Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-12
MONSTER PARADE
FILLS STREETS IN
COLUMBUS HONOR
Thousands of Citizens Pay
Tribute to Memory of
Explorer.
PROCESSION REVIEWED
BY MAYOR HAUSSLING
Exercises Are Held at City Hall.
City Officials Par
ticipate.

Ten thousand men today took part IN
the parade in honor of the 41Sth anni-
versary OF the discovery of the west
ern hemisphere by Christopher Column
bus. The day. which Is named IN the
explorers honor. is being celebrated
throughout tn city in various ways
Under the auspices of the United
Italian-American societies. fifty-eight
organizations were represented in the
line of march, The start was made at
Washington Park and. although 1t was
scheduled for 10 o'clock, the line was
not formed until a half-hour later
Joseph Vicarisi was the grand mar
shal. and was assisted by Michael Pa
dulo, Joseph Ludngo, NJ. Marano and
N. Cavangelo.
Make Fine Appearance.
The uniformed companies made a
remarkably good showing. The ma
neuvers Of the Columbian Grads who
wore khaki uniforms, were executed in
military style. Another organization
whose appearance aroused the adrni-
ration of the thousands of spectators
was the First Battalion D'Africa. They
wore khaki suits, scarlet fezzes,, from
which depended blue tassels. This
uniform In use in the italian army,
and is called the "Bersaglieri" uniform.
The Italian consul. Alfredo Magnani,
rode in an automobile behind the escort
of mounted police.
At the City Hall the paraders were
viewed by Mayor Haussling and other
city officials. When the head Of the
column reached the hall on the counter
ma ia - htfa ft,ro
escorted the mayor and the Italian
consul. Alfredo Magnani, to the rn-
tunda, where floral piece eight feet
in height, surmounted by large
wreath, was placed at the side of che
Columbus panel After this ceremony
the mayor was escorted to carriage
at the head of the parade.
Edward Gnichtel Republican candi-
date for mayor, who earlier In the
day called on Mayor Haussing and
had few minutes chat with him In
his private office, was In a carriage Inn
mediately behind the mayor.
Largest Crowd on Record.
| Every point of vantage at the City
Hall was occupied by sight-seers, and
the crowd was the largest that ever
assembled at the hall to view a parade.
/ L
that he was obliged to find standing
room at the top of the main stairway.
The Fifteenth Ward Democratic Club
turned out in a tallyho and the Lenl
Lenape Boy Scouts in their uniforms
and with their muskets were warmly
cheered
After being reviewed by Mayor
Haussing, the marchers made their
| way up William street to Washington.
down Washington to Market. then up
through Springfield avenue to the
| Colosseum.
! Addresses Are Made.
At the Colosseum speeches were
made by city officials and the Italian
consul The picnic, which began when
the parade reached the Colosseum, will
be continued during the afternoon and
evening.
At the Kruger Auditorium tonight
the Star of Bethlehem Council and
Olive Branch Council of the Knights
of Columbus will hold a lecture, con-
cert and dance. The Columbus Guards
are to have a banquet in the same hall.
d. A. Valentino, Nicola M. Forte. Jo-
seph Bufano, Joseph C. Santello and
DIR. Joseph Albano have charge of the
affair.
The complete formation of the parade
was as follows:
First Division.
Escort of Mounted Police.
Guests in Carriages
/ Band.
Grand Marshal Joseph Vicarisf.
Vice-marshal and First Guide
Guide Cavalleria.
o-Americano.
Columbia Guarde.
Teorese, Second Battalion Alpinl
S. Gregorio Magno,
Uff1ciali Garibaldini.
Guards of Columbus
Romagnano al Monte
First Artillery, Buccinese.