The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-06-18
From the Cruiser With About an
Equal Number of Residents
of City in Attendance.
CAPTAIN GREGORIO PRAISED
THE PORT OF PENSACOLA
Said Harbor Was One of the Finest
In the World and He Hoped to Re-
turn Here Again-BrIef Address BY
Mayor BIiss-Fine Music Furnished
BY Marine Band Of Navy Yard Was
Greatly Enjoyed.

The officers and men OF the Italian
cruiser Dogali, which has just been
launched from the naval dock, were
entertained last night at a smoker at
armory hall The event was given by
the Italian residents of Pensacola, and
was one of the most enjoyable wit
messed in the hall for many months.
While all of the crew was not pres
ent there were a large number, espe-
cially from among the petty officers.
and each one of the visitors enjoyed
the event in a manner that proved
conclusiVely that the Italian col
ony of Pensacola had provided
well for their countrymen, and intend
ed making their visit TO Pensacola a
pleasant one.
There were about seventy-fve men
from the Dogai present at o'clock.
and probably an equal number from
the city Italian Vice-Consul Cafero,
who has done much towards the enter
tsinment Of the officers during the
stay of the ship. appeared shortly az
/ forwards, accompanied by Captain
Ronca Gregoria, the commander of
the Dogali-
They arrived just prior to the time
/ that lunch was being served and took
seats.
| Captain Gregorio, on behalf of the
men of his ship, thanked the citizens
] of Pensacola for the entertainment, and
assured them that the event was one
of the most pleasant of their entire
voyage. He praised the port of Pen
sacola, saying it was one of the finest
| in the world, and that he hoped to
visit here again After complimenting
the citizens and Italian colony he
spoke to his men. He told them to act
in an orderly manner and conduct
| themselves in a manner to reflect
credit upon the nation they repre-
sented Regarding the entertainment
;, given them he said that he hoped
:! each and every one would enjoy the
p! occasion.
The captain then withdrew accom-
tpanied by ViceConsul Cadfero, going
to the home of the latter
Mayor Bliss was then called for.
He was in the hall, and upon his ap-
pearance there was loud applause.
The mayor spoke briefly. He thanked
the audience for the honor paid him
in calling for an address, and upon
behalf Of the city of Pensacola Wel-
coined the Dogali and her crew to the
port, assuring each that their visit
was appreciated and he hoped that in
: future more frequent visits from Ital-
ian war vessels would be PAID to this
port The speech of the mayor was
well received and greeted with loud
i. applause
The Smoker.
The smoker was one Of the most
ENJOYABLE as well as best managed
yet given in the armory hall. The
lunch, which was served on three long
, tables, consisted of cold sandwiches,
cheese, ice cream, cake beer, wine and
, cigars In addition to this each man
from the ship was presented with q
pipe by the members OF the commit
tee, as well as with number of cigars
OF the brand that the Italians love best.
, Band Was Present.
The excellent Marine Band. OF the
navy yard. which is composed mostly
= of Italians. furnished music for the
: occasion, and added greatly to the en-
: ioyment of the evening In fact the
II program as rendered by the band add.
q ed much towards the success OF the
entertainment
al A number of excellent numbers
} were rendered in order that the men
= and Italian ladies present might en-
y Joy themselves In dancing, but thil
. occurred after the supper
Moving Pictures.
}. A feature of the entertainment wa
Z the display Of moving pictures. Thu
!. oceurre? Just before the close OF the
Z entertainment, and was greatly en-
J, ioyed. There were large number o.
scenes shown especially of cities II
italy and each was greeted with ap
lplause. When the American flag wal
presented, however hundreds of voice.
e Joined in the cheering
:, Shortly after IL O'Clock the Marine
> band, followed by the men from ths
d Italian cruiser, marched down Palafol
Il street to the wharf, thus ending oni
e5 Of the most pleasant events spent duz
ing the visit Of the cruiser.