New Britain herald., 1930-12-22
K. of C. and C. D. of A. Make Boys and Girls Happy With Christmas Tree Festivities - Tots Stare in Wonder.

Joy and happiness reigned yes- terday when 101 orphans were pre- sented with gifts they had wished for by members of Daly Council, Knights of Columbus, Court Columbia, and Catholic Daughters of America, at the annual party at the Polish orphan age at Burritt street.
 A group of orphans, about two to four years of age, occupied the front seats and stared in amazement at Santa Claus, master of ceremonies.
 One tot, in his anxiety, climbed from his chair darted towards the Christmas tree in front of which Santa was seated, and remained there during the program of enter tainment given by the orphans, wait ing patiently for his bag of toys.
 Tots Receive Gifts
 When the big moment arrived and Santa began to announce thelr names in turn a silence came over the guests, mostly members of the organizations which sponsored the party, when three year old orphan SlO" " CdIlt lol VI oi U NiiSl1 ii4t' 4te-'i-~ was called, with tears in his eyes he sobbed a thank you" and slowly returned to his seat under the burden of toys.
 Another orphan, darted towards Santa Claus and after receiving his toys and candy remained standing several yards away from the dis tributor and kept glancing alternate ly at the guests and the tree. He stayed there for full minute, either being unable to walk because Of the weight of the toys or because he had forgotten where his seat was.
 The program was opened by Santa Claus when he called for chorus of "Three Cheers for Santa" by the or phans. Miss Helen kowalczyk as- sisted at the piano. "Greetings," a recitation by two boys and two girls about ten years of age, was well re- ceived.
 A chorus of "Silent Night" as a special request of Santa Claus, fol- lowed after which short playlet "A Christmas Lesson" was presented by two boys and two girls. Each Of the orphans held letter spelling LOVE and when the first two re- versed their cards it spelled GIVE, which was the theme of the presen- tation.
 After a chorus of "The Best Birth day" by the orphans six tots about three years of age sang "The 'Mousie's Mistake" one of the most impressive parts of tho program, which was manifested by the loud applause, A pantomime Peace On Earth" and a song Constant Christmas" by the girls was warmly received by the audience.
 Boy Expresses Gratitude
 At the conclusion of the distribu ton of gifts Stanislaus Jagiello eX- pressed the appreciation of the chil. dren in the following words:
 Dear Generous Benefactors:
 "God never loved us in SO sweet
 way before,
 Iris He alone Who can such bless
 ing send,
 And when Ills love WOulQ ne" eA-
 pression find
 He brought you to us and said:
 Behold! Your Friends
 Ut is with hearts filled with joy and happiness that we again vel come you as we are about to cele- brated the birth of the Babe of Bethlehem.
 We know from the past that it would be impossible for us to ex- press in words the gratitude our hearts feel towards you. What can We say that will do justice to you for all this pleasure and happiness on this glorious day of days? IL is only because of your wonderful CO., operation and continued generosity that we, who are bereft of parental love and care. are not forgotten by the dear, good Santa Claus, but are made happy by being the recipients of these many beautiful and useful gifts.