Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-13
Several Dances,
Fireworks and
Torch Parade.
K. OF C. AFFAIR

A magnificent display of fireworks,
preceded by torchlight parade and
followed by a ball in Washington
hall, was given by the Columbus
Celebration Committee last night to
commemorate the occasion in a be-
fitting way: The fireworks were put
off by representatives of the Pain
Fireworks Company in vacant lot
at Maple and Fayette streets and
several thousand people witnessed
the display.
Prior to the fireworks, which start
ed at 1880 o'clock and lasted until
6 8:15, the International Marine Band,
followed by the committee and the
members of the Italian-American
Citizens Club, marched down Smith
street, up High street to the park,
back to Smith street, out to Maple
and through Maple to the pyrotech-
mic stand. Red fire torches were car
ried by those in line and there was
considerable cheering Smith street
was crowded with spectators, most of
whom followed the procession to the
scene OF the fireworks. About $50
O'clock the procession marched to
Washington hall, where a ball was
held.
A Great Celebration.
Yesterday was a gala day for
Perth Amboy, there being two pa
rades during the day and numerous
events last night The leading social
event last night was the annual en-
tertainment and reception of San
Salvador Council No. 299, Knights of
Columbus, in the Auditorium.
knights of Columbus Affair.
Over ESQ couples attended the
Knights reception. The entertain
ment, which began at S:45 o'clock
and lasted over an hour, was enjoyed
immensely. The program consisted
of an overture by c. Howard Smith g
orchestra; minstrel stories by Will
liam Carter; piano solo by H. Frat
zen; tenor solo by Fred AIKEN; and
an address by Surrogate Peter F.
DAILY, of New Brunswick. The latter
was greatly In demand last night as
he had received several invitations
to make addresses. He spoke at a
banquet Of the X of G. at Wood
bridge prior to coming here.
MIR. DAILY lauded Christopher CO.
Iumbus and gave interesting inci-
dents from the life OF the famous
navigator and diseoverer of America.
In glowing terms Mr.. Daily paid trib-
ute to HIS memory and pointed with
pride to the progress and industry of
"Our Country today. Prolonged
applause was given as he concluded
y Following the address the chairs
were cleared away and dancing was
enjoyed until an early hour. Re-
freshmeDts in charge of Caterer
Rnnham we're served at midnight
John r. Sheehy was the master of
ceremonies and John Bergen and
John Kelly acted as floor managers.
William f. Campbell was chairman
OF the committee in charge, assisted
by John f. Rielley. Richard #.
White, John Bergen, John Kelly and
John K Sheehy.
Washington Hall ThrOnged.
Washington hall, where the ball
Of the Columbus Celebration Com
mittee was held last night, was
crowded throughout the evening.
Dancing began at 8 o'clock and last
ed until early this morning. Prof.
Steinhauser furnished the music.
Refreshments were served. Joseph
Ma eucci was floor manager and
Alfredo -Rossi and j. Innamorati
were his assistants. The General
Columbus Celebration Committee,
who had charge OF the celebration
during the day and the ball last
night, was as follows: Charles Mer-
clio, general manager; e. Ricci, pres
ident; F Panconi, vice president;
p Sanford. treasurer; P Colosimo,
recording secretary; j. Di-Lorenzo,
financial secretary; Alfredo Rossi, @.
Plans, l.. Destefano, d. Cerulo, +.
Innamorati, A. Sidoti, T. Barbieri.
n IN m n
Paneoni, G. Tonissi, d. Pincelli, L..
Fuseo, j. D'Angiura, F. Cornacchi-
one, J. Mackenzie, G.. Casella, G.
Massagalia, A. Marchesi. A. Jannetti,
g. Giannetti, +. Viglione, q. Bastia-
teucci, j Rose, G.. Conti n. Rosetti,
M. Ciuffani, B. Cristelli and NJ.
leone
Afternoon Dance in Auditorium.
The italian Mutual Benefit Asso-
citation after it's parade yesterday
morning had dinner in the new
Auditorium, which was followed by
dancing until O'Clock last night
The Union Band, of which Andrew
b. Nelson is leader, furnished the
music and nearly 1000 people visit
ed the place during the afternoon.
Dancing and refreshments were free.
Ball in North Amboy.
The Happy Boys held ball in
Grand Central hall, in Catherine
street, last night which was decid-
ed success. The attendance exceed
ed expectations and a neat sum was
realized
Parade Yesterday Afternoon.
Yesterday afternoon the Columbus
Celebration Committee held their
parade, starting from Washington
hall shortly after o'clock The pro-
cession was several blocks in length
and was applauded by the spectators
along the line of march.
The parade was led by Joseph
DStephano and Oseani Pucci on
horseback. They were followed by
Pasquale Sanford, grand marshal of
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