Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20

morning, which was formed shortly after
o o'clock at 9th street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, where the headquarters
of the Societa Fratellanza Unione Italiana
are located. This organization was formed
for the express purpose of properly cele-
trating the day 1t assembled in its hall
before the parade. and formally received
speeches being made between the presi-
dents of the organizations.
The Parade.
The pageant was headed by the full Ma
tier al Guard Band, behind which marched
Joseph Cato, the chief marshal, with his
assistant. o. Vitale. and the committee Of
arrangements Of the celebration. F. Son.
fellepo, chairman F. GULL, secretary; G.
Orange and v. Giovannetti. The Societa
Fratellanza Unione Italiana appeared in
line nearly one hundred strong. and had as
its guests N. Battaglia, F. Berofalo and A.
La Mamma. representing the Societa Crooce
Blanca of Baltimore. Md; V. Feriara, Ella
v. Brocato and G. Salvo of the Societa F.
Crispi Of Baltimore, and F. Lavarello of
the Societa G. Colombo of Baltimore.
President A. Ghiselli and Vice President 8.
Desio marched at the head of the Societa
Fratellanza Unione Italiana, and leading
the Garibaldi Society marched Marshal
Joseph Cato. Jr., President Simone Fusca
and Vice President Simone Scala. Half a
hundred members of the Garibaldi Society
paraded.
Picturesque Features.
The turnout was decidedly picturesque
and highly creditable. Dark clothing was
worn by each member, those of the Carl
baldi Society appearing in black derby
hats and the members of the Societa Fra
tellanza Unione Italiana in black silk hats.
Each man In line wore an elaborate sash
of green white and red satin, trimmed
with heavy gold fringe, the officers in addi-
tion having rich badges Of the same mate
rial pinned to their coats. Several stands
Of the national colors of Italy and the
United States were borne side by side, the
effect of coloring being heightened by two
banners of deep hue. Two little boys,
attired In sailor costume, grasped the Ian
yards attached to the banners of the Carl
baldi Society. Between the two societies
was a gaily decorated carriage, In which
rode Senior c. Rallo and his family, little
daughter. Senorita Victoria Rallo. repre-
senting Rome" with a costume in which
the green, white and red predominated.
o. The Garibaldi Society carried for the first
time handsome new banner, inscribed
stituta II. q Settbre, 1892, Genie. Gppe.
Garibaldi, Washington. D: c." In the CEN
ter of which was portrait Of Garibaldi.
The Exercises.
The parade attracted much attention
along the line of march, which was down
Pennsylvania avenue to LIST street north
west, to Indiana avenue to Louisiana ave-
nue., to 9th street, to F street, to 14th
street, to l street. to the residence of the
street northwest. The legation was re-
decked with a huge Italian flag. The pa
raiders were ushered into the spacious par
lors Of the legation building, Baron Fava
standing in the doorway, with bouquet
in one hand, and extending hearty well
come to each individual who entered. The
baron then TOOK a position in the bay
window, and was almost surrounded by
When silence
secured, F. GULL, secretary of the commit
tee of arrangements, read In Italian
lengthy and impassioned patriotic address.
bearing on the union of the states OF Italy,
which was received with enthusiastic ap-
plause and cheering. Baron Fava made a
few brief remarks, heartily indorsing the
address and promising to cable 1t today to
King Humbert. There was more applause,
cries of "Vive lie Baron" and hurrahs for
Italy, Rome and the king.
Refreshments were served to the per-
spring assemblage. the band stationed in
the hallway rendering the Italian national
hvmn. The baron, at the conclusion of
the playing, personally invited the bands
men into the dining room, took Leader
Schroeder by the hand, thanked him for
the serenade, and then proposed a toast to
the President of the United States, which
was drunk amid cheers.
Closing Exercises.
The party again retired to the parlors
and listened to an eloquent address by
Joseph Verdi, who referred at length to
the slavery that formerly existed in Rome
and also to the Independence of the Roman
democracy. After more cheering the host
again grasped the hand of each of his
visitors. line was formed and with the
band playing the Italian national hymn
and the italian ambassador waving adeu
from the doorway the parade moved Off
returning to the starting point, 9th street
and Pennsylvania avenue by way Of 17th
street and Pennsylvania avenue. There
the societies dsbanded to meet this even
Ing at Freund's, where the festivities will
be continued and an elaborate banquet
discussed. Baron Fava has promised to
be present at the banquet for a short
period at least.
Prayers for the Pope.
While the italian residents were preparing