Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-10-22
COLUMBUS, STATUE UNVEILED.

The Statue to the Great Discoverer |
on Wooster Square Unveiled-Thou- |
sands OfPeoPle Present-The Parade
and the Exercises.
The unwilling of the statue of Columbus
on Wooster square erected by the New
Haven Italians occurred yesterday after-
people and was accompanied by fitting GER
emonies. The italian societies formed on
the green and from thence proceeded to
parade the principal streets of the city.
The parade reflected great dredit upon all
concerned. In the procession E. S. Del
Gregg acted as marshal. Carriages were
furnished for Mayor Sargent, Superintend-
emit Curtis, Rev. Father Allussi, DR.. Paras-
candalo, Lewis Elliott, g. G. Ames, Paul
Russo, L. Lombard and A. DeMatti.
The procession formed in the following
order: United italian societies, headed by
Antonio and st. Michaers, floats represent
ing the ship in which Columbus sailed and
America, mayor and officers in carriages.
On the return of the parade to the square
the officers took seats on the platform
which had been erected beside the monu
ment.
In!the front of the platform was a table,
on which stood an American eagle. On
the right of the table sat Dorina Del Gregg,
dressed in the American colors, and on the
left Mary Johnanelles, representing Italy.
E. S. Del Gregg opened the ceremonies
by presenting the chairman, L. Lombard.
When Mr.. Lombard took the chair the
statue was unveiled. The American band
played "The Star Spangled Banner" and
the italian band played the Italian
national anthem.
Paul Russo presented the statue to the
city in behalf of the united societies with
the following speech:
Mr.; Mayor, Citizens of New Haven and Fellow
Countrymen:
their adopted home and interested in no small
degree in its advancement and prosperity.
notwithstanding the lack Of early education
and training in many of them, their trials and
severe hardships and their present surroundings
they have endeavored to become law-abiding and
| To-day there exists in your midst a communi-
| ty of or countrymen whose every thought and
| Of manhood and citizenship as possessed and
displayed by our native born.
| To indicate in a modest manner our patriotism,
our affection and esteem for this great republic,
and for this city in particular the Italian united
| societies of New Haven have caused to be erect
ed monument OF this great and illuStrlOuS coun-
| tryman, Christopher Columbus, to be presented
through you, Mi. Mayor, to the citizens of New
| Haven, and in their name and behalf I, who have
been selected to perform this pl saSaDt duty, for
mally tender the same and to remain here for
| ever.
We will be more than gratified and recompens-
| ed if you receive this gift with the spirit and
pleasure that we feel in giving it.
and LOYALTY. Let it INSPIRE brave deeds and noble
| conduct while we are OF you.
| May you never have cause to regret our
| structure Of bronze and stone indicats and incte
desire for art and science in the hearts and
the bond of friendship SO long existing between
our native and adopted countries. May it serve
to eliminate the distinction between Italians and
Americans, merging our differences in the
American citizen, working and striving for 6
May we all enjoy the peace and continued
prosperity OF this great and glorious land, auo
may the Almighty in his infinite wisdom show Ell
his blessings upon now and for all time tt
come
Mayor Sargent received the statue fol-
the city. He read the resolution passed by
the common council accepting the statue
He said in the course of his remarks: 81
gives me great pleasure as mayor and chic
executive of the city of New Haven to &C
cept from you this beautiful and artist,
statue.
81 pledge to you the care and keeping O.
this statue by the city. 1t will stay her
J as pledge of the loyalty of the Italians o
this country to the nation and its flag
believe that all prejudices should be wiped
out. Let such be the aim of future gener
atoms. Where the people to-day welcome
the Gift of this statue I accept the same
Z and in accepting it my mission here is end
j, ed"
DR.. V. D'Alia and Father Allussi ais,
made appropriate remarks in the Italian
, language. Paul Russo then dismissed tn
, assembly with few well chosen words.