The evening world., 1918-05-24

cupant From this point the floral
parade broke up. cach section going
TO a different part OF the city TO dis
tribute flowers among the pupils OF
the public schools. Wall Street was
invaded by fitty pretty Italian girls
who distributed their flowers among
the crowds. Another group went
through the lower cast side. shower
Ing flowers on the populace.
Hundreds Of thousands of letters
were written during the day by ltal-
ians in the city to their kin at the
front, bearing the message of SYM
pathy and appreciation OF this coun-
try in the great work they have done
during their three years in the war.
The exhibition OF Italian war tro-
phles which for the past three weeks
has aroused great interest in wash
Ington will be officially opened in the
Concert Hall OF Madison Square Oar
den at 4 o'clock this afternoon. The
italian Ambassador will make an ad-
dress. The exhibit will bo open to
the public daily from . to 10 p. NJ.
beginning tomorrow aud will con-
tinue two weeks.
To-NIcHT's GRAND CONCERT At
THE METROPOLITAN.
The grand concert at the Metropolis
tan Opera House will be similar to
the opening night OF the opera. The
blue book holds the names OF most
OF the holders OF the boxes and or
chcstra chairs. Boxes and choice seats
were auctioned some time ago at tho
home of Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney,
under the direction of Capt. Frances
co Mario Guardabassi Of the Special
Italian Mission In this city. The Cap
tain has been one OF the hardest
workers for the celebration, and is
deserving OF much credit, when he
modcstly disclaims.
Charles -. Hughes will preside at
the meeting and Ambassador Count
Macchi dl Celerc will make an ad-
dress in italian. Secretary OF War
Baker will follow him on the stage.
The Metropolitan orchestra, conduct
ed by Giulio Setu, will furnish the
music and the Metropolitan Opera
House chorus will render patriotic
songs OF all the Allies. Tho soloists
will be Miss Kathleen Toward, Gio-
yarnT Martinelli, Miss Claudio Muzio,
Enrico Caruso, Mime. Frances Aida
and Miss Anna Case. CarusO and An
tonic Scott will conclude the pro-
gramme with duet from "Forza del
Dcstiuc'
In Washington Square will be a
fiesta, which viii be the most spec
tacular feature OF the celebration.
take part In the Mystic Ceremony of
Alteration to the Spirit OF Victory"
A large platform has been erected and
the square will he hung with lack o.
lanterns with the italian colors
There will be band and an orchestra.
There viii he singing, dancing and
oratory. Col. Roosevelt is expected to
be among the speakers.
The open air celebration will be
under the direction OF Consul General
1 rituni ami Gen. Gulicuati, Military
Attnche OF the italian Embassy.
Similar celebrations will be held In
other boroughs Of the city. In Brook
lyn there will be n parade OF Italian
organizations, Boy Scouts and Red
Cross nurses, which will form at . +.
NJ. at clinton and Rcmsen Streets and
proceed past the reviewing stand at
Borough Hall
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evening at Prospect Hall. Prospect
Avenue, near Fifth Avenue.
A number OF minor celebrations also
will be held in the five borouRhs dur
ing the day and evening. Among the
organizations taking part will be the
New York Association of Women
Workers. the National League for
Women's Service. the American Com
mittec for Devastated France, the
Vacation War Relief Association, the
National Special Aid Committee and
the American Fund for French
Wounded.