The San Francisco call., 1896-02-09
Prince Luigi of Savoy Attends
the Italian Free School
Ball.
SPEAKS ABOUT THE CLIMATE.
Large and Brilliant Gathering of Ital-
ian Society People and Their
Guests.

MIA Hall on Bush street, for the benefit of
the free Italian school.
There was only one opinion expressed
by those present respecting the entertain
ment-it was a success, complete and
delightful success. This happy state of
things was largely brought about by the
pleasant geniality and hospitality of the
entertainers of the Italian colony on the
one hand and by the exquisite courtesy
and friendliness of the distinguished guests
on the other.
There were no more simple, unaffected
men in the room than the officers. From
the Prince downward they entered into the
spirit of the affair, and devoted themselves
might and main to the entertainment of
those to whom they were introduced.
Not only had the local Italian colony
turned out in force, there were also con-
tingents of guests from neighboring coun-
ties, all come to do honor TO their Prince.
California Hall was charmingly decorated
with bunting and pennants, bearing the
red, white and green of Italy, interspersed
with the white cross of Savoy.
The brilliant uniforms added color to the
scene. Several gentlemen of the colony,
particularly the Consul, Cav. Bruni Gel
ma,di, shone with orders and decorations.
Some of the ladies wore full evening dress.
others were in demi-toilettes, but there was
plenty of dress display and flowers were
everywhere.
Signori P. Barbieri, Cav. Calegaris, A.
Sbarboro, j. +. FugaZi and other members
of the school committee met the Prince
and his ow-officers at Folsom-street
wharf. From there the whole party drove
directly to the hotel, where they arrived in
time for the grand march at 8 O'clock.
AS his Royal Highness entered the hall
| h,rr - l. e.
ltallan throats assured him that he was
welcome. The grand march commenced
forthwith, the Prince leading the way with
Miss Aida Sbarboro. The first dance was
the lancers, in which the Prince and Miss
Sbarboro took part, the remaining seven
couples being: Captain Bertolini with
Mrs. A. Barbieri, Chief Engineer G. B.
Ricci with Miss A. paladini, Second Lieu
tenant Presbiterio with Miss A. Crimi,
First Lieutenant Aymeri with Miss E.
BriZzoiara, Commissary Politi with Miss
B. Paladini, Lieutenant ArriVabene with
Miss NJ. Marchetti, and DR.. Giura, surgeon
of the Crlstoforo Colombo, with Miss Rosa
Avignini.
Between each dance Prince Luigi held
an informal reception, 80 to speak, at
which members of the colony brought up
their friends and introduced them to "Sua
Altezza," each. being welcomed by a
| friendly shake of the hand and few
| pleasant remarks from the frank young
| sailor. He looked very handsome and
| boyish in his brilliant uniform and his
honest gray. eyes seemed to light up with
genuine pleasure at the friendliness
| evinced for him on all sides.
/ Prince Luigi had not yet conversed
with any of the representatives of the
American press since his arrival in this
City, as he has horror of publicity, and
prefers being regarded as lieutenant of
the Cristoforo Columbo to being looked
| upon as prince.
When a reporter of THE CALL, however
was presented to him as having resided in
Italy, he chatted pleasantly and unaffect-
edly of his native land.
The English he spoke was pretty and
rhythmic, with slight foreign lisp, and
the distinct ''E" of cultured Italians. but
his voice was low and what the Italians
call luna voce sympatica."
"Do you think this climate resembles
that of Italy?" was asked.
81 prefer San Francisco" answered
Prince Luigi frankly. "You seem to have
no extremes of climate here / lave a
great dislike either to great heat or cold.
In our northern provinces it is frigid at
this season, and further south our summers
are intensely hot"
All the officers, in speaking of the Prince.
were enthusiastic in his praise. "All the
three brothers are alike" said one lieuten-
ant, pleasant and unaffected to every one.
and he added: at is only the truly great
who can afford to be so affable; their posi-
tion is assured and they have no fear OF los
ing caste by being delightful to high and
| low alike"
The hall and it's approaches were most
elegantly decorated, palms and ferns con-
trasting effectively with the Italian and
American colors. The stage was embow-
cred in tropic foliage, amid which q select
orchestra of forty pieces was stationed.
The music during the evening was excep-
| tionally fine, the rendering of the Marcia
Reale'' and Italian National Hymn as
the Prince entered the hall being particu-
larly spirited and effective.
Among the guests were:
DR.. Rottanzi and the Misses Adela and Silvia
Rottanzi. DR.. and Mrs. Spitzy, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Mancina, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Ferrogiaro, MIR. and
Mrs. G. Giovannoni, Mr. and Mrs G. cadenasso. $50
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Daneri, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Tao
conf, Mr.. and Mrs: A. Sbarboro, Mr.. and Mrs
c. Bovona, Mr. and Mrs. E. Palmieri, Dr.. and
Mrs. E. Fabbi, Mr. and Mrs o. .Ferrogiaro Mr. and
Mrs. T. Lemonse, Dr.. and Mrs. Massoero, Mr.and
Msr. Z. Repetto, Mr.. and Mrs. T. Bacigalupi, C..
| Crespi, editor OF La Messagiera, J. f. Cavallf.
editor of IEelvezia, A. Almagis, editor Of
LItalia, A. Moro, editor OF La Voce del Popolo,
glione, P. Consorno, E. Greenebaum, r. A.
! Burns, Ernest Jones, g. Perasso, J. F. Fugazi.
Dr.. o, Perrone, A. Zabaldano, DR.. ollino,
A. Malpiede, A. Canessa, E. Gastaldi A. P.
Gori, L. Tore, f Rocca, Atillio Giannini.
The success of the affair was due in
great measure to the able and efficient
committees, which were as follows:
| Executive = Cavalier F. Bruno Grimaldi.
| Italian Consul General, honorary president:
| P. Barbieri, acting president; ]. Musso, N.
! Ferrogiaro. C. Bovona, l.. Tore and v. w.
Monti.
Reception-Dr. P. de vecchi, A. sbarboro.
| DIR. o. Perrone, ]. F. Fugazi, J. Calegaris, Dr.
J. Pescia, DR.. v vaccari, E. Palmieri,
/ A. Zabaldano, DR.. G. Ollino, S. Venzano.
DR.. c. Barsotti. DR.. G. Caglieri, DR.. NJ A.
Rossi, Captain L. Baglietto, DR.. T. Rottanzi, C.
| o. Fauda, P. C. Rossi, F. Cavagnaro, A, Chichi-
zola, G, GhiIardelli, A; de Nola, A. P. Morbio,
| lupi, J. A. Devote, G. Music, DR.. G. Spitzv and
! the editors of the Italian and Swiss news
| papers.
Floor committee. Musso, G. RoccatagIiata.
/ " w. Monti, A. Seratini, G. Luisi. G. Malpiede,
| G. v. Tacconi, G. Taecheri, J. F. Martinoni, A.
de ncenzi, F. C. Piccirillo, F. Pellicano and
| l.. G. Ratio
Door committee-C. Bovone, A. Mancina, 7.
v. Tomanovich, G. Bazzuro, P. Consorno, A.
L. Bacigalupi, B. Ratio, G. Cadenasso L.
| Bedoni. A. Ferrogiaro and A. II. Daneri
| Banquet committee-L. Tore, N. Ferrogiaro
| 8 Battaro C.. Barbieri R. Vanucci G. Domene