New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-11-28
ITALIANS ATDINNER
DOCTORS At FEAST.
Baron Dcs PIanches and Ca
russo 4mOng the Guests.

old Fsculapius his hair and beard care
fully curled stayed NJ late last night and
he smiled in an austere way at his disci-
pies u the Italian Medical Society, who
held their first dinner ~ the Hotel Astor.
There were present some two hundred and
fifty - the latter. some OF them accom-
panied 10y their wives. old -F,Sculapius
had cause 10 rejoice. for not only did the
speakers paw their due respect to the
greatness Of his teachings. hut the affair
passed of without even the suggestion Of
any ou~ trying % pass 20 the diners an
oratoricaI escuIne.
Italian society was represented by its
leading members. and besides the physi-
clans. there We're among the diners mem
bers Of other professions, namely. diplo-
macy and music-s0r1e Italian and others
American. or the diplomats there We're
Baron Mayor des Planches. Italian Am
bassador 10 the United States. and Lloyd
a.. Griscou former American Ambassador
20 Italy while the music world was there
IN the persons If Gatti-Casazza. Caruso.
Scott and AnseImi ChevaIiari and com
menditore appeared in numerous places in
the seating list
To Miss Luisa De Moja belonged the dis
tinction n being the only woman physi-
clan present. In fact. she enjoys that dis
tinction exclusively among her country
women Or. Paolo De Vecchi. who was 4
pupil OF Lombroeo. was the oldest practi-
toner Al the dinner.
And the whole affair Xas thoroughly ltal-
ian. for. although the menu was French.
the wines came direct from the vineyards
II lie Bella Italia" and while the mu-
sicians were Germans. the music was Of
the Verdi and Dounizetu schools. Also the
cheers that greeted Baron des PlanChes
and Mr.. Griscom and the mention OF the
Queen Of italy were ''vivas'' and ''bravos. ="
instead OF hurrahs
II was a genuine ovation for the former
American Ambassador 20 Rome. the trib-
ute being a recognition IF his services In
the relief Of the earthquake sufferers at
Messiua- Mr. Griscom spoke OF that catas-
trophe and mentioned that the sight Of
desolauOn and suffering IN Sicily Was re-
sporsible for his hair starting 10 turn gray.
When Mr.. GrisCom rose 10 speak after a
glowing Introduction by Dr. Antonio Stella.
president Of the society. who said the Itsl-
ians We're delighted 10 honor him. every man
and woman in the room stood I'D and
cheered vigorously. Mr.. Griscom said that
he was glad 10 serve n the crisis ar Mes
sina and that the hour OF stress brought
him into closer acquaintance with the King
Of Italy. He told OF the great work done
BY the latter in bringing order out Of desc
lation and paid a fine tribute 70 the Queen
OF Italy that brought forth great enthusi-
assn for lie Regina di Italia"
M Griscom told graphically how the
gracious sovereign, with help OF only three
women unframed in the profession OF
nursing. cared for a thousand injured men.
women and children on a battleship after
the earthquake.
Ambassador des Planches said. The
magnificent spectacle presented here to-
night by the presence Of these Italian ladies
and gentlemen is a fair representation Of
what NAV be expected OF the Italian immi-
grants who are coming 10 these shores"
He said the concord and amity exempii-
fed by the diners and the society respon-
sibIe for their presence was indeed crafty
ing. He suggested Italian professional men
Of other crafts organizing into similar
bodies and proposed a toast TO the new
society
Dr. Stella III his speech said that the pur-
noses Of the italian Medical Society We're
- yyag. var on unhealthful sWeatshOps and
~ irht tuberculosis and lnfantile diseases
Orher speakers We're Representative Will
lam : Bennett and Health Commissioner
Darlington.