New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
SANTAPAYS VISIT
 ID POLISH ORPHANS
K. Of (. and Catholic Women
 Provide Christmas Tree

Children of the Polish orphanaG". ranging from two to 1$ years in az, forgot their troubles yesterday aft- crnoon as they took part in their greatest entertainment of tn" yea" the annual Christmas parjE-at the orphanugc on BurrjJt street.
 About I@n. save one little '2 months old girl who was fast aslcro in the nursery. their caretakcrs anI Children of Mary of the immaculaj" Conception ot the Sacred Heart church. attended. Daly Council, Knights Of Columbus and CalhoH" Womens organizations sponsored the party which was one ot tha most successful and enjoyable events since the founding of the orphanag= by Rev. Lucyan Bojnowsli. pastor of the Sacred Heart church..
 X large Christmas tree, laden with toys, candles and decorations made the youngsters eyes pop out several large boxes containing pack ages wrapped in red and green pa per, however. attracted the oldc. inmates and still another group ap- pearcd to be interested in q larg box which contained bags filled win fruits and candy.
 Santa Claus acted as master of ceremonies and he began the party by questioning the orphans. His appearance caused those seated ir the front rows to point and stare at him until several Of the youngsters joined in a chorus You are St. Nicholas Even the little ones made attempts to answer the series of questions santa Claus asked.
 The entire group Of adults and children joined in the opening solec- tion. At the conclusion of the open ing selection three girls about 10 years of age recited Welcome, St. Nicholas"
 Two girl ,loluista offered the next selection. "petronel's March which the nuns taught them 10 play "Christmas Bells" was sung by the entire group of orphans
 Children Dance
 cOrnet solo "Oh Come All Ye Faithful' was played by John An dronik, who takes an important part in the orphans band. He also re- ceived his instructions from the nuns and many of the guests mar yelled at his music. One of the most impressive incidents of the en- tertainment was the Tots Dance in which It orphans about nine years old were directed and led by two others who had hardly reached their third birthdays. The dance re sembled that or the Colonial days, and the guests rose and looked on in astonishment at the performers. On the completion of the dance one Of the leaders broke into tears be- cause she said that she made an error and Santa Claus looked on.
 "Christmas Wish" was a poem re cited by all the orphans, in which they thanked their friends and benc- factors for making such a beautiful entertainment in their honor and mostly for making their dreams come true.' A group sang 70 Happy Morning" 10 the tune of the piano.
 santa Distributes Toys
 The most exciting moment Of the party had arrived as Santa Claus prepared to distribute the toys As all received toys and a bag Of fruit they thanked the sponsors Of the party. santa warned them not to open them until Christmas day but they did not heed his warnings for IS soon as they resumed their places Zeppelins. horns, airplanes. dolls, and various other toys Were seen. The smaller orphans required tho help Of the nuns to carry their toys away as they were given playthinGs that their little arms could not en- circle
 Robert Doyle. grand knight of Daly council. who was called on to address the orphans. said if was a great pleasure to b" in an organiza- ton which brought happiness 10 un- fortunateS and assured them that they would receive more toys next Christmas.
 Fred c. Russell oue Of tI.~ lead CTS who made the affair q Succcss, extended a check for a substantial amount to the mother superior from the Knights of Columbus and Couu- cil of Women. He praised the nuns of the order who have sacrificed their lives 10 thn york ot the church and concludod by saying: "When return next year hope to see a great happy family as l dc today"
 Appreciation Expressed
 Stanley Jagielo made tho follow ing address:
 Dear, Kind BeHrfactors;
 At the approach Of Christina: season, the ssason Of profound uni Nersal rejoicing. allow me To reed 10 your memory. the words of ths Great Master. who said, 'Wha'socy" you do unto those little ones you l( unto Me How appropriate tl words Of our Lord seem al this a-1 son Of universal rcjoicng. What ; I"nign note of appeal they contain
 By your presence here today your respons" 10 the call Of mere, Ia most evident and hearty
 Those who are bereft Of par.n tal care, through your kindness ah generosity. aro not disappointed. To day. with the good santa Claus !ou are a dispenser of 'smshin and happiness 10 those who ar, I,s fortunate. and who otherwise wouH hare been doomed 10 djsappoln' ment.
 q ta6~ this opportunity and ; behalf oG the sisters and orphan 10 oXpr, ss our most siuc"rc th@G 10 the dear ladics O. the council q Catholic Women and 10 inc honor able members of the Knights Of Co umbus. w. are deeply -rateG and annrneiuL. NoMr r-mnMuruMc.