New Britain herald., 1926-01-23
BANQUET TENDERED
 PRIVATE OF POLAND
Archbishop Cieplak Guest Of
 Honor at Reception
CIIY'S LEADERS PRESENT

Bolsheyik Prison With World Fa- nous Cnurchman Among Speak crs-Father Bojnowsld Eulogizcd.
 His Grace, Archbishop Jan Cie- plak of Wilma, Poland. returned to New York. en route to his native country. today. taking with him fondest reCollections of New Britain. where everything possible was done yesterday to make his visit here pleasant. After day of intense activity. during which he was es- corted into the city by 2,500 admir- CTS, celebrated a pontifical mass at the Sacred Heart church, and visited public and parochial institutions, the closing scene was laid at the Polish orphanage where he was teneder a reception and banquet last night. Gathered around the festive board in his honor were many of New Brit aims leading clergymen, manufac- turers, professional men and busi- ness men, all bent on honoring this i International figure who escaped l death at the hands of the Russian bolsheyiki.
 During the banquet those who were present marveled at the per sonality and charm of this church dignitary who had crossed the wastes countrymon in the United States and to learn first hand of their progress and rise to q place of influence in tho life Of the nation. Benign dignity was in every feature. Garbed in his red hat and flowing red cape, he was q figure which few in attendance vii ever forget.
 A delightful surprise was his ad. dress in tho English language. Witt perfect cnunciation, he read from ; paper short speech which he haC prepared in which he thanked tn, people of New Britain for the homo and courtesies which had been ex tended 10 him throughout the day
 Wins Hearts of Guests
 Prior to the banquet the guest were introduced to His Grace, wh, gave each a firm grasp of the ham and smile which won their heart immediately. The Catholics presen as each was introduced. knelt an, kissed his ring. The asscmblage the adjourned to the banquet hall wher q delicious dinner. prepared by tn sisters station at the orphanage, wa , eaten. It was served by young wonl en members of the Sacred Hear l church choir garhed in the Polls native costume of bright color Music was furnished by the chi ] drrn's orchestra connected with tn orphanuge.
 Postprandial Exercises Dr. Roman F. Lekston was toas' l master at the exercises which fo : lowed the banquet. He pointed q the fact that New Britain was tn ' only city in Connecticut to enjo | such q prolonged visit from the di' u tinguishcd churchman. He toucl 2 ed on Archbishop Cieplak's exper > enCes in a Russian prison and r,
 ferred to the influence which Il United States had extended in beha \ of his liberation. He introduce | Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa as the be
 mayor of New Britain and a trl ] friend of the Poles.
 / This is one of the most momer
 tous occasions in my life" May Paoncssa responded. "I know th
 Father Bojnowski feels the san
 way about it. This is a great eve
 for the city of New Britain. It W
 a wonderful sight this morning
 see the hundreds of women, childr,
 and men stand patiently in waitil
 for the guest of the day to arri'
 It impressed me deeply.
 Father Bojnowski is really [
 one we should congratulate on l
 success in bringing Archbishop Ci
 plak to this city. We consider it
 singular honor"
 At this point Mayor Paonessa I
 cited achievements of Father Bt
 nowski during his residence in N
 Britain. Continuing. he said:
 wish again in behalf Of the city
 New Britain to extend the welcoI
 of the city 10 Archbishop Ciepls
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