The New York herald., 1871-10-13
COLUMBUS.

Ceicbrntin the Anniversary of tne Discovery
of America by the Great CoiumbMs-The
Italian Guards at jones' Wood Yesteriny-
Esusic, Dancing aud Sh0otiug-Asldrcss of
the Vice Consul Of Italy aud Distribution Of
Prizes.
The Gfth anniversary OF the discovery OF America
by Christopher Columbus was celebrated yesterda ay
at Jones' Wood under the auspices OF the Italian
Ride Association, known among the Italian resi-
dents OF New York as the "Coombo GuarL.''
THIS celebration would seem TO be fitting
chapter In Italian history, and equally inter-
esling TO the American public. but, as IN
the case OF their procession a few weeks
ago. the elements yesterday were decidedly averse
the carrying Of their project properly into execu
tion. Then the giant Aquahuens nearly nOated
everything. including the maidens In delicate raj
ment, and the thousands OF silkcn banners hung
downward as II in despair. yesterday ycntosas,
strong, cold and uncomfortable cast disorder into
the ranks or the festive Italians, and rendered it
anything but day for outdoor pastime. Early
in the morning the "Colombo Guard,'
fully accoutred and dressed in their
new dress, representing the sharpshooters usually
employed by GaribadI, left their headquarters, at
the Fifth Regiment Armory, and marched to the
City Hall, where they formed In line and then took
the cars, in accordance with a previous arrange
ment with the Third Avenue Company, to Jones'
Wood. Here everything seemed cheerless The wind
long mined Trees but it did not sound ike Emusic
in the air." ana the strains OF martial music from
Grafulla's band had but little influence on the spirits
of the men, who mad arrived at the conclusion that
the DAY was most unprOpitious. AT the hOel and
dancing rink near the river side matters did not
look much more encouraging. The
HUGE HALLS, VACANT AND HOLLOW,
reechoed the rustlng OF the dry leaves that ratified
OF the water OF the river seemed To chS one to the
heart and but for the passing OF an occasional
Seen OF al hour 10 vary a e
were no decorations, not even nag representing
Italy, or piece Of linen with the figure OF
it. No festo0ns or Chinese lanterns repre-
senting the fashion OF anniversaries Of their
parent land were to be seen; no paintings
Of glorious Como, or, what would have been more
appropriate, something to represent one OF the
iopner Columbus. The weather had evidently dis
pinted the otgnators OF The movement Up 10
one O'clock not t more man AN hundred persons hal
most important part of the programme. as lar as
the ladies were concerned-was to be commenced:
Captain X. Castelvech and the festival was
in charge Of q committee consisting OF the fol-
martini, A. Pode5ta, ). Baci2 alupo g. +. Scccni
de Casai, and Messis Fardella, Corvadi, Manara,
had been accomplished by the Guards they entered
upon the rine contests ior the various prizes which
CONTRIBUTED BY PROMINENT ITALIANS
throughout the country AL three O'Clock about 200
ladies and gentlemen were engaged IN dancing on
any pleasure. Having concluded their shooting
contest the Guards assembled on the same platform
to receive the prizes from the hands OF Chevaller
Paoo Bainotti Vice Consul OF Italy, VINO had
promised 10 hand them to the successful competl
tors. The music being hushed, q table was drawn
into the centre of The rink, with the prizes consist
ing OF gold silver and currency, mcerschaum pipes,
articles OF utility umbrellas, &c., laid out upon H.
Mr.. Banott and hts friends stood around the table,
and these were surrounded by the soldiers.
THE VICE coNsULS ADDRESS.
Addressing the officers the Wee Consul nd ne
was .'happy TO meet his compatriots at sucn time
and In commemoraton OF one OF the greatest events
In the world's history. Italy had not only contr-
buted the general veal by the production OF such
man as Columbus, but her influence in letters, art
and science had also been Acknowledged by all other
civilized nauOns. II they wanted evidence OF her
letters let them look into every college In existence
II they desired proof or her scientific achievements
let Them look The accomplishment OF the greatest
engineering triumph the world had ever seen
the tunnelling OF Mount Cenis-a feat which
wears before emanated in the master mind OF
Cavour. As 10 geography the discovery OF the
American Continent spoke for Itself. in political
progress he would point TO the unity OF the Italian
people and the sUbeciion OF the temporal power;
the latter not as q movement against the church,
but TO complete what every patriot desired, the UNI
ncation of their nation ami the occupation oil Rome
as the natural seat OF government" lie Then
handed the prizes to the various competitors.
The company resumed the dancing and continued
until about seven O'Clock, when the festivities were
declared 10 bc at an end