The morning call., 1892-10-24

Delfuo. ]. Schienoire, G. Ravegno. G. As
Gianuini, G. Ghianda. Then came the
allegorical car or float representing "ltaiy,
and band, followed by members of the
following military. social and other organl-
cations: The Garibadi Company. Captain
Lucchetti; Alpini, Captain Glovannlni !;
pupils OF the Italian schools. led by Signor
Cristofani; Italian Mutual Benevolent So
ciety, president. G. Sala; Garibaldini,
president, MI Barbieri; Bersagleri,
president, Mr.. Nandini: Gardeners
and Ranchers, esident, +. Perat; Scav-
engers, president, G. Ferrari; OPERATIVES,
president, A. Motroni; Dramatic Associa-
ton. president. f. Cavagnaro; Scholastic
Association. president. L. Bacigalupi; Pied
mOntese Society. president, A. Grella, Carl
baldi Circle, president. A. +. de Camilll;
Italian Gymnastic Club. president, +. v.
Longo; Italian Fanteria, president, G.. A.
Devoto Independent Mutual Benevolent
Society, president, g. de Luca; Italian
Colony Mutual Aid Society, president, L.
Bacigalupi; Society Cavalleggieri Lucca,
president, e. c. Palmier; Italian Carabl-
neeTs, president, j. VI. Postiglione; Caval-
leria Genovs, president, j. NJ. Fugazi; Al
PM, president. S. Sanguinetti.
The second division was preceded by al
allegorical car or float of the world-famed
caravel Santa Maria, the vessel of Column
bus. The navigator was unprecedented in
costume by Captain S. Baglietto, and his
Salvatore Salvatemi, Antonio Di Russo.
Tonic Bastiano, Ed Carrosso and G.
Zenossa This division was marshaed
by Signor A. Brizzolara, with the follow
ing aids: A. Fedora. G. Gagliardo, V. Par
emit, F. Fayilla, Vanneei, Monti, r Saian.
marsino, A. Maschio, G. Feretti, Guido
Marsili aud A. Calder0nl.
The third float, representing agriculture.
a complete aud unique exhibit OF the pomo-
logical and horticultural products OF Italian
industry In California, was proudly fol-
lowed by another band, leading the Ber-
sagleri military company, the tishermen's
society. the Carablneers. the Lucca Cav
alleggieri, captained respectively by Cap
tain V. Outlet, L. Maggie. I. Babbino and
A. MartIneli; the Christopher Columbus
Guard of Oakland. the Mutual BeDevo-
lent Society of Santa Cruz, carriages con-
tanning the Italian Consul, the orators of
the day. the president and members oil the
executive COMMITTEES and number or yisi-
tors and guests, committees from the Mu-
tual Benevolent societies of st. Helena and
Martinez, and lastly float on which sat
100 pupils of the Italian school OF the city.
Arrived at Woodward's Gardens the crowd
speedily filed all parts of the grounds, and
the gay uniforms of the military companies.
themselves widely varying, contrasted well
with the white dresses OF the young girls
and the somber conventional black OF the
everyday citizen. Nothing could exceed
the Joyous ease of these children of free
Italy, the sons and daughters OF the men
who suffered and died with Felice Orsini
and the patriots of Montebello. Paestro and
Solferino that the motto Of Italy's banner
might truly be ''Ora o sempre," that Italy
might be forever free.
The exercises in the pavilion were opened
with an address by President Palmieri, who
introduced the honorable President Caval-
| Hero G. Branchi, Consul Of Italy. and then
Captain BagliettI, representing Columbus.
| Baglietti made short address, alter which
| Editor Morbo of the Italia spoke on the
| salient points OF the history of Columbus,
| and the discovery of America with its re-
| suits. He was followed by A. ID. Splvalo.
| At the conclusion OF the literary exercises
| the floor of the pavilion was cleared for
| dancing and the guests in the grounds gave
up the afternoon to social enjoyment.
The days celebration was wound up by a
ball at the GariLald Hall. Over four hun
| dred programmes were distributed before
| the grand march commenced. and as many
| more would have found eager applications.
| 81 gnor Blanchi, the Italian Consul, was
| present aud expressed himself as greatly
1 pleased with thu success OF the day and the
4 good order preserved.
| The grand march was led by Dr. and
| Nine. Fabbi and about 200 couples fol-
| lowed. Matthews band furnished the
| music, and the light fantastic toe was
tripped till an early hour this morning.
| The majority of the members Of the military
societies attended in uniform, and the con-
trast of color was as conspicuous on the
ballroom floor as in the gathering at Wood
| wards Gardens.
The waving plumes of the Bersaglieri
the single erect feather OF the "rouEd-head'
| Alpini, the familiar scarlet shirts OF the
| GaribaIdiD, and the hussar costume
of the Lucca Cavallegieri, brought out
by contrast the gendarm-like Cara
binieri, and the effect was completed by tbs
straw hats, skybue shirts and red sashes o.
the fishermen.