Evening journal., 1911-10-13
BANQUET ENDS
CELEBRATION.
Columbus HOnOred by Public
Men at Clayton house
Dinner
FATHER CONNELLY
LAUDS THE DISCOVERER

The closing OF the first Columbus
Day celebration by the Italians of
Wilmington was marked by one Of the
most enjoyable Clayton House ban
quets ever held in this city. Repre-
sentative men OF the city were pres
ent. Carmine DiMare, one of the
foremost Italians of the city, acted as
toastmaster. II was 7.30 o'clock when
the party sat down and after cigars
had been passed Congressman Will
liam II. Heald was called upon and
made a forcible address, congratulate
ing the Italians on the success of
their celebration and giving Christo-
pher Columbus credit for discovering
America.
The Rev. John Connolly followed
Mr.. Heald and made an eloquent nd
dress. Others who spoke were:
Mayor Howell. State Senator
Thomas M. Monaghan, Representative
Thomas F. Gormley, John f. Lynn,
assistant city solicitor; James T.
Chandler, coroner; Judge E. r. Coch-
ran. Former Mayor J. Harvey Spru-
ance. Chief of Police George Black,
States Senator Charles r. NJ iller,
Representative A. B. Moore, City So
licitor Daniel o. Hastings, S. II. Ben
son, president of City Council; Post
Office Inspector Plummer; Representa-
tive T. O. Cooper: Matthew ID. Muir
ply, Colonel George w. Sparks, James
w. Robertson and many prominent
Italians. The menu follows:
Blue Points on the Has Shell.
Queen Olives. Ice Celery
Salted Almonds.
Consomme Royale en- tasse.
Cocktail.
Broiled Spanish Mackerel. Montpelier
Butter
Roast Young Turkey, Oyster Filling.
Mashed Potatoes. French Peas.
Imperial Cup a la Maraschino.
Sauterne.
Salad Waldorf.
Harlequin Ice Cream.
Fancy Mixed Caks.
Cheese. Sherry. Crackers.
Coffee. Cigars.
Cigarettes.
Mumm's Extra Dry.
To Carmine Di Mare, a member o.
the local police force Is given th'
credit OF the successful observance
of the day. He has been working
upon the celebration for several
months He was assisted by com.
mittee Of the following persons: Pc
ter A. NJ Royitti, NJ. d., Antonio G.
Fidance. Michael Gallo and Joseph
D'Amico.
All of the speakers gave high
praise to the Italians of Wilmington
and especially TO Father Cosnelly
who spent many years in Rome get
( ting his education. Father Connolly
[ told of the high ideals of the Italian
race and also spoke of the bravery OF
! CHRISTOPHER Columbus and his crew
= in passing through the hardships and
dangers is discovering the New
] World.
Father Connelly's address made an
impression upon those who heard
| him and gave food for much thought
City Solicitor Hastings also made
an address which began in a humor-
our vein but ended with solid facts
Senator Miller also made an inter-
esting talk.
At each plate in the banquet room
were an American and Italian flag In
the form of a badge
Several patriotic Italian songs were
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music.
Celebration at Turn Hall.
At the close of the large street pa
rade there was. a reception at Turn
Hall in which addresses We're made
by Mayor Howell. Representative Al.
fred B. Moore, DR.. Peter A. NJ Ro'
WITH. Leonard E. Wales, Senator
Thomas NJ. Monaghan. The struggles
and tribulatiOns of Columbus in dis
covering America we're gone into II
detail and it was expressed by th'
speakers that the Delawareans were
glad that there had been a Columbus
and were proud to take part in thu
celebration in honor Of his achieve
ments.
A forcible speaker, although hi
talk was in Italian. was Dr. Antonio
Fidance, Of Providence. r. l., sol
! of Nicholas Fidance of this city. Hi
address closed the afternoons cele
Z bration.
Parade n Success.
In the parade marching societies
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