Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-18
POLES CELEBRATE
GRUNWALD VICTORY
Patriotic Exercises Commemo-
rating Historic National Event
Held at Temple Auditorium
LONG PROGRAM IS RENDERED
Speakers Urge Fellow Country
men to Live Up to the
American Standards

Poles and Lithuanians of Los An
geles and vicinity yesterday celebrated
with patriotic exercises the five hun
dredth anniversary of the victory of
King Ladislaus Jagiello over the
Teutonie knights of the Cross at Grun-
valid, with an elaborate program pre-
sented yesterday afternoon at the
Temple auditorium.
Preceding the meeting in the au-
ditorium solemn high mass was cell
ebrated at the Polish church on Isabel
street. at which Rev. j. w. Organ
isciak officiated.
The program for the afternoon ex-
ercises included twenty-three numbers,
and as the meeting was late in being
opened 1t was nearly 6 o'clock before
the enthusiastic audience left the
building.
The Rev. j. w. Organisciak, chair
man of the executive committee, made
the opening address, introducing w
j. Miller as the presiding officer of
the afternoon. The next number on
the program was the singing of "Rota"
by ST. Cecelia's choir. This number
was composed for the celebration by
Prof. A. Mallek.
Mayor Alexander was on the pro-
gram but was unable to be present.
Joseph Scott, president of the chamber
of commerce, spoke in behalf of that
body, congratulating the assemblage
on it's national spirit. He stated that
the chamber of commerce was proud
to have people true to their own ma
tional history and with love and de-
votion to freedom.
You should be proud" said Mr..
Scott, land it's up to you to perpetuate
the glories of the Polish nation, a
mighty wholesome thing to do"
Miss Mercedes Ciesielska sang a solo
and was received with hearty applause.
Mr.. Cylkowski made a lengthy ad-
dress in the Polish language and was
followed by duet by the little Misses
Helena and Wanda Miller.
Prof. Jaroslaw de Zielinski then
made an address in English, giving
the history of the event celebrated.
Following the address, Madame F.
Gutowska gave a recitation, the chorus
sang "Kalina" and Father Organ
isciak spoke in Polish. Polish Ma
tional Airs" were given by the chorus,
with orchestra accompaniment, and lit
tie Miss w. Janowicz gave a recita-
ton which was followed by an ad-
dress by F. J. Makowski. Following
a solo by Miss Ciesielska, Bishop Con-
atty was introduced, and made stir
ring address full Of patriotism which
was roundly cheered. The bishop
opened his address by saying that he
admired the spirit OF the program II
not it's length, and gave his congrat-
ulations to the audience for the event.
To-day you celebrate a great vic
tory" said the bishop. 81 admire your
spirit of nationality which makes US
all better Americans. I admire your
program so full of your own language,
for to forget your national language
is to forget the deeds of your fathers.
The government which rules over Po-
land seeks to stamp out that nation
ality. How? 1t endeavors to stop the
Polish language, but the Polish and
Lithuanian people will hold on and
some day will recognize their nation.
Il come from a race that has bat
tied longer. than your race for its ma
tionality and religion and I hope that
the sun of my life will not go down
until I see ireland independent. Po-
land and Ireland have been sisters in
the battle for nationality"
Following the bishops address the
Polish national hymn, Bose Cos
Polske," was sung.