The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-28
Society Hears Talk
 On Catholic Action
Al Smiths Stand as Layman Landed By Democrat
 City Editor-Flays Unworthy Politicians
BROOKLYN NEWS


 Catholic action from the year 1892 to the present day era of the legion of decency and social jus tice was outlined by William T. Harrington. city editor of the Wa terbury Democrat, in speaking be- fore more than one hundred mem bers of St Patrick's Holy Name society at their initial fall meeting at the Lyceum last night. The speaker told of the trials of Corne- Illus Donnelly, first Catholic resi- dent of Waterbury who resided on the present corner of West Main and Crane streets and 102 years later the Catholic population of Waterbury increased more than 60 per cent.
 MT Harrington told Of the ad- vancement of the Catholic church and of Catholic groups and indi- viduals. He lauded the growth of the Hartford diocese, indicating the number of paroch;al schools and other institutions now in ex- istence. The speaker reminded his audience that Catholic individuals are making great strides toward success and expressed the hope that all are worthy of the support given them. Our leaders whom we select should be men of good character and without price ticket around their necks, he as- serted. He told of the politicians who failed in the past because they sought for their own welfare only. In speaking of the more worthy type. he mentioned Al Smith, former governor of New York state as the most outstanding Catholic layman in the United States. He praised the former can- didate for president for his stand as a layman and said that Wall street and all its money could not buy him.
 Tn speaking of Connecticut Catholics who have been success full and recognized as leaders he Joseph M, Tone, Joseph Lawlor, liam H. Hackett, tax commissioner. Michael A. Connor, chairman of the motor vehicle department, and Frank $. Bergin, chairman of the state liquor commission. Until the tune JOHH n. lEuhUuii "uS chosen governor no Catholic ap- pointments to the superior court were made. Governor Trumbuil made the first appointment in fa- vor of a Waterbury man, Judge Frank McAvoy.F
 Fitzpatrick Speaks
 Ray Fitzpatrick, radio editor and news brOadcaster, related Sev- eral incidents that occur in radio life and told of incidents that have happened in the sporting world that interested the gathering.
 Entertainment Pleases
 That the hand is quicker than the eye was proven by William Elliot, magician. Mir Elliot ap- peared with apparatus and work ing tools to exhibit skill that is seldom seen off the big time cir cult. Joseph Lezotte, popular baritone sang several selections. The program was followed by re- treatments.
 Meeting Held
 Michael Kitchen presided over a meeting of the society earlier in the evening. Plans were discussed TUT tAc lOt htdtiOl OA tt AOA y O tournament. The first games will be played Thursday evening at the Lyceum. The committee chosen to take charge of the play includes Edward Loftus, William Dwyer, Henry McGrath, Cyril Dunphy and Frank Hardy. Thomas Garvey and Francis Fitzgerald were appointed captains of the teams that will visit other churches during the season.
 Peter F'itzHenry spoke in the interest of the fall festival to take place next Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, stating the men should attend and encourage the spirit that has always prevailed at St Patricks. He reminded the group that the Holy Name society will be in charge on the opening night and asked for the co-opera- tion of all. Rev Eugene F. Cryne, pastor. appeared and also spoke relative to the festival and told the society they had a spir- itual obligation to fulfill as mem bers of the Holy Name society. He said the principal object of the so- ciety was spiritual and that socisl l activities followed. He compli- mented the group on the spirit dis- played on visiting other parishes and having the visit returned whenever there was something that warranted public support. Father Cryne asked the society to make the Lyceum their recreation cen. ter, indicating the renovation and redecorating of the building. He said the bowling alleys would soon be ready for use. Father Cryne also told the society he Will folio v their actions In the league which will open at St Joseph's alleys Monday night.
 Communion sunday Notes
 SC Patrick'n Holy Name society. Members will assemble in church hapement at 7sbO o'clock and form procession Into the church. at' tending mass at . o'clock.
 st Joseph'H Holy Name noeiei 7. Members will meet nt tho old school at' e,bo and march Into ihs