New Britain herald., 1930-09-25
5S2 BID G0DSPEED ID FIR. B0JN0WSKI
 AT HUGE BANQUET
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years ago was Ouc ol A1ohS ships.
 T recall when it was necessary for me to remain in church until to 3 o'clock in the morning hearing confessions,' he said. Sev- eral times I slept in church for the purpose of being punctual for the o'clock mass celebrated for people who could not attend masses later in the morning"
 Before the conclusion of his fare we'll address, Rev. Father Bojnowski urged that the obligations to former soldiers, both Polish and American, who have lost not only their money but health, would be remembered. He asked that during his absence the members of the parish live in harmony and continue their work as in former years.
 Honorary Banquet Guests
 The honorary guests at the ban uuet were Mayor George A. Quigley. Paul K. Rogers, president of the City National bank; William H. Judd, cashier of the New Britain National bank; Harry c. Jackson, past commander of Eddy-Glover post, American Legion; Attorney P. F. McDonough, Dr. V. s. Michalow- ski, Rev. Alexander Kowalczyk, ad- ministrator of the parish; Dr. Wal ter Blogoslawski, John c. Loomis, president of the Commercial Trust Co.,; Judge B. F. Gaffney, Rev. Stan islaus Musiel of Hartford, Dr. B. l.. Smykowski of Bridgeport. Assistant States Attorney Donald Gaffney, Mrs. Wladyslawa Ouch, Alexander Bentz, former Mayor Angelo M. Paonessa, Professor Stanislaw Maria De Torosiewicz, MT. and Mrs. Stan ley F. Arszylowicz, Mir. and Mrs. Paul Nurczyk, Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Zapatka and B. Dull.
 The clergymen in attendance were Rev. A. Tanski of Southington, Rev. Wladyslaw Nowakowski of Wallingford, Rev. G. Stojczeszczuk of Suffield, Rev. A. Rzesa of Chic opee Falls, Rev. T. Kotowski of Bristol, Rev. P. Bartlewski of stam- ford, Rev. P. Kaczmarczyk of Ter ryville, Rev. Walter J. Lyddy Of St. Mray's church, Rev. Thomas F. La den, pastor of the Church of St. John the Evangelist; Rev. Edward V. Grikis, pastor of St. Andrews church; Rev. z. Storonicki of Rock vile, Rev. S. A. Grohol. pastor of All Saints church; Rev. John Tar anowicz of this city, Rev. M. Sol tisuk of Middletown, Rev. John Ceppa of Meriden, Rev. John Petrus, chaplain of the Polish orphanage; Rev. Joseph P. David of the Sacred Heart church. Rev. Matthew J.. Traynor, pastor of St. Mary's church. Rev. J. T. Connor of St. Mary's church and Rev. A. srodka of Ram sey, N. J.
 Among the other guests were President E. N. Stanley of the Sav- ings Bank of New Britain, Noah Lucas, treasurer of the bank; w. l.. Hatch, George H. Dyson, M. J. Ken ney, Postmaster H. E. Erwin, Ma for F. H. Johnson, Martin Kelly, Assessor F. M. Zimmerman and Michael Hayes.
 Children's Speeches Bring Tears
 Tears flowed freely when orphans and a pupil of the Sacred Heart school made declamations in which they expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the pastor who IS preparing them to meet the difficult ties in life. Rev. Father Bojnowski was overcome with emotion on hearing their words.
 Stanley F. Arszylowicz, toastmas- ter. spoke of the accomplishments of Rev. Father Bojnowski, whose 35 years of untiring work will be put in the hands of Rev. Alexander Kowalczyk, curate of the church for the past Ii years, to carry on the progress of the parish in his ab- sence. "Only a man of great en- ergy could start such a vast build ing program and carry on the work of the parish so successfully" he said.
 Tribute By Mayor Quigley
 Mayor Quigley spoke at length of Rev. Father Bojnowski as a leader in the Polish community, referring to him as one of the institutions of New Britain.
 T cannot express to you in words how I feel regarding the departure of Rev. Father Bojnowski," he said. We hope that his absence will be brief and that he may safely return from his perilous journey to con- tinue his duties, which have here tofore been mastered by his ener- getic spirit.
 His great work in this city as an individual has merged into an insti- tuition and Rev. Father Bojnowski is no longer an individual but one of the institutions in New Britain.
 His numerous monuments in and tireless efforts, reflect his char acter. He built the orphanage, home for the aged, a church and schools which today represent a mil lion dollar building program and none maintained for any selfish pur- pose. My words cannot express the regard with which he is held in New Britain.
 Rev. Father Bojnowski told mo he was 63 years old. He is not 63 years old, but 63 years young and when he gets we'll advanced in age he can look back to see what he has done for our city,"
 Rev. Father Kowalczyk, who will be temporary pastor in his absence, stated that Rev. Father Bojnowski will be missed greatly, not only by members of the parish but by the entire city. He gave him his bless ings wishing him Godspeed and a safe return to this city.
 7, Alexander Bentz, president of Cthe general committee, delivered a eulogy in honor of the departing