New Britain herald., 1923-12-13
Commander Of Polish Army Arrives In New Britain Early This Aft ernoon While Shop Whistles Greet Him
More Than 250 Expected to Attend Banquet at Elks Club at Which Church and
 State Will Be Represented

Gen. Jozef Haller, commander Of the Polish army, arrived in New Brit ain soon after o'clock this afternoon, his advent being announced by the blowing of factory whistles.
 From that hour until after sunset his program was crowded. He went to the city hall and was formally re- ceived by Mayor Paonessa. He was then taken to Hartford to meet Gov ernor Templeton and Mayor Kinsella of the Capital City.
 General Haller came up from Meri- den. where a reception was held in his honor this morning, by automo- bile. He was accompanied by Mayor H. F. King of Meriden and members of the local reception committed, the Meriden committee and members of his own party, including three Polish and two American officers.
 The Haller party was a little late in arriving. It had been planned to have the general here at 3 o'clock and for about an hour prior to his arrival crowds began to gather In front of the municipal building for a glimpse at the Polish notable. When the official car, hedeckcd in flags, ar- rived In front of the building, there was crowd of several hundred per- sons on hand.
 General lIaller was greeted by cheers and handshaliing as he passed through the two lines of spectators, many of whom were his eountrymen and some Of whom had fought in France under his leadership.
 In the mayors office. the war hero was introduced to Mayor A. M Pao- nessa, Representative E. W. Christ, Judge George w Klett Prosecutor Joseph c. Woods. Finance Commis- sioner A. N. Abbe, Robert c. Vance, Reys. Thomas ]. Laden. Henry w.. Maier. George W. C. Hill, ]. l.. Sul- livsn, William B. Ross, ex-senator Edward r. Hall. Judge T. W. Alling, Arthur W. upson, Judge E. r. Calf ncy. Judge John IT. kirlhnm. Att torney NJ. II. Camp and others.
 Several receptions arc to be tender cd Gen. IIsller both at the parochiai school and at tho Blks club. He will also be rendered a banquet this eve. ming.
 The banquet to General Iialler win bo held at tho Elks club at 9:30 o'clock with more than 250 Tn attend ancc including high officials of the church and state and many city off. | cials. Caterer William J. FaIIon has prepared the menu as follows:
 Fruit cocktail Queen olives saIted almonds |
 Native celery Tomato bisaue Ak croutons
 Lalla Rooke Punch Roast Vermont turkey with cranberry |
 jelly
 Creamed potatoes June peas
 Asparagus salad
 French dressing French ice cream Assorted cakes
 Coffee. Polish residents who are on the re- ception committee are as follows: Manager of reception. Rev. l.. Boj- nowski: Rev A. Kowalczyk. Dr. Leks- ton. Mir. Rev. A Tanski. Rev. w. Nowakowski, Dr. Tokarczyk, Antoni Gorzka. Andrew widlak, $. Arszylo- vicz. Mrs. kremska. Mrs Konefai, Mrs. olszewska. Mrs Kloskowska. Miss Anna Zembko, Miss A. Miynar- ska. Lukasz Kata. Julian Klejbuk, Jo- seph Kozikowslxi. S. Karpinski, P. Nurczyk, Adam zieziuiewicz. J. Niedz- wiecki, s. Borawski. A. Morys. K. Ku- kuc, J. Ebold, W. Domurat, B. Mysli- vice. F. Bczrudczyk. ]. Maciora.
 W. Flis. W. Lech, J. Kozlowski. J. Rutkowski, B. Rragiel, l.. Bojnowski. F. Kloskowski. $ Colon, A. Maclag. F. Sobieuski, P. l9ajewski. J. Karpiej, Dr. V. Chadziewt-z, J. Perzsnowski. P. Toczko, A. Nowsk, P. wrobei, J. Blejewski, B. Pierzan, s. Nicinslxi, A. Cieszynski, s. Dambrowski. Dr. ". c. c. Trojakowsk. l.. yomikowski. J. MaJka, L. Gorski, A. Barvfkowski. J. Labieniec, F. Tercyak. W. Karwoski. J. Kowalcyk, g. Stachowiak, A. syrocki, A. Benc. J. Gworek, J. Zulko, s. Zyjewska, H. Ludorf.