The New York herald., 1922-06-19
Stage and Public :
Join in Tributes
to Lillian Russell
Memorial Services Held in
Keith Theaters Here and in
Many Other Cities.

The theatrical profession and the
theatergoing public Of New York. TO the
number of 1000, Joined yesterday in an
other tribute to Lillian Russell at a
memorial service held in keith's Palace
Theater. Similar services were held
simultaneously In Keith theaters in
Brooklyn and in many other cities
throughout the country. The services
were arranged by E. F. Albee. head OF
the Keith circuit, who was a personal
friend of the singer for thirty five
years.
AS on Friday at the Hippodrome. when
the Actors Equity and other organiza-
tions paid homage to the memory Of the
actress. the Marine Corps and the navy
were represented at yesterdays SER
vices. The presence of the marines with
the sounding of the assembly and church
call before the services and the sound
ing of taps after three volleys had been
fired at the end added an impressive
touch.
The life and work of Miss Russell.
both on and off the stage. was eulogized
by Representative Stephen Fl. G. Porter
Of the Committee on Foreign Affairs,
the Rev. Edward Travers, pastor of
Trinity Church. Pittsburgh, who Off
ciated at the funeral services OF the
singer; Rabbi Joseph Silverman and Ed
wards Davis. who delivered the me-
mortal thought in behalf of the the
atrical profession.
1t was to Representative Porter that
Miss Russell submitted the report OF
her recent investigation of immigration
condisions here and abroad, for Secre-
tary of Labor Davis Mr.. Porter COM
mended the work.
"She took the position" aid that
the system of inspecting on this side
was wholly useless; that it compelled a
man to run the risk OF being excluded
after crossing the Atlantic Ocean This
system, she said. discoura ged desirable
immigrants and encouraged the unde-
sirable ones"
Mr.. Porter said Miss Russell was of
the Rooseveltian type, a woman Of
women and a great singer and actress
who lent a quiet dignity to that ideal
American home, which was her greatest
accomplishment" He praised her work
during the war as a recruiting officer
for the Marine Corps and as seller Of
Liberty Bonds. He told of visit to
her home in Pittsburgh soon after her
return from Europe. where he received
the last word from, her in regard to the
legislation suggested in her immigra-
ton report.
Dr. Travers told of the death of Miss
Russell. Her last words to him were
I'VE understand. / have no fear. AS
we are so are we received" The clergy
man held that these had deep religi-
Gus meaning.
Dr. Silverman said Miss Russell was
a woman OF great optimism who had no
fear or>dread of either the present or
the future.
mo monument of stone or bronze"
he said. will ever be greater than the
monument you erect in your own hearts.
1t will be monument whose founda-
tions, will be in the heart. whose shaft
will rise through your spirit. and its
capital will consist of that lasting teach
ing Of her life-faith and optimism"
The music was provided by an or.
chestra headed by Benjamin r. Roberts
The soloists were Miss Vivienne Segal
who sang Ave Maria" and Vernon
Stiles, who gave a rendition of Nearer
any God.r to sThee.'i~ Tho Peoples Choru.
of New York, under the direction OF
L. Camilier. sang Rock of Ages ;
Grant Us Thy Peace" and MY Faith
Looks Up to Thee"
John r. Allen. bugler OF the 105th
Field Artillery, Twenty-seventh Division
sounded taps.
United States Senator Calder was to
have been one of the speakers but he
found II impossible to be present.