The morning call., 1894-03-15
WINED AND DINED
A Notable Gathering of
Italians.
They Extend a Cordial Welcome to
Their Fellow-Countrymen to the
Midwinter Fair.

In Maple Hall at the Palace last night a
large number of representative Italian
citizens met 10 extend a greeting to their
countrymen who are here as representa-
tives TO the Midwinter Fair. Covers were
laid for sixty-ive persons, and the even
ing's entertainment was characterized by
short and pointed speeches, excellent
music. enjoyable social intercourse and a
bounteous repast. Following is list of
those present:
A. Sbarboro. president of the banquet; Com
missioner q. Branchi, consul general of Italy
Cav. A. Macchi, commissioner-general of Italy
TO the Midwinter Fair; DR.. l.. Olivieri. vice.
commissioDer-general OF Iialy; Ing. e. PatriZi,
secretary 10 commissioner general OF Italy
Avy. Poma. vice-consul of Italy; Herr Cornely.
assistant director-general; Colonel Andrews,
Pau. Seitz, secretary foreign depart-
ment; L. Bacigalup. president auxiliary
committee; T: c. RossI. vlce-president
dent Italian Chamber of Commerce
Or. 6. Ollino, DR.. u. Pescla, A. Vens no. Pho
Morbio, Avv. Moro. q. de Lucca, Dom. P Rossi,
Nj. j. Fontana, DIR. G. Barsottl, f. Cavaguaro.
q. Taccon j. A. SpinetIi, DR.. V. Vaccari, Car
10 Casassa, Captain COccurull0, Nj. Labri0la,
e. de Caro- A. Marchetti, G. Marchetti Il. Buzz
zoni, l.. Canissa, G. Bisso, q. FiDcata, L. Geo.
Chi p. Canepa, A. Spadina, ID. Moretli, E. Boil.
lini. o. Abergo, K. Canin, A. Biancalana, G.
Aimagla, u. terlarl, ". SllVeStrls a. ROsSettl,
g.. Milo, lug. E. Massa. Ing Brunacci. Nj.
Poll, f. Anti. A. Santamaria, G. Massa, A. q.
Bacigalupi. q. Giorgi, L. Capaccoi, c. Valisi.
In his address at the opening of tn g
banquet, the president said:
"Gentemen, we have met here this
evening for the purpose of giving hearty
welcome TO our compatriots who have
come to the California Midwinier Inter-
national Exposition, bringing with them
gems Of art from that land of genius which
gave birth to CHRISTOPHER Columbus, the
great navigator. TO whom all generations
shall forever be indebted for his great dis
covery.
1--WE have selected for this purpose the
fiftieth anniversary of the birthday of
Umbert0 First, King of Italy.
while we, as citizens of this great re-
public who have chosen this as our
adopted country, believe that we live I'M
der the best Government Oh the face of
the earth. still we cannot but take pleasure
in honoring'a King who has been brave
soldier and a loyal sovereign. A King
who leaves the comforts of his palace,
goes through the streets of Naples. taking
by the hand the unfortunate cholera
stricken people. giving them encourage
ment aud assistance: deserves the admira-
ton Of all mankind"
The toasts and the gentlemen who re-
sponded thereto are given herewith:
liking OF Italy and President of the United
States." Ita!ian-Consul G.. Branchi; sour
Guests" Cav. G. Maccbl; "Tne California Mid
winter International Exposition" Colonel
Andrews; THE Day We Celebrate" Vice
President Auxiliary Committee p. q. Rossi;
Italy. Our Mother Country" President Italian
Chamber Of Commerce g. Caegaris; The
Land We Live In,'' DR.. G. Pescia; California
Industries" +. Cavagnaro.