The San Francisco call., 1909-01-17
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The carloads Of lemons donated by
the california fruit growers and sold
at auction i'm eastern cities for the
benefit Of the earthquake sufferers in
southern italy brought SI4.O12, and
this was forwarded direct to the Amer
lean embassy at Palermo by A G. Ken
dali, secretary Of the organization. This
sum added to the donations received
yesterday By Allen Knight Of the Red
Cross and the Los Angeles gift brings
the California contributions UP to the
. total OF sl65.SS139
Treasury knight last night forward
ed $4,000 to headquarters at Washing
ton, thus completing his fourth 5000
day since the 500 GOO was sent repre-
senting 40 days collections following
the nrst call for assistance in aid Of
the sufferers.
sI.c00 FROM STOCKTON
The largest Individual sum received
by knight yesterday was from the
Stockton Italian relief committee, which
contributed $1,000. The Salvation Army
sent in S215.ll as the result Of local col
lections. and the Builders association
OF California S400. Monterey and Pa
. cifc Grove were represented in the sum
OF S247
The Bank Of Italy turned over
S3SA 10 Secretary knight. this sum be-
ing made uD Of q S20O check from the
General Giuseppi La Masa society
through the president Joseph Arena:
SIS from the Whittier Coburn company
and employees. S67.75 from the Belling-
ham bay lumber company and the bal
ance in small sums. The Italian -Ameri-
can bank has collected the largest sum
among the banks, being credited on
the books Of Treasurer Knight with
the sum Of slO.50Q.
COLLECTIONS N CHURCHES
Collections wiz be taken in many Of
the Catholic schools today in aid Of the
Italian sufferers. and some OF the
churches viii also dedicate the offer
tories 20 the cause. Father Caraher Of
ST. Francis church viii give the collec-
uOns Of his church at both services.
and also the Sunday school offerings.
Father Caraher VIII speak in his ad-
dress at the evening service Of the
country which has been devastated. The
priest spent many months ia Southern
italy several years agO and visited the
cities Cf Reggie and Messina- These
cities were i'm existence and nourishing
= in the time Of Christ and are mentioned
I'm the Acts Of the Apostles in connec-
tion with the journey Of St Paul from
Syracuse To Rome
STORMS DELAY DONATIONS
Many Of the collections which have
p been made in northern cities are being
delayed by the storms. which have de-
layed the trains. but these viii begin
10 arrive at the beginning Of the week.
The Noce del Popolo. the italian daily
paper. has forwarded authorization
slips TO large number Of towns
throughout the state, but as yet no re-
turns have been made. These were
mostly sent at the request of Italian
societies.
Three more benefits are yet to be
given. and it is expected by those in
charge Of the affairs that at least
$1,000 viii be raised between the three
Grauman's benefit at Dreamland rink
viii have general appeal, as it viii
include vaudeville numbers by pro-
-fessionals. songs and recitations by
gifted amateurs and sporting events by
boxers and wrestlers OF national re-
nown The latter part Of the pro-
gram win begin at il o'clock.
The Princess theater viii be the
scene of the musicians benefit when
$50 skilled professional musicians VIII
apDear in q varied program The Gae-
lic dancing club viii give a concert and
dance.