New Britain herald., 1928-11-12
LAUD SACRIFICES
 0F POLISH HEROES
Martyrs to Freedom Praised at
 Holy Gross Parish Meeting

A high tribute was paid to the heroes of bygone days in a quad ruple commemoration program held last night by the Polish people at the Y. M. T. A X B. hall under the auspices of the Holy Cross Dramatic circle in cooperation with the bazaar committee, when a crowd estimated at 1.500 listened to number of speakers eulogizing great heroes who gave their lives for Poland and other countries.
 M. Zielinski of Holyoke paid . glowing tribute to the men of the Polish revolution of 1881 and 1863. who, unsuccessful as they were, gave impetus to the Polish people and kept their hearts fresh with hope that some day their enemy-ridden country would be free for them to enjoy the blessings of liberty. The speaker dwelled chiefly on the vain attempts of the Poles of bygone years to free their country of foreign oppression.
 In short but effective words, Prosecuting Attorney Joseph G. Woods recalled the days of the American revolution and the Ma poleonic wars, when thousands of Poles, although without a country. gave their lives for the preservation of liberty and freedom among other nations, with special mention or the heroes of Saratoga and Savan- nah-kosciusko and Pulaski. the latter giving his life in defense of the southern fortress. He also paid tribute to those thousands of Poles who, during the late world war. voluntarily gave up their homes and families. and joined the American forces to fight for a common cause, which resulted in the resurrection of Poland.
 Attorney B. J. Monkiewicz briefly outlined Americas part in the World war through whose efforts the creation of a new Poland was largely due. He said that the hopes of Washington and Jefferson, two great friends of kosciusko, were realized when the Polish people with the aid of American interven- tion, became once more a free ma ton. The sacrifices of kosciusko and Pulaski and their compatriots in taking active part in the Ameri- can revolution became justified with the American governments insis- tence upon free Poland-in pay ment of patriotic debt, the speak CT said.
 In reviewing the activities of Po- land during the past 10 years, Dr. Roman Lekston stated that despite deplorable conditions of the country following a period of devastation and ruin caused by the war. the Po- fish people managed to make fast strides in rebuilding and rehabili- tating their country. Although handicapped they managed to come out of the ruins with surprising re- suits, so that today the country is on normal basis and continuing to make progress. despite competi- ton from older countries.
 The meeting was presided over by Rev. stephen Bartkowski, pastor of the Holy Cross parish, which cele- brated yesterday the first anniver- sary of its existence as a member of the Hartford diocese. In this re- spect r. Rogala, one of the prime figures in the movement for the creation of a new parish and trustee of the church, made short address in which he paid tribute to the pastor and his assistant, Rev. Cictor Piaskowski as well as the people for the excellent cooperation shown in building up and maintain ing spirit in the new parish.
 The program was interspersed with patriotic songs and recitations