The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-12-31
TRADITIONAL PARTY .H0N0RS MEMORY OF DR. JOSE REAL.

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 A wreath placed before the ror. trait of Dr. Jose Rizal, called by historians the "ablest man of th' Malay race, tributes to the grea' Filipino martyr-hero ty those O lis race and a guest speaker, music Ly talented members of the hos g-oup; feast of finely prepareo food, and an evening of dancing thus did members of the Juneau lipino Community and Auxiliary and their invited guests observe Rizal Day last night.
 More than 150 persons attended the traditional event in the Bara- nof Gold Room.
 In the main address, US. Alter ney P J. Gilmore, Jr, spoke oi the books written by Dr. Jose Rizal, which led to hiEexecut-on before firing squad 5S years ago yester- day.
 They were books against tyr amy" said the speaker, and book; which pointed the way to badly needed reforms"
 Following this theme, Gilmore sroke on reconstruction Of the Philipp ne Islands, that new and great nation and the ways in which problems of great magnitude are being solved.
 Through the demonstrated will to achieve said Gilmore, "this republic will emerge strong E reace-lovng and God-fearing na- ton, to take its place with other reacs-,oving countries of the world"
 In an impressive welcome address, Arce V. Credo called Rizal Day ore of sorrow. but one for remembrance of an occasion through which the people learned the meaning of lib- erty, equality and justice
 Sammy Constantine, one of the first Filipino5 to come to Juneau, scoke on "Dr. Jose Rizals Ideas, closing by saying, His work, his spirit and his memory take on greater national sign ficance with each passing year"
 Tony Florendo recited Rizals great poem, My Last Farewell, v composed shortly before his execu- ton, work prophetic of his na- tion's achievement of freedom.
 Two charming young women Miss Irene Albayalde and Mss Jua- nita Diaz, sang ballad-type solos both accompanied by Mrs. Lii Uggen, and music in popular vein was played by the Favre Trio-Ben Favre, piano; Albert Guino, Jr. guitar, and D. Constantine. bass.
 Carrying the program along with k sw3h and a joke or serious z .liass, as needed, Joe Dumlao as tcastniaster showed great talent fol that ole.
 Mis- Amelia Caesar, a student al the Providence Academy School 1T Vancouver, Wash, had the honol of placing the memorial wreatf eefore pr. Rizal's portrait.
 In the holiday setting, centerec l5y the flags of the two nations hosts and guests danced later tt music of Chuck Werner's band
 Among the honor guests were the Rt. Rev. Francs Gleeson, BishcI of Alaska, and several other mem bers of the Catholic clergy, in. cluding the Rev. Nevue of Sitka.
 Ctner were Mayor Waino Hen. drickson. Capt. N. s. Haugen anc other Coast Guard officers, ant Juneau civic leaders with theil W yes. Tn the gathering which mum. bered many smartly gowned women mention should be made of the striking costume of the Philippine. "a beautiful mestiza gown in deer blue and sequins worn by Mrs Celestina Untalasco. Ted Visaya is cred ted with the beautiful Spen- cerian script on many of the place cards.
 Tony Florendo was general chair man of the Rizal Day banquet program and dance, assisted by numerous memters serving on com mittees of which these persons were chairmen: Joe Albayalde, finance Eddie Belarde, program; Joe Dunn. lao, invitations; Arce V. Credo, re- certion; Sammy Constantine, ar rangements; and Mrs. Bessit Quinto, decorations.
 Vincent Isturis, whose work kep him busy serving his fellow mem. bers and guests, also took photo