Evening journal., 1922-09-26
SAY farewell
TO DIR. VACCARO
Italian Ciizens Honor Eel
low Countryman Who
Leaves Wilmington
BADGE AND MEDAL
ARE PRESENTED

Patriotic, humanitarian and con-
structive achievements that have
marked his residence in shis city
since the early days OF the World
War. we're noted by speakers at q
farewell banquet and reception ten
dered DR.. Leopold Vaccaro. Cheva-
Tier Of the Crown Of Italy, in the du-
Barry room OF the Hotel dupont,
last night. His removal from this
city to Philadel phia, was spoken of
as a distinct loss 10 Wilmington and
a gain 10 Philadelphia, by Professor
Felice Reale. editor of L'opinlone
Italian daily newspaper OF Philsdel-
phia.
Prominent citizens and represen-
tstives of the Italian societies OF
this city, Chester and Philadelphia
extolled the record made in war and
peace by DR.. Vaccaro.
The speakers dwelt on Or.
Vaccaro's fruitful efforts to widen
the scope of activity of his fellow
Italians here and his eagerness to
serve them and the citizens OF the
entire city. His untiring work dur
ing the trying days OF -he influenza
epidemic, the valuable research
work made for the dupont Company
while in South America. his large
share in the success OF the Italian
and American war loan drives, came
in for a large share Of commenda-
tion.
The work OF the physician that
resulted in nearly a quarter of
a million dollars in subscrip-
tions by Wnmingtonians for the
italian war loan drive. placing this
city IN first place among communi-
ties Of its size throughout the coun-
try, which effort resulted IN his be-
ing signally honored by King Victor
Emmanuel, was praised by the
speakers.
Ernest di Sabitino. chairman OF
the committee which arranged the
function. was POSTMASTER. and spoke
Of the esteem in which DR.. Vaocaro
Is held by the business and profess
sional men OF italian extraction in
Wilmington. A notable feature OF
the banquet was the fact that local
Italian business firms and men rep
resenting more than a half million
dollars were present to join In the
tribute 10 their noted fellow citizen.
Professor Reaie spoke OF DR..
vaccaro's qualities OF Leadership.
I'm the trying days of the
war, when our native and adopt
ed countries faced a common foe.
DR.. Vaccaro sensed the need OF the
hour and supplied in a large meas
ure that high type Of leadership and
counsel that aided so largely in
bringing about the victorious con-
ciusion OF the hostilities," Professor
Reaie said.
The service given by Dr. Vac
raro to Tx italian cause in
Fiume. when the settlement Of the
occupation Of that territory was be- I
fore the foreign relations committee !
OF the United states Senate, was also /
warmly commended by Professor |
Reale who stated that "Dr. Vaccaro !
had won the support Of the commit |
tee TO the Italian position In the dis
pute by his masterful presentation !
OF italian claims 10 the territory" /
DR.. Joseph Albanse. OF Chester.
spoke OF the professional side of Dr.
vaccsro's activities and referred to
his contribution to scientific research
during his stay in South America
with the engineering department Of
the dupont Company.
Charles c. Keeley. local attorney.
spoke OF DR.. vaccaro from the
point Of view OF his fellow-citizens.
Mr. Keeiey said that Wilmingtonians
had come to regard DIR. Vaccsro
as a trusted friend and knew that In
any call for aid and sympathy they
could count on his ready response.
A pleasant surprise was given
DR.. vaccaro when Giuseppe Aprile,
president OF the Society Siracusa,