The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-25
PATRIOTISM |S THE FEATURE OF |TALYS
 DAY OBSERVANCE
Speakers Pay Tribute to Italy's Unselfish Mo- tive in Joining
 the Allies

An inspiring spectacle vas presented to the people of Birmingham when hun dreds of the Italian populace joined in the celebration of Italy's entrance into the war. It was a gala event and the opening exercises were marked by a parade that reflected credit upon those promoting the event.
 A number of patriotic and highly ap- propriate floats marked sections of the parade and bands were scattered throughout the long line of marching citizens. Great crowds thronged the streets. and the passing representatives of Americas ally across the sea were frequently applauded People of every nationality participated in the event
 After a march over the downtown streets, the parade headed up Twen- tieth street and disbanded at Capitol park, where the speeches were made. Frank Arrico acted as master of cere- monies and introduced Prof. H. P Bur russ of the city commission, who made an impressive welcome address, to which was made a fitting response by Victor Torino.
 TTALY'S ENTRANCE INTO WAR
 The exercises at Capitol park were intensely patriotic from the raising of the United States and Italian flags to the closing address. Frank Arrico was master of ceremonies and introduced Commissioner H. P. Burruss. who made the welcome address on behalf of the city. He made an historical resume Of Italian history. pointing out the of ar1d it,,,e rtar it, which the Italian had figured. He also paid fine tribute to the pa triotism of the Italian citizen in gem eral.
 Victor Torina made most fitting response on behalf of the Italian citi- Zens and referred to President Wilson s tribute to Italy in calling the nation to honor Italy's entrance in the world war, and stating the spirit of 1t was an inspiration to every American cit!. zen of Italian descent
 Sidney J. Bowie was Introduced as the speaker of the day and with master hand drew a fine word picture of the circumstances that caused Italy to withdraw from the unholy triple alliance and espouse the cause of the allies Colonel Bowie stated that It. aIy's entrance into the war was one of the greatest examples of unselfish devotion to the principles of right and humanity in the worlds history. He raid a beautiful tribute to the Italians loyalty and was given a great ova- tion at the conclusion of his intensely pa triotic address.
 Frank Willis Barnett spoke on be- half of the press and a fine tribute to the valor of the Italian troops and in referring to the sinister influence of German propaganda that caused dis aster said that it had all been wiped out by the fact that America had demonstrated that she was in the war and would stand by every one of the allies until it was brought to sue eessfui conclusion.
 Last night East Lake park was turned over to the Italians for their festivities. Thousands Hooked to this already popular municipal amusement park and the carnival spirit was ram pant, the true nature of the event be- ing seen in the effort being expended on behalf of the Red Cross work It was liberal crowd which assembled and the contributions made to the American Red Cross, to which the bene- fits are to go are expected to reach a very substantial figure.
 ORDER OF PARADE
 The order of parade yesterday aft ernoon was as follows:
 Platoon of police. grand marshal and staff, band: float, The Friendship Be-