People carry figure of Saint John in village of Angri near Mount Vesuvius, Italy.

Eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Italy. A huge crowd walks along road in village of Angri near the volcano. People carry figure of Saint John. Houses in the background. The figures are covered with paper lire which represents the people's gift to the Saint. People sing on the way. Crowd throws money on the figure of Saint John. Men, women and children walk along the road.