest feast day in the
Catholic Church the Day of the
Blessed Sacrament.
"May our boys come back and swing
up Broadway, bringing back victory for
America, victory for honor, for de-
cencY and for the freedom Of the whole
world" said the Monsignor.
The Right Rev. Patrick ]. Hayes,
Auxiliary Bishop Of New York, officiated
at the solemn high mass at the Church
of the Holy Name of Jesus, Amsterdam
Avenue and Ninety-sixth Street. This
mass, at o'clock, was solemn cere-
mony of consecration. A Pontifical
mass was celebrated at IL o'clock.
One hundred little boys and girls,
bearing roses and wreaths of smilax,
marched up the centre aisle. The Right
Rev. Joseph F. Mooney. Vicar General
OF the diocese, was one of the ceae-
brants. Cardinal Farley presided.
Warns Against False Peace
The patriotic observance at THRIFTY
Protestant Episcopal Church wss of
particular interest, combining the ser
vices IN the church with the decoration
of the graves in the historic church
yard.
At the special noon service many
stood along the walls and in the rear
of the church to hear the address bv
the Rev. DR.. William T. Manning. the
rector.
1--WE pray that we will fight on to the
end" said DR.. Manning, "at whatever
cost and listen to no word or sugpes-
tion Of false or traitorous peace un-
til the enemies of Godsand mankind are
overthrown, the task is finished and
the victory won."
Thirteen veterans, the remnant Of
the John A. Dix Post, marched to Trim
ity cemetery on the hillside overlook
ing the Hudson, bearing the old fiar
that flew from the revenue cutter Nc.
Clellan at the outbreak Of the Civil
War. The veterans were there to
honor the memory of General ohm A..
Dix. Last year there were eighteen.
but the ranks are slowly fading. Lieu
tenant John A. Dix, grandson of the
General, spoke at the grave.
The Stars and Stripes, the Tricolor
81 France. ssd the Union Jack OF Great