The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-14
speakers Tell of the Loyalty and Love for the Country of Their Adop- ton and it's Principles
 of Government.

trd ulscourseu patriotic ana familla airs. The guests present, in additio to the exmayor, were Alexande Troup Colonel c. W. Pickett and Col onel N. c. osborn. Deputy Sherit George Nieolarl acted as toastmastel The toasts were: "The Influence of tn Municipal Executive upon Our Past Present and Future." by Rocco Ierardi and American Citizenship from a Italians Point of View" by Anthon, Spinello, The menu was internatlona in it's character the various course. being named after heroes of both tn United States and Italy. The menu a, served was as follows.
 Martini.
 Canape, Greetings from Sunny Italy
 Blue Points.
 Sauterne
 Potage, Stars and Stripes
 Crab Flakes, Admiral Dewey.
 Filet, Washington.
 Chianti.
 Sorbet, Studley.
 Cigarettes.
 Asparagus tips au Parmesan.
 Lacrima Christi.
 Royal Squab, Fraternitas.
 Salade Margherita.
 Glace Garibaldi.
 Fancy Cakes Torroncini
 Gorgonzola.
 Fruit.
 Cafe Cigars.
 White Rock.
 The first toast of the evening by MT Nicolari was that of the guest of tho evening, ex-Mayor Studley. The toast was received with the greatest enthu- siasm by all present.
 Mayor Studley followed by propos. ing the health of His Majesty King Victor Immannel III. and MT. NicolarI proposed the health of The President of the United States.
 The toastmaster next introduced Anthony Spinello who spoke on Italian Citizenship from an Italians Point of View" Mir. Spinello said he came before them to speak to the toast full of good intentions, and with a desire to do the subject justice. The subject, he said, was one that was very close to the hearts of those pres ent, as we'll as those who were absent. The sentiment of his countrymen. he assured them, was that America was the greatest country on the face of the earth tApplause). was a country that freely welco. t them. and all that she asked in return was obedience to her laws.
 The next toast was that of The Influence of the Municipal Executive Upon Our Past, Present and Future ' To respond to this toast Mir. Nlco- lari introduced Rocco Ierardi. The speaker prefacsd his remarks in a hap py vein by saying that he was not so fortunate as his friend MT. Spinello. who had the aid of his stenographer to jot down his address His had taken a vacation yesterday and he was com pelled to rely on his memory for what ne might say. They must, he sail, the executive as they did in the olden days. when he was the head of the family and from him proc eeded the only authority the people recognized He then paid high compliment to ex- Mayor Studley who he said was a mix CT of the best Kind and king of good elbows, tappl1use) The grow h and progress of the Italian race, he said. had been greater than that of any oth- 7r nationality. He praised Mayor otudley for the friendly disposition he mad always shown to them. His innu- ance had helped them as much as the influence of a father over his family. He had never shirkel his duty towards them, and they all appreciated it. (Ap- MT. Ierardi also paid a high tribute to the memory of the late ex- Mayor Sargent. who he said befrien the Italians long before he ascended 70 the honorable position of mayor. His factory was the first to employ hem and he was always a constant friend of their race.
 ReSardlng the future MT. Ierardi 'aid that years ago there was only about one-half dozen families in the ,ity, and they owned about s5O.OoO to 'io,OOO of property To-day he said here was over 30,OOO of them and they owned over three million dollars worth 'f property. This he claimed condem- led the remarks that were sometimes made that the Italians came to this 'ountry and saved a few hundred dol ars and then went home with if again. Complimentary after dinner remarks were made by Colonel N. G. Osborn, he Hon. Alexander Troupe and Colonel Charles W Pickett. Among those present. were the following:
 Alexander Troup, c. W. Pickett. N. Osborn. R. Ierardi. ]. L. Gilson, $. 1apasso, \. Maresca. A. Pope, A. Por- O, l. ]. Mattel. pr. N. Msr.ani, Oh. Trifiro, P. Russo, P. G. Nicolari, NJ. 2icoio, P. Calza. L. Fureelo. V. D. Me 'losi, Dr c La G1mbina, pr. Limauro. M. Mellone, Attorney Anguillare, Profess. Caselotti, Profess. c. NJ. Sulli. Attorney A spinello. Andrew Nicola. Selections on the niano were given by Prof Caselotti. Prof. C. Sulli, and NIT. 'plnello contributed a song.