Evening star., 1937-05-24
PRE-MEM0R|ALD DAY
CEREMONIES HERE
HONOR WAR DEAD
Thousands See Massinq of
CoIors at Washington
]! Cathedral.
JEWISH VICTIMS
ARE MEMORIAL|ZED
American Legion Post, D. A. R.
Other Groups Also Hold
Services.

ington and the Nation was paid at
reverent and colorful ceremonies held
here yesterday as preliminary to
the annual observance OF Memorial
day, next Sunday.
The most impressive service was
held at Washington Cathedral, where
10000 pessons-the largest crowd as
sembled there in recent years-wit-
messed the tenth annual massing of
the colors service in the ampitheater
Sponsored by the Military Order of
the World War, the rites began with
. sacred concert by the Marine Band,
Capt. Taylor Branson conducting. The
procession Of flags marched along the
Catehdral's southern facade, down the
Pilgrims steps and into the ampi-
theater to the music of Onward
Christian Soldiers" sung by the
Cathedral Choir and the standing
congregation.
Rev. DIR. Edwin Slater Dunlap as
master Of ceremonies, led the service.
Taps were sounded by Principal Musi-
clan Winfred Kemp, and the address
IN homage to the Nations fallen sons
was delivered by Representative Lucas
Of Illinois
Is a Spirit of Unity.
These maSsed colors are emblematic
OF soul-stirring deeds of heroism and
fidelity, which have played a distinc-
tive part in molding the destiny of a
mighty Nation,' Lucas said. In the
worlds most successful democracy the
nag has been a most patriotic and sta
bilizing influence in the histrionics Of
statehood. Acting as a guard
of honor over the three branches OF
Government, the flag constantly
breathes spirit of national unity
and every ripping fold tenderly en-
braces all Of the ideals of a free and
independent people.
Wrapped in the flag are all OF our
dreams of the past and all of our
hopes for the future. 1t is the incar-
nation Of American liberty. I.
Monarchies despise it, dictators sneer
at 1t, and Communists insult it, but
Americans love and cherish 1t, realiz-
Ing that the flag represents the hopes,
the dreams and the aspirations Of
true democracy"
Very Rev. Noble c. Powell D. D.,
dean Of Washington, preached the
sermon OF the day. Each flag here
this afternoon" he said, 'is symbol
OF some precious element of human
lie. The preservation Of the things
tor which the colors stand Is the
object Of the Nations existence. We
live In a time Of change, but the
moment affords us opportunity to
discover afresh our ideals and as
p1rations. A new era, we know, has
come. The question Is: Can our
patriotism surmount 1t? And the
answer is that We can, if We under
stand that God does not change, and
In Him is our hope"
Jewish Dead Honored.
Among the organizations participate
Ing in the service were the American
Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars,
American Gold Star Mothers, Amer
lean War Mothers, Daughters of the
American Revolution, Sons of the
American Revolution, Order Of the
Carabao, Order Of the Purple Heart,
the Loyal Legion, Society of the War
OF 1912. Sons and Daughters OF Lib
erty, Daughters Of Founders and
Patriots, Grand Army of the Re-
public, Society of Mayflower Descen-
dants, Patriotic Order Of Americans,
National League Of American Pen
Women, Business and Professional
Women's Club, Propeller and Zonta
Clubs, Salvation Army, Boy Scout and
Girl Scout delegations. high school
cadets, First, Third and Fourth Divi-
sion veterans; District National Guard
and Army, Navy and Marine details.
Jewish war dead buried in five
local cemeteries and in Arlington
we're memorialized at services held in
the cemetery Of the Washington
Hebrew Congregation in Congress
Heights. Rabbi Abram Simon read
the roll call Of the war dead.
Albert w. jacobson, Judge advocate
general Of Post So of the Jewish War
Veterans, which, with its auxiliary,
sponsored the services, called for a
campaign against fascism and COM
munism, which he denounced as
enemies of democracy.
Others who took part in the pro-
gram were Representative Patrick of
' Alabama, Cantor Louis Novick of the
Adas Israel Congregation, Rabbi julius
T. Loeb. Southeast Hebrew Congrega-
ton; Joseph F. Barr and DR.. Ivy A.
pelman.
Vincent B. Costello, first employe
OF the District government to fall
In France, was honored at exercises
conducted at his grave in Arlington,
under auspices of the Vincent B.
Costello Post, American Legion. Sem
ator Pepper Of Florida delivered the
principal address. The Washington
Gas Light Co. Employees Band played
several selections and the choir Of
the Church of the Immaculate Con-
ceptions sang sacred music. Memorial
wreaths were placed by Henry s.
Heine, commander of the post, and
Miss Margaret Garry, president Of the
posts auxiliary.
A wreath was placed on the Tomb
Of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington
by members Of Constitution Chapter,
Daughters Of the American Revolution.
Tribute to those who lost their lives
at sea was paid at services held at
the Water Gate under auspices of the
District Auxiliary Of the United
Spanish War Veterans. Flowers were
strewn on. the waters. Similar ex-
ercises were held at the Army War
College Wharf under auspices of the
Women's Relief Corps, Grand Army
Of the Republic.
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