PREFACE
 

The author finds it impossible to list here by name all
who have helped him in the preparation of this book.
Such a list would be too long. There are several how¬
ever to whom he is especially indebted. These are Sal-
vatore F. La Corte, Elizabeth, N. J., Professor Paul J.
Salvatore, Stevens Institute of Technology, F. R. Serri,
Francis Salzano and Anthony J. Armore, President of
the Italian Intercollegiate Association. The last three
named have given the manuscript the benefit of their
searching criticism.

The author is grateful to the Rev. Fenili and F. P.
Buonora' for valuable information regarding the dis¬
tribution of the Italian population of Brooklyn. Mrs.
Deferrari-Weygandt, Principal of the Italian School,
conducted the experiment described on page 36, after
the author joined the army. The author wishes to ex¬
press here his deep thanks to the many officers and mem¬
bers alike who have so generously contributed to his
information concerning both the organization and ac¬
tivities of their respective clubs herein described.