New Britain herald., 1926-01-23
BANQUET RENDERED. PRIVATE OF POLAND
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l ask him not to forget our city and to remember us In his prayers"
 Judge Gaffncy Lauds Guest

say what he would like to say In the brief time allotted 10 him. Ho enumerated several great figures in religious history of the world who had given their lives for their God and said he never expected to have the sublime privilege Of being in such close contact with one who had suffered tho sentence Of death and imprisonment for his religious principles.
 T say this with the greatest rev erence--it is more like dream" Judge Gaffney declared. What a momentous hour 1t Is. to be In the presence of this man, who was willing 10 die for his faith.
 Two outstanding figures remain from tho World war--Cardinal Mer- cier Of Belgium and our reverend guest here tonight. They represent the great moral forces of the earth, and l want to tell you that moral forces will conquer every time. Moral forces are the only ones that count. Archbishop Cieplak represent the spirit of patriotism, religion, God and manhood. He is a noble prototype Of tho faith which fol- lows the Master of Gethsemane, even 10 Calvary If necessary, We should all feel complimented at being in his presence. He will carry back to Europe O picture Of the great works Of Father Bojnowski in thls city---a picture which he will never forget.
 Tt Is men like Father Bojnowski In this city and his grace in other lands who have brought Poland out Of the tomb and placed her on 6 throne. She is now in the fedora ton of man, great nation among great nations. The spirit that ani- mates these men represents the spirit which redeemed Poland from slavery. It is tho spirit which will be a barrier against the communis- tio and degenerate government Of Russia.
 "We say to Poland 'Esto per petua.'"
 The next speaker was a man who was in the same prison with Arch bishop Cieplak. He is Mieczysaw Juriewicz. 6 former count and man Of wealth. He Is now living in this city He spoke in Polish and ex- pressed his appreciation of being again in the presence of his grace.
 Charles F. Smith
 One of the most popular men with the Polish residents of New Britain is Charles F. Smith, chairman of the board of directors of Landers Trary !G Clark. Mir. Smith personal ly headed the recent campaign dur ing which funds were raised for the construction of the home for tho aged, an institution connected witf the Sacred He1rt parish. His briei remarks were listened 10 with grea' attention.
 T voice the feelings of all present when I express our appreciation oi the great honor which you havf conferred on our city by coming here" said MT. Smith, addressing Archbishop Cieplnk. We congrat' ulate you on your escape from prisoI and death. We congratulate you or rour visit 10 the Polish people o' New Britain, where they have mad' their mark. Their record Is no duplicated elsewhere, In coming tt this city you find your countrymei surrounded by works of religion buildings erected through the sacri fee and energy Of the Polish people the best interests of New Britain We congratulate you on your retur to Poland and the place that cour try has taken as a bulwark againf that country which is the terror ( civilization and all we hold dear" Rev. LuCyan Bojnowski Father Bojnowski, who followe NIT. Smith on the program. beame as he rose and gazed over the gatt ering.
 T feel very happy at your pres nnce," he said, 'becauso by bcin here you show your recognition ( what Archbishop Cieplak has don for his country and God. You als show your recognition Of what tn Polish people in this city have ac complished. They have worked nc only for themselves but for thi country. The first Polish imn grants were very poor, but by hor csty and application they have raise themselves in tho community.
 When our beloved country aske for help tho Polish people took thei , money out of the bank and bougt Liberty bonds We also sent ou youth to tho front 10 dcford th princir,cs of literty. Over 1000 wer , from this city,
 T can say that when Archh'sho . ciHplalt camn To this city and sa' what his countrvmen have done h said he wns proud of his national itv
 "T am very happy "a meet s i many rromIrort men and 10 exprc' i my nnnrcCiation for tho way | ! which they have always come 10 m l nT
 : "ArchhIshop Cicnlak came to th' |. country no' onlv to visit the Polls nrrsidcrt bNt also 10 see the rrrs \ dent and 10 thank America for a 1 it has done for tho Poles. 1T in | government Of the United States ha - sa'