Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-05-28
THE ITALIAN PICNIC.
A Beautiful Day and a Large Attend.
anee Ai James's Park--Grand
Procession.
Full Report Of the Grafton Of Major
Winchester - Dancing and
Delight, Etc.


Jsmes's park was one Of the largest anG
most delightful OF the season. In th'
forenoon the grand procession wa
formed, in the following order:
Chief Athy, Captain weatherford. SergeRnti
Arratta and Braun ON horses.
! sluad Of police on foot.
Old Memphis band OF music.
Mounted marshal.
Soeieta "a Unioue trateilaDza Italiana.
| Carriages containing the queens, Misses Cor
/ dona and Podesta.
4 Carriages containing orator and officers, chill.
I dTen, ladies and gentlemen.
THE ROUTE OF MARCH
was from Court square up Second street
to Market, thence to Main, down Main
TO Bsale, and thence to the park. The
I procession presented very fine appear
ance, and caused the sidewalks to be
! thronged with interested and admiring
! spectators. The society banner was at the
I head of the procession, while farther
| back in the line were the flags of the
Union and Of Italy,
THE ROYAL CHARIOT
was occupied by Miss Cordona, repre-.
/ senting sunny Italy, and Miss Podesta,
| representing progressive America. The
chariot was tastefully canopied with
wreaths Of eveTgreens and roses, and
/ decorated with miniature Italian and
American flags. The queens were
dressed in appropriate style, each wear
ing a glittering crown and sparkling
jewels, equalled only by the lustre of
their own bright eyes. The display yes
terday was worthy the character of the
great society, which in every respect is
one of the best organizations in the city.
The procession was excellently con-
Quoted by the chief marshal, Charles
Galins, and his assistant marshal, Cap
tain James Bsdinelli, both of whom
were equally efficient in contributing to
the enjoyment of the visitors at the pic
mic, which, though but slimly attended
in the day, afforded much pleasure to
every one.
Six o'clock being the hour designated
for the speaking, the president, Mr.. A.
B. VsccarO, mounted the stand, which
was decorated with the society's banner,
and the American and Italian flags,
introduced Miss Victoria Cordano in the
following language:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-Allowm me
TO introduce Miss Victoria CordOna, rep
resenting sunny Italy. This fair queen
will do honor to Italy, and to this occa-
sion.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-Again
have we assembled to commemorate
the anniversary of the freedom of Italy.
Time, in its resistless rounds, brings US
to this the third year of her iDdepend-
ence; and / gratefclly appreciate the
high honor which has been conferred in
again selecting me to represent the
country whose enlightenment even in
h. RI nf b,a ID fI,o
world. A land Of song and poetry, of
arts, bright skies and everlasting hills;
the home Of him who, by his daring,
gave to the new world bequeath to his
race. Then how appropriate the blend
ing of those stars and stripes with our
tri-color, the sharing with me Of the
honors of this day by a fair queen, rep
resenting this, the land of our adoption.
Thus may it ever be as the name of your
organization so beautifully expresses it,
lS0cietG al Unione c EFdtelLdazG HGlidnd,
a society of unity and brOtherly love.
The many changes that have occurred
within the past years bring to our
minds the few who have departed. The
memory of those who were present at
our last celebration who now sleep be-
meath the shadows Of Calvary should be
reYered by us. Heroes of q dreadful pes
thence, their lives were sacrificed upon
the altar of duty. Marble mOnu-
ments, raising their nights to-
ward heaven, could not speak their praise
more eloquently than the simple story
told of how they died. We drop a tear,
and yet rejoice that they have gone to
that better land above. But, friends, we
have gathered here to-day for Joyous
scenes; we breathe the pure air; our
spirits go forth in joyful gladness. Oh,
what " would be OUTS were our rela-
tives and friends in that far off sunny
land present to witness and TO mingle
with us in our pleasures of to-day, to in
hale the pure air of freedom that sweeps
this broad continent-this our land of
adoption. Italy! America! Sister
countries-the home ol brave hearts;
we revere the former; We pay allegiance
to the latter, and as we clasp hands in
token of friendship, may we ever
cherish with pride the land of our birth
and always honor the land of our adop-
ton. Kind friends we bid you welcome;
cast aside dull care; the past, tits done;
the future, It's blank; the present
claims our attention, and to-day we will
be happy, no matter whate'er the morn
ing brings.
Miss CRrClona delivered her address
with a clear, distinct voice, and in a
graceful manner. 1t was attentively
listened TO and heartily encored by the
audience.
MISS LOUISE PoDEsTA's ADDRESS.
The president next introduced Miss
Louise POdesta, who was representing
America. She spoke as fol-
lows:
CHILDREN OF THE FREE-We come
once more with the bright sun, singing |
birds, the green fields and glad tidings,
to twine fresh flowers upon the sacred |
altar of freedom. We bring the glad |
song of cheerful hearts to bless the land |
where freedom dwells. Up with the |
banner, and loud and long let the Wild |
est shouts CT happy hearts greet once |
more your glorious queen. Born of no |
claiming no land as the |
speaking all languages, and |
bowling to all divine cTeeds, l come to |
greet you with blessings, and to sweeten |
every day of your lives with health,
with happiness and prosperity, that you
may live long to remember with CRATE
ful hearts, your loving queen.
/ have no costly palaces, no splendid |
temples, no costly thrones. l dwell in
the hamlet Of the poor, l rest in the cot
of the lowly, and rule over the vast
million Of those who love me with gem
tie voice, and those who love obey me. |
monarchs and desp0ts denouncs |
me; though enmity my vast domains |
with fierce implements Of war and ty-
rants fetter me with chains, vet rule
the enemy. point their guns, and on
every field of battle the dying soldier
shouts my name as the victim with his
last expiring breath. / love my people,
aud they who love obey me. But the
few have fired the world with courage,
aud to-day it is registered on every
blade OF grass, on every grain
of sand swept by the sea Of human des-
tipv; it Is chanted 10y every sill
bird Of the green
wood, echoed in the deep thunders
Of the mountain cataract, aud Of the
gentle ripping of the laughing waters
that leap through the vale, and swell
to every human heart,
" Man is, and must be, Free"
Let US to-day enjoy the grow
ing fervor, this precious gift. ltal-
ians, YOU have come to be grateful, and
to celebrate with rapture the new reign
of your native land; for to-day Italy Is
united and free. Long and loud to your
noble Victor Emanuel, and to your gen.
tie queen, let your warmest praises rise.
Tais beautiful address won unbounded
applause, and the highest praise for the
fair queen.
MAJOR ]. p. WINCHESTER
was next introduced ss the orator Of the