IN THE CHURCHES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23619, 1 April 1940, Page 12

IN THE CHURCHES

PULPIT REFERENCES LIFE-WORK APPRECIATED WELFARE OF FELLOW MEN Thoughts at the religions services of all denominations yesterday wen; directed to the passing of the Prime, Minister, and many tributes were paid from pulpits to his character and his great humanitarian work. There was a large attendance at the special memorial sendee in St. Matthew's Church in the evening, when the worshippers included representatives of Stale and civic authorities, members of the Consular Corps and officers of the Navy, Army and Air Force, as well as representatives of other organisations. The preacher was Canon K. G. Coats. The Waterside Workers' Band played the Dead March in "Saul." Describing Mr. Savage as "a steward who was found faithful," the Rev. W. Power Mlack. at the morning service in St. David's Presbyterian Church, spoke of It is unselfish services to the community. The choir sang "Crossing the .Bar," and the National Anthem' was also sung. Lessons to be learned from the friendships which Mr. Savage gave and enjoyed provided tin; theme lor part o! the address of Canon W. W. Averill. of AII Saints', Ponsonby, at an oflicial service in Mr. Savage's electorate of Auckland West yesterday morning. The service was attended by Mr. 11.-G. Stanley, chairman, the executive and members ol the Auckland West branch of the Labour Party. The choir sang "Crossing .the Ihtr," and the service was closed with a luneral march. "A Tribute and a Challenge" was the subject ol the licv. JO. 1. Olds at the morning service at the Pitt Street Methodist Church. "His love of liberty touched a responsive chord in the heart ol eveiy Free Churchman," said the Kev. Dr. Alexander Hodge, speaking the morning service in the Baptist iabernacle. The Dead March in "Saul" was played, and all joined in the singing of the National Anthem. "When wo review the lile of the late Prime Minister, we realise that he was of the chosen few who truly deserved to be called great," said the Kev. A. Astor, at a special memorial service, held at the Synagogue in Princes Street on Saturday morning. WESTMINSTER SERVICE CARDINAL lIINSLIOY TO ASSIST LONDON, March •_'!> A Solemn Requiem Mass for Mr. Savage has been arranged to take place in Westminster Cathedral at 11.<50 on April 9. Cardinal Kinsley will assist at the Mass and give the absolutions.