New Britain herald., 1929-05-17
Geai Tribute Paid Judge Tracesli
 At Testimonial Banquet at Burriitt
Prominent Officials Praise Him and Call His Suc-
 cess in Life We'll De-
 served.


 government officials, professional men and people who knew him and grew up with him since childhood joined in great tribute to Judge Stanley J. Traceski at testimonial banquet held in honor of his eleva- ton to the bench at the Burritt hotel last night,
 Included among the 200 persons who occupied every portion of avail able space in the main dining room and in an auxiliary room which had to be opened to accommodate the crowd, were prominent citizens from every section of Connecticut and other states.
 Attorney Monkiewicz TOastmaster
 Attorney B. J. Monkiewicz was toastmaster. Those who spoke were: Judge Benjamin w. Alling. Senator Ernest w. Christ. Judge Bernard F. Gaffney, Judge Morris D. Saxe. for mer Alderman William H. Judd. Professor Stefen Mierzwa of Colum- bia University, T. H. Grabowski of Gary. Ind. who is staying with Mir. and Mrs. Anthony Cieszynski of this city. and Judge Traceski.
 Opening the speaking program. Attorney Monkiewicz called the at- tention of the gathering to the fact that it was the first time the Polish people got together to celebrate the appointment of one of their own to the bench. He expressed the opinion that it was compliment to the city. state and New England to have a man of Judge Traceski's caliber as judge.
 Judge B. w. filling spoke of the long hours Judge Traceski had spent in study, declaring he had burned the midnight oil on many occasions. .,|
 T congratulate the, city that it had a man like Stanley on the bench and I believe it will be a stepping stone to a higher place I know he will reach.' Judge AIling said in conclusion. He received his start in Judge filings office.
 Has Many Good Characteristics
 Senator Christ in explaining the legislatures move In appointing Jpdge Traceski said: "We believed he was a brilliant lawyer with a fine family background and had enough experience to temper justice with mercy'.'
 Judge Gaaney's Address
 Judge Gaffney gave an impressive address which stressed many points in Judge Traceski's climb up the ladder of succesa. He said it was an honor and source of joy to praise Judge Tracesiki.
 When the sun rose some 30 odd years ago in a little home over in the eastern section of this city there was . crying child who did not ap- pear to be any different than the average child" he said. He told what the sun would see in that same person today. Judge Traceski, who has received honors for his achieve ments.
 He continued by saying: "Some are born great, some achieve great ness and others have greatness thrust upon them" He said Judge Traceski was numbered among the second named class.
 Judge Gaffney recalled the days whSn Stanley yTraceski, the boy, at. tended the old East street school. He learned the rudiments of knowl- edge and laid the foundation for later success, the judge added.
 Tt is something other than the office. 1t is something besides the honor. 1t is the respect he has brought upon himself, his parents. his creed, his race. the city. and state" the speaker declared.
 Judge Gaffney added that a per- son must have one characteristic if he is to succeed. He must have heart. He said he knew Judge Traceski many years during which he has always been known to lead a clean fife and had respected and honored his parents.
 Judge Gaffney predicted that the Polish people. who have done so much to build up this city. it's prcs- ent size will be honored further by Judge Traceski. His manliness and manhood will be the measure of his greatness in the future" Judge Gaffney said in conclusion.
 Praised by Judge Sake
 Judge Morris D. Sake declared the previous speakers did not exaggerate when they spoke highly of Judge Traceski. He said he was pleased when he heard of the appointment of man who would and could show fine spirit of cooperation. MT. Judd spoke briefly of his asso citations with the judge and thel ' Judge Traceski was called upon. Owes Success to Friends
 Judge Traceski said he was over- whelmed by the tributes and found it difficult to express appreciation and thanks. Judge Traceski said it was the occasion of the crowning 4 period Of happiness which was , brought in to him by his friends.
 The speaker told of his youth when he was struggling to receive ; an education. He recalled times when he was given financial assist ance from loyal friends.
 They put me on my feet and started me up the ladder" he said He expressed pleasure that they are still with him. He said he appTe- ciated this friendship and support anc hoped that the confidence in hIm vas not misplaced.
 In conclusion he thanked the i, gathering from the bottom of my heart for this splendid testimonial '
 Lauded By Polish Speakers
 The last two speakers Professor Mierzwa and T. H. Grabowsk who is banker and attorney in Gary Indiana, spoke in the Polish lan- guage. Both pointed to Judge Traceski as an outStanding examnIa