Evening star., 1933-01-16
Representatives of 29 Ma
tions Join Former Neigh
borS and Friends.
MEMBERS OF CABINET
AMONG LARGE THRONG
Bishop Freeman Praises Rare Quail
tiles of Ex-President and De-
plores Strain From Criticism.

REPRESENTATIVES, Oh ~ 1Orelgn naClOUS
yesterday afternoon at Washington
Cathedral joined with his former
friends and neighbors of the National
Capital in a service of tribute to the
memory Of Calvin Coolidge.
When the services began at 4 o'clock
the great choir was crowded, but late
comers found room to stand in the
transepts and choir aisles 1t was esti-
mated that there were more than 1000
people present.
In the front chairs sat veteran states
men who had known Mr.. Coolidge per-
sonally, served with him and acknowI-
edged his leadership. Vice President
Curtis sat with Under Secretary Will
liam R. Castle, member of the Cathe-
dral chapter. In the next row were
Secretary of the Treasury Ogden L.
Mills and Mrs Mills, Secretary of the
Navy Charles Francis Adams, Secretary
OF Agriculture Arthur M. Hyde and
Mrs. Hyde, Secretary of Commerce Roy
D. Chaplin and Mrs Chaplin, Secretary
of Labor William N. Doak and Mrs.
Doak, and, few rows further back,
Associate Justice Harlan F. Stone of
the Supreme Court, and Mrs. Stone.
The procession from the Cathedral
crypt began promptly at o'clock. In
the line were Rev. DR.. ZeBarney T.
Phillips. chaplain of the Senate; Rev.
DR.. James Shera Montgomery, chaplain
OF the House of Representatives; Rev.
Or. Allen A. Stockdale, pastor of the
FIRST Congregational Church, which Mr..
Coolidge attended; Rev. DR.. G. c. F.
Bratenahl, dean of Washington; Rev.
DR.. G. Freeland Peter, Rev Dr.. William
l. De Vries. Rev. Raymond w. Wolven,
Rev. james w. Gummere and other
clergy of the Cathedral and city.
Favorite Songs Heard.
DR.. Phillips read the sentences and
versicles, DR.. Stockdale the lesson and
canon Wolven the creed, Lords PRAYER.
collects and grace. The choir, directed
by Edward Priest, sang the twenty-third
Psalm, Stanford's Nunc dimitis in B
nat, Gaul's anthem, mo Shadows
:s1nssa. Y9nder. from The Holy City;
Strife Is Der, the Battle Won" com
positions for which Mr.. Coolidge fire.
quently expressed preference.
Right Rev. James E. Freeman. Bishop
OF washington, entered the pulpit to
read the new prayer for the dead and
10 give the sermon of the day. Eve
ming twilight was obscuring the colored
windows of the unfinished church.
ITO the people of the United States. :"
the bishop said, "the President of the
Republic is the Chief Executive. whom
they see and appraise from afar. but to
the people OF the Capital he is a friend
and neighbor
"The world outside is at times stern
ana unjust IN its criticism and censure,
Inc puroens, all too heavy, that the
Cmef Executive carries are thus
rendered more exacting and depicting
We OF America have a rare capacity for
oeedS OF generosity; when crises arise
we respond to the cry of distress with
prodigal expressions of sympathy. But
we are more caustic and less generous
In our expressions when we appraisa the
work and worth of those whom we ele-
vate to our highest office. The white
light that beats upon a throne leaves
It's scorching marks that destroy vitality
and sap the reserves of the strongest.
Too often our chosen leaders break un-
DER the strain we impose upon them.
Inc vlgor OF robust manhood yields to
cares OF office and burrows the brow
and heart with seams that deplete and
render uncertain the vital springs of
health. 1t Is only when death stills the
heart that we become sensitive to the
inconsistencies of our Judgment and
! regard with high praise the sacrifices of
our public servants.
we mourn today former President
who but four years since moved among
us, moved among us in what seemed
| the vigor and action Of a man destined
to long period of well earned rest and
refreshment. Calvin Coolidge seemed
like one upon whom care rested with
lighter touch than upon other men. BY
temperament and long practiced habits
of simple living, we deemed him one to
whom longevity was assured"
Cites Great Qualities.
Mr. Coolidge, Bishop Freeman de-
clafed, held place of unique distinc-
ton in a world made monotonous by
the practices of mediocrity. He pos
sessed to a rare degree those elements
that we of America esteem and appraise
most highly, but in our daily habits
diligently ignore. We are quick, i'm
pulsive people; in part this constitutes
one of our outstanding and most ap-
pealing characteristics. When in such
man as Mr.. Coolidge we observe the
reserve, the patience, the genius for
deliberative action, we bestow upon him
our admiration and high praise. May
it not be that he came to his exalted
Office when these excelling gifts were
most solely needed in our life as
people?"
Bishop Freeman stressed Mr. Cool
! idge's belief in the practical value OF
religion in the world He quoted let
| ter, written BY the former President IN
| 1928, in which he had said: "This work
| Is to be commended because it repre-
sents the foundation of all progress,
all government and all civilization
That foundation is religion. Our coun-
| kv.tr fc Ioa ivNr fya dol
and though we need more education, II
cannot be said that TO be lacking in
| intelligence. But certainly 1t has need
of greater practical application of the
| truths Of religion. 1t is only in that
| direction that there is hope Of the So
| luton of our economic and social prob
lens. Whatever inspires and strength
ems the religious belief and religious ac-
tivity Of the people, whatever ministers
to their spiritual life Is of supreme i'm
portance. Without it all other efforts
will fail. With it, there lies the only
hope OF success. The strength OF our
| country is the strength of its religious
| convictions"
Mr.. Coolidge will grow in stature"
as he recedes from us, Bishop Freeman
| said in closing. Stories, incidents,
legends win accumulate and be identi-
| ned with his name, but beyond all that
men may say or write concerning him,
his life and deeds will be chronicled
and registered in the memory Of a
grateful people, and more particularly
in the hearts Of those who here in the
Capital will hold him in their affec-
tions as friend and neighbor whose
life and example were those Of a
Christian gentleman upon whose shield
no stain or blenish ever found repose."
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