Evening star., 1921-11-10

address by DR. William Adams
Brown Of the Union Theological Semi
nary Of New York Both Bishop NC
powell and Dr.. Brown paid high
tribute to the unknown hero: :,
"In the spirit OF unity ana ialtn. i,cs
Of the Protestant Christians of Amer
lea bring to this historic spot our
tribute Of affection and pride. Center
and symbol Of our national life. this
place is consecrated anew by the
yaIor and devotion Of beloved dead,
whom this unknown soldier repre-
sents. In this faith we welcome those
who have come to US from across the
seas to Join US in seeking a better
way. To this larger service, TINS
higher patriotism. we do redeoicate
ourselves in the uncomfortable hope
that in spite OF every obstacle we
shall at last attain a goal for which
these heroes gave their lives-a war.
less world. God forbid that we should q
fail them in this hour of opportunity
2o,ooo,eoo Represented. ---
The Federal Council Of Churches rep
resented thirty communions. compris-
ing 1000, 900 members. DR.. E. O.. Wal
son, secretary of the Washington
COMMITTEES of the council. was IN charge
of the arrangements for the ceremonies
and was assisted by DR.. Gaylord 5:
White of New York and Arthur E. Hun
gerford OF Baltimore,
The National Women's Overseas Serv-
ice League marched to the catafalaue in
military formation, and after laying inc
wreath, stood silently during the re-
maiuder Of the allotted time.
The Rainbow Division delegation was
headed by ]. Bentley Malford. vice pres
ident OF the national organization. who
placed the wreath bearing the Rainbow
colors on the catafaidue. M. MaHhlne IN IN
lumbia Chapter, spoke briefly. paying
high tribute to the unknown whose
body lay before them. Then the dele
cation stood silently for a few minutes
and saluted before leaving.
National Guard Tribute.
Tribute from the 2sth Division. the
National Guard of Pennsylvania, was
paid by delegation from the Keystone
state, headed by Col. Edward Martin
Pennsyvania National Guard. They
laid a wreath In the form Of keystone
at the bier.
All OF the delegations are permitted
to lay the flowers on the catafalque
their ceremonies they were removed
and placed on the sides. Only three
wreaths are allowed to rest permanently
on the catafalque. They are the ones
placed yesterday on behalf of the execu-
tive. legislative and judiciary.
headed by Commander c. w. McCaffrey
conducted the usual funeral services OF
the organization. The wreath of the
organisation was placed by the Linea
Society.
Foreign Wars Veterans Participate
Headed by Vice President Coolidge
and members OF President Harding
cabinet, the Veterans of Foreign
Wars bestowed honor upon honor
upon the bier. Among those in the
delegation were Secretary Weeks OF
the war Department, Attorney Gen
eral Daugherty, Maj. Gen. Harbord
and Mai. Gen. Lejeune. commandant
OF the United States Marine Corps.
Following the call to attention
Rsy. James e. Freeman OF the Church
OF the Epiphany. this city. read the
prAyer for the dead. following 1t with
an euiogy OF the soldier.
"The sons Of America, living ano
dead. who answered the call to the
eoiors," said Dr. Freeman in his
euloxy. "present to us a challenge
ana an opportunity that we dare not
lightly esteem. The present preg.
| nant hour is made more solemn fol
I ns Nv what they did. They, ushereG
in a new and golden age: they de.
.stroyed forever our selfish ideas o.
| insuiarity and proud isolation. The,
nisced a new accent upon the mean
| ing and purpose. OF universal broth
They taught Us that the greatness!
\ ar 4 nation const8ts mot In. what j
holds But n what II shares The,
4 ssrippsd away the aStaAeitl Happing'
! of our Erowdnf plade and arrogance
1 Ss9 sSS&Srfns they made clear to oui
/ V3SlON j. tao aA30eaNareA worth O
1Thiaxs t1ifftaal and eternal"