Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-31

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Los Angeles Italians, though momen-
tarily appalled, by the enormity Of the
catastrophe that has befallen their
countrymen in Southern Italy, have
grasped the great duty that devolves
on them in hurrying succor and relief.
Yesterday a number of the leaders
worked like heroes in setting relief eff
forts afoot in different directions.
The net result of their labors yes
tsrday was the collection of funds to-
falling $1,000 and the receipt of assur-
ances of cooperation in numerous
quarters which leads them to believe
they will be able to send fully $4,000
10 the ouake-stricken districts of Sicily
and Calabria from this city and adj
joining sections.
The leaders among local Italians in
this relief work are Luigi Dell 'Orto,
Italian consular agent, stationed IN
Los Angeles; Morris Orsatti, head OF
the International Steamship and Rail
road Ticket agency, and S. Guasti, at
the head of the italian Vineyard COM
pany.
An appeal will be framed this morn
ing and sent broadcast in an effort to
swell the funds raised yesterday. Pre-
liminary appeals have been prepared
=. ,alraatiy and dispatched to Italians in
: San Diego, Santa Barbara, Ventura,
San Pedro and Oxnard and other cities
also will be asked to contribute.
Efforts were made yesterday on the
part of Mayor Harper. to cooperate
with the italian leaders, but, untor-
tlinateIy, two attempts to bring about
a meeting proved ineffective and 1t
was finally determined to postpone the
session until this morning. This meet
ing will take place in the rooms of the
Merchants and Manufacturers asso-
citation and members and officers or
that organization will be present to
offer their cooperation and assistance
Benefit to Be Given
Plans have been partially perfected
for q monster benefit entertainment TO
be given Sunday afternoon at the Ma
son opera house, at which a large
vaudeville world will donate their tai
cent. These stars will be selected from
the Lambardi grand opera company,
now appearing at the Mason; from
the Orpheum players and from local
celebrities. Admission will be charged,
\ but no limit is placed on the amount
i that anyone may pay above the pun
| Ushed prices of seats, and 1t undoubt-
\ edlv will transpire that many large
hearted persons of means will avail
themselves of this opportunity to con-
/ Tribute substantial sums to the relief
| fund.
y The details of the entertainment are
not vet worked out but are in the
hands of a committee consisting of
Peitro Buzzi, r. A Albert, c. Tooreea
and G. Perelli Minetti, who will have
this phase well in hand by this even
ing.
The offices of Morris Orsatti & Co.
local agents of the international
steamship and Railroad Ticket agency
at 222 North Spring street, have been
selected as the headquarters for re-
ceiving all funds and the dissemina-
tion of all information, and this ar
rangement will prevail until after Sun
davis entertainment, at least, and
nrobably for some time to come.
Among the Italians great activity is
being displayed, especially in the
lodges, and the half dozen or more
leadisfg secret societies are expected
= within the next few days to call special
meetinel to take up the question OF
raising funds. Among the lodges to
take such action probably will be the
court Dante Aleghieri No. 1S9, F. o.
A.. Court Intangible, A. O. f.; MAJ
zini grove, A. o. u, D.; Soeieta Unlone
Fratellanza Garibaldina, Socleta oil
Mutuo Socorso Dante Aleghieri COM
mittee and others.