The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-08

Mexican outrages against tho Catholic church have provoked no concerted action by the Catholics of the United States, but persecu- ton of the Jews by the Hitler regime of Germany few short months ago immediately produced In this country the opposition of every newspaper and every believer in religious freedom, said James William Fitzpatrick in a stirring address delivered at the testimonial banquet to Lieutenant-Governor Frank Hayes by the Georgetown Alumni Association of Connecticut at the Hotel Elton last night. | MT Fitzpatrick, guest of the Georgetown alumni, reused the 175 members present from all points in Connecticut with his clarion call to action. He stressed the fact that such bodies as that he was addressing compose the men who must take the leadership In fighting against persecution of their religion. MT Fitzpatrick, a graduate of Holy Cross, but an adopted son of Georgetown for the evening, was lauded on several oc- casions for his brilliant talk. Electorate Blamed
 Another vigorous talk was given by District Atty Samuel J. Foley of Bronx County, New York, who was not expected at the banquet until the last minute. In his characteristic dynamic fashion he pointed out that present day condi- tions in our government and in our | AatIx1 1lSrna VHA hn FoYa1x Ap d | duly-eleced officials, but the men then drop all interest in their con- duct of office.
 A most scholarly and dignified | Charles J. Lyons, S. J., former president of Georgetown and It's athletic director when Mayor Hayes was q student there. Father Lyons recalled incidents of his as- sociation with Mayor Hayes at Georgetown and paid tribute to the calibre of graduate that has issued from the Washington institution in its long years of training and teaching.
 Governor Hayes"
 Lieut-Gov Joseph Hurley O: Massachusetts revealed what the lieutenant-governo of Massa achu- setts might say to the lieutenant governor of Connecticut when the opportunity was afforded. The Massachusetts official proved an Interesting talller with splendid, resonant voice. He expressed the hope in closing that two years hence he might have tho privilege of returning to Waterbury to pay honor to q new governor of Con- necticut in the person of FraulS Hayes.
 The guest of honor, Lieut. Gov Hayes, spoke briefly at the con clusion of the evening. He thanked the many friends who had joined to pay such testimonial to him, also those who forwarded their good wishes. He paid glowing tribute to the Jesuit system of edu- cation, under which he had studied some 20 years ago.
 Numerous references were made throughout the evening by the speakers to the continued advance ment of Mayor Hayes up the poll tical ladder of fame. He was hailed as the next governor re- peatedly.
 Hayes for President
 In letter from q classmate of his, Alston Cockrell of Jackson Vile, Fla, the writer concluded by saying May the democrats show their intelligence and good Judgment by electing him governor. senator and president {.
 TcIcgrams
 Telegrams of regret at Inability to atetnd, but expressing notes of congratulation for Lieut-Gov Hayes were received from c. L, Spark man of Jacksonville, president of Georgetown Alumni association of Florida; District Attorney Martin Conboy of New York city; and ex- Governor William s, Flynn of Rhode Island.
 Letters were received and read during the course of the banquet by the toast master, Attorney Cas- sidy, from the following: Frank ]. Hogan of Washington, D. C., presl- dent of the National Georgetown Alumni Association, James A. Farrell of New York city, former president of the U. s. Steel Corp, Attorney George Rex Frye of De- troit, Alst0n Cockrell of Jackson. vile, Fla, classmate of Lieut. Governor Hayes: Joseph N. Shriver of Baltimore. Md, Harry A. Han nigan of New York city, who roomcd with Lieut-Gov Hayes In their last three years at college: the Rev Coleman Nevils, $. J., president of Georgetown univer. sity; and James b. Collilower of Washington, D. C., another class- mate of the honored guest. [.
 Entertainment was furnished by tho Three Melody Girls, Christine Calvin, Norma aandulli and Betty Reid, directed and accompanied by Jimmie Cunningham, also by Billy O'Brien, Waterbury's Irish tenor.
 Offitcrs Re-cIccted
 At the business session preceding the banquet the same officers wto served in the past year were re. turned to office. They include At. | torney John II. Cassidy, president; Frank Burke Of Hartford. vice. | president; Attorney Maurice T. Wrenn, secretary, and Judge !. Lambert Degnan of Southingtun, | treasurer.
 Among those present were:
 Edward Slavin. Rev Hugh P. ,arrig, Dr C. D. Dwyer, James IA. NAytlNl. T \