Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-10-12
COLUMBUS
ME- NJ q R Y
HON0REO
Thousands Observe Ami
yerSary OF Americas
Discovery.
SENATOR PRINCE, in
ADDRESS, PRAISES ITALY
Says Nation Is Messenger OF
Peace and Goodwill
in TripOli.

Swinging with military piishi'SoS
through the sunlit streets, 5000 Italian
Americans marched today in honor OIL
Christopher Columbus, discoverer of
the New World.
The loilg line, brilliant with bright
banners and headed by battalions OF
khaki-clad men, with many bands
playing lively airs, passed the review
ing stand at the City Hall at II o'clock.
There Mayor Haussling reviewed the
paraders
While the line halted the Mayor and
the committee of the United Italian
Societies, composed Of DR.. Alfred Mag
mari, Italian consul; Gabriel Caprlo,
president of the United Italian So
cieties, and others placed a column OF
roses at the tablet of Columbus in the
corridor of the City Hall.
Then, with Mayor Haussling in 8
carriage as the guest of the italian
committee, the parade moved on along
Broad street, past a large crowd OF
spectators, to Military Park, where the
exercises of the day were held.
Leading the line of the forty march
ing societies was the grand marshal,
Signor Roberto. In carriages followed
the committee, DR. Magnari, the con-
sui: Oresto Cereto, his secretary;
Gabriel Caprio, Vice president of the
United italian Societies, and Gaetano
Marotti, treasurer.
The parade proper was in four sec
tions. In the first were uniformed So
cieties headed by the Figlj DItalia, the
Italo-Americana and the Columbian
Guards. dressed in khaki. Then fol-
lowed children from the playgrounos'
Guards of Columbia nd4a massed Bat
TALON D'Africa-veteran soldiers OF the
African War. 3
~---AA particularly striking section OF the
narade was made by brilliantly cos
tuned society wearing scarlet fezes-
In spite of it's Turkish ASSOCIATIONS
with blue tassel swinging against
each mans shoulders as he marched
American and Italian flags were car
ried side by side. and many flags nut
tered from the office and store build
ings along Broad street.
The parade started at Washington
Park at 1920 and followed Washing
ton street to Lincoln Park.
Assisting Signor Roberto were d.
Abbontante, in charge of the first di-
vision: r. Cerace, of the second; Mar
shal Scappaticcia, of the third, and f.
Marano, of the fourth.
5000 People at Park.
At Military Park more than 5000
neonle gathered around the grand stand
TO listen to the speakers. There was SO
much noise and confusion that not
more than 10 per cent. of that number
were able to hear what the speakers
had to say.
A brief address of welcome was given
by Mayor Haussling, who congratu-
lated the Italian societies on the an
niversary of the discovery of America
by one of their countrymen.
"The Italians want fairness, that Is
all, and so long as l am chief execu-
tive I'll see that they get It," said the
mayor
The remark was roundly applauded
The mayor said that he was proud of
the progress the italians were making,
and announced his appreciation Of
their good service to this country.
Senator John d. Prince spoke to
the crowd in Italian. He referred to
the italian Turkish war, and his re-
marks brought forth a noisy demon
"Italy's part in the present war" said
Senator Prince, "is that Of messen-
ger of peace and goodwill The Turks
are impossible. They are unfit to rule
or govern as a nation. There Is no
uniformity no harmony there
Other speakers were Alfred Magnant,
italian consul and Antonio R. Finelll,
who delivered a historical address. re-
viewing the story of the discovery OF
America and eulogizing the great Ital-
ian discoverer, Columbus.
Under the auspices of the Columbus
Club, gala reception and ball will be
held at the Kruger Auditorium to-
night The knights of Columbus coun-
ellis of the city will take part in this
event. Banquets, receptions and dances
will be given by all the Italian socie-
ties in various places tonight
The parade was formed as follows,
the formation being given in Italian:
Divisione.
Carozza del Console.
Carozza del Sindaco.
Uff. del comitato.
L Ass Maresciallo d. Abbontante.
Banda Nazionale.
Societa Eigli D'Italia.
Societa' Italo- Americana.
Societa' Columbia Guards.
Societa' Playground Commiss.
Soceta 10 Artiglieria.
Societa Guards of Columbia.
1. Battaglione D'Africa.
Divisione.
2 ASS. Maresciallo r. Arace
Banda Campione.
Sociea' S. Felese.
Soceta' Calbbrittana C. d.
Societa' Principessa Napoli.
Societa' Operaia Ariapese.
Societa' S. Andrea Di Con Ia.
Societa' Z lrsag. Lavianesi.
Societa' Vallatese.
Societa' 5th Ital. Rep. Club.