The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-13

Never, perhaps, in the history OF Infan-
try Hall. has a larger gathering assem-
bled under it's roof than did yesterday af-
ternoon, on the occasion OF the solemn
commemorative service, held under the
auspices of all the united Italian societies
and clubs of Rhode Island, 10 pay rever-
ence to the memory of King Humbert l..
of Italy.
From every section OF the city and state
came Italians. many of them being In
uniformed bodies, while others simply
wore the tri-colored badge, draped in
mourning, but they all came. and the af-
fair was made particularly impressive by
the earnestness with which each Italian
I'm the hall entered into the services.
The immense gathering was not entirely
composed of Italians however for in the
galleries there was large number OF
prominent gentlemen, some or them con-
nected with city and state affairs, ana
there were also many ladies.
Prior TO the service at Infantry Hall.
the several Italian societies and clubs, TO
the number OF IL, representing about lo1
men I'm line, formed in line I'm front OF the
Italian Benevolent society on Brayton
started.
Reeves American Band Capones Mill
tary Band and Fairman's First Regiment
Band were in line, and altogether the pro-
cession was an imposing one. The route
OF march was: Atwell's avenue TO
America. to Broadway, to Jackson, TO
Cathedral square, to Weybosset. 10 West
minister. TO Market square. TO South Main
street, to Infantry Hall, where the exer-
cispg COrOmancpd n 20 n m.
AT INFANTRY HALL.
At Infantry Hall, the sight was an i'm
pressive one. The stage and the front of
the balconies were elaborately decorated
in black and white, relieved at intervals
by groups of American and Italian flags.
At the rear of the stage was large por-
trait of the late King Humbert surround
ed by crepe and flags. the whole making
a most fitting setting.
ON the platform were seated Henry G.
Salandri, chairman OF the meeting; Sig
nor Mariana Vervena. consular agent of
Italy. accredited TO Rhode Island; Presi-
dent V. d. Alfonso of the Italian Benevo-
lent Union: Judge Isaac II. Southwick, +.
+. Ventrone. Alfonso Lucianelli Alberigo
Bucci. Henry Caproni. and others.
In the rear of the stage was chorus
of % voices. under the direction of Will
liam r. Lane. and behind the chorus were
the color-bearers of the various societies
Reeves American Band Bowen II.
Church. leader. was stationed on the
right and Capone's Military Band. Felix
Capone. on the left OF the platform.
At 2:30 o'clock, Mr.. Salandri called the
meeting 10 order and, in the Italian Ian
guage. briefly stated the object OF the
commemorative service. The American
Band then, played "Immortelles," the fu-
neral march written by the late lament
cd D. w. Reeves and the chorus. under
Director Lane, sang Mendelssohn's Der
lin."
CHAIRMAN SALANDRTS REMARKS.
Mr.. Salandri then, speaking I'm Englis0
said that the very large assemblage, con-
sisting OF eight-tenths American citizens,
though of Italian descent, came TO show
their respect for the memory of the wise.
Just and martyred king and also to con-
denim the deed resulting I'm his death.
lie called attention TO the fact that ac-
cordng TO a brief notice he had seen In
"a local paper a few very few. Italians,
who designated themselves as business
men and taxpayers. were opposed TO the
commemorative service on that ground
that as they were American citizens, they
had no sympathy with foreign potentates.
Mr.. Salandri argued. however. that
while the American citizens Of Italian
birth were loyal and true To- the consttu-
tiou of the United states and To all Amer
lean Institutions. they still retained "A
deep love and reverence. as that " son
To "a mother. FOR the country that 20 9ye
them birth, and for this reason they were
here today.
lie believed that Nv showing a mark n
respect and esteem 10 the memory of he
late Just and kindly executive OF Italy.
and I'm strongly condemnlng anarchy In
all it, branches. and diabolicaE plots. the
almost entire Italian population or Prov.
idcrcc had shown itself 20 bc composed
- tho host class % American citiyTr.
Mr Bowen r.. Church. leader ~ 'h-
American Band, then pisysd as ioio