The New York herald., 1921-12-05
FATHER DUFFY GETS
ALL CREEDS' TRIBUTE
Former Chaplain of 165th
Receives $4,000 at Pub
lie Testimonial.
NOTABLES NUMEROUS
Senator Wadsworth Brings
Best Wishes From Presi-
dent Harding.
KAHN WALL ST. EXHIBIT
Priest Says With So Much
: Money Every Bum in n. Y.
:, VIII Call on Him.

Z, VIII Call on Him.
Father Francis P. Duffy. formerly
chaplain OF the 165th Gold Sixty-ninth)
regiment of the Rainbow Division, was
The guest of honor yesterday afternoon
at 4 public testimonial in the Hippo
Crome IN commemoration of the twenty
fifth anniversary of his ordination TO the
priesthood
The audience, which filed every seat
well as the speakers represented all
cieeds and races. AS a token of their
esteem Father Duffy's thousands of
friends presented to him more than
$4,000 through Otto II. Kahn, treasurer
OF the committee in charge of the affair
Tributes were paid to Father Duffy
by the speakers. among whom were
Archbishop Patrick j. Hayes. Senator
James w. Wadsworth, representing
President Harding. who was honorary
chairman of the committee Wilton
Iackaye. Grover A. Whalen. represent
tns Mayor Hylan; Mr.. Kahn and Rabbi
sided.
Seated on the stage wearing decora-
lions for valor and wounds stripes were
250 officers and men who had served
with Father Duffy in France Others on
the stage were Col William j. Donovan,
war commander of the regiment: Col
Charles d. Hine. who took the regiment
overseas: Gen. Daniel Appleton, Senator
William NJ. Calder, and Col. Michael
Friedsam
Miss Marion Telva. Mario Laurenti
Mime. Marie Sundelius Edmund Burke
and Nine. Frances Aida, all OF the
Metropolitan Opera Company gave a
musical programme, having volunteered
their services. When Nine. Aida sang
The Long, Long Trail" there were
many wet eyes. as gold star mothers
and relatives of men who had paid the
final sacrifice were in the audience.
Archbishop Hayes spoke feelingly of
his regard for Father Duffy and told of
an incident many years ago when both
were young priests. Father Duffy was
dangerously i'll. The Archbishop said he
called on him and whispered that he
prepare for death.
Priest snid He'd Fight 1t out.
The then young man told me he was
going to fight il out, which was typical
Of the fighting man. said Archbishop
Hayes. "Of course, that was many
years ago, and i did not think Duffy
would become the great soldier and
American character he has, nor do |
suppose he thought / had the malxings
OF an Archbishop in me.
Father Duffy stands for the spiritual
power of America. which Is needed at
this particular time when the world is
in a state of unrest On behalf of the
Catholic Church wish to express graft
tude for the tribute paid to Father
Duffy by this great gathering, repre-
senting all creed and races. This is an
exemplifcation of a united country q
combined allegiance to the American
flag that makes America great, and will
make her greater"
Senator wadsworth said he had been
delegated by President Harding to ex-
tend to Father Duffy congratulations
md best wishes for long and happy
life. He declared the testimonial was
10 the best kind of citizen--a man
who is builder of character Senator
Wadsworth said:
THE grea test thing needed to-day is
spiritual leadership. as there are dis
tUfbing influences at work in this coun-
try. which is dedicated to liberty accord
ing to law. It is a healthy thing for
AMERICANS to get together and honor
such mon &c Father Duffy May the
time never como again when this regi-
ment will be called 10 war. The human
race Is yearning for peace and the world
Is in dire need of leadership"
MIR. Lackaye said that Father Duffy
was loved by the members OF the the
atrical profession because he represents
the finest type OF citizen. Rabbi Sill
verfnan spoke in high praise Of the for
mer chaplain and of the unity that ex-
isted in the great war between chap
lains of all creeds.
Gets Large silk Flag.
On behalf of Mayor Hylan. WHO was
unable to be present Mr.. whalen pre-
sonted to Father Duffy large silk
American flag. which was carried TO the !
stage by four policemen led by a lieu
tenant
In presenting the $4,000 purse TO
Father Duffy, Mr. Kahn said
IT suppose | was selected as an ex- /
hibit 70 demonstrate how even go sup
posedly cold, hard and unimpressionable |
fellow as n Wall street man and a
man not OF Father Duffys creed was
impressed and affected by coming in
contact with him. If that was the rea- |