The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-23
Polish National Day
 Fittingly Observed
Solemn High Mass, Colorful Parade Precede Exercises
 at Settlers Village Mayor Pays Tribute

An all day program marked the observance in Waterbury Satur- day of Polish Day. The program opened with big parade in the morning, followed by dedication oi the Polish house at Settlers Vil- lage, a reception at the Elton in the early evening and a ball at the Lakewood Park dance pavilion lat CT in the evening.
 The local Polish societies were hosts to hundreds of out of city Polish organizations. The parade in the morning was an outstanding colorful demonstration.
 The program in the morning opened with a mass at St. Stanis- laus Kostka church. About 1000 members of local Polish societies and delegations from out of town marched in the parade which start ed at East Farm street and pro- ceeded through principal streets to Settlers Village.
 Spirit of Connecticut"
 Judge Stanley Traveski of New Britain gave the principal address in the absence of Consul General Roman Kwiecien from Poland who was unable to attend. Speaking to an audience of close to 5000, Judge Traceski said Polish Immigrants have always maintained high re- spect for the United States Con- stitution, especially of its doctrine of fairness to the people. He said the Polish people are characterized by marks of leadership and men, tioned some who have achieved fame in literature, science, politics and education. He mentioned Gen. erals Kosciuszko and Pulaski who by their assistance in the Ameri- can Revolution, paved the way for the Polish immigrants who Knock ed at our doors."
 Judge Traceski pointed out that Settlers Village and the exposition was an example of the spirit of Connecticut residents in working for the common good and said that a bond of friendship exists be- tween Poland and the United States whihc never has been broken and which becomes stronger as the years go by.
 Mayor Frank Hayes recalled his friendship with M. Julius Brzezin- ski, first Polish settler in Water bury, in whose memory the Polish house at the Village was dedicated. Mayor Hayes said he will partici- pate with Connecticut Polish Amer jeans next Tuesday when he will lead a delegation to the welcom- ing exercises for the new 14,000 ton Polish liner. Pilsudski upon It's arrival at New York on her maiden trip.
 Speakers
 Other speakers were: Marcel Ulatowski, chairman of the, gen. eral arrangements committee; Thomas P. Kelly, president of Settlers Village Corp; William M. Harris, manager of the Village; Mrs. c. A. Forrestal of Brooklyn. N. Y.,. daughter of M. Julius Brzezinski and Alexander Kosa- kowski. Invocation and benedic- ton were pronounced by Rev. Francis Ouch. John Sterling was master of ceremonies.
 "Krakowie," Polish dance was executed by the Krakowski danc- ing troupe of Stamford, the mem- bers of which were attired in typical Polish costumes. The EZRA band, under the baton of Cosmo vendetti, presented several Polish melodies and the Polish Holy Name fife, bugle and drum band of Stamford entertained with several patriotic airs. it4,
 Mrs. Hary Splettstosher sang several vocal selections. A baton twirling exhibition was given by Heronim Bobinski, leader of the Stamford band. s
 Guests of Honor
 Guests at the reception were Judge Traceski, Mayor Hayes. Rev. Father Duch., John Schultz. Miss Irene Wolyks and J. Wojik, of Boston; and Mrs. A. c. Torres tai of Brooklyn, N. Y. Marcel Ula- towski was toastmaster. The re- ception committee was composed iE4N fssNl t