Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-27
RECEIVE THE PRIZE FLAG
MEMBERS OF FOURTH PRECINCT
HAVE EMBLEM OF VICTORY.
Winners of Recent Police Efficiency
Test Participate in Ceremony.
Commissioner Vests Address.

District Commissioners mcfarland and
West and Maj. Richard Sylvester SUI
perintendent of police, were at the fourth
precinct police station this morning at
1880 O'Clock, the occasion of the visit be-
ing to present to Capt. Mulhall and the
members of his command the flag they
won in connection with the recent annual
inspection. The old building was dec
GRATED from top to bottom with flags of
all kinds, and on tables in the squad room
the members of the command had spread
cake and cigars. Even the cellroom was
brightly decorated. Many residents OF the
southwest section of the city Inspected
the building this morning, some OF them
partaking of the hospitality of the men,
beers of the prize precinct.
Capt Mulhall, promptly at 1870 CLOCK,
led the members of his command from
the station to the street, and had them
stand in line. Capt. Schneider of the
Georgetown precinct appeared with the
flag. ready to surrender it TO the sue
ccssful competitor. His precinct held it
last year. The prize trophy is the gift
of former Commissioner Wight.
Bestowal of Commentator.
The Commissioners and Mai Sylvester
took position on the curb on the north
winning squad approached. Commissioner
West was introduced by Mai. Sylvester,
the Introductory remarks of the latter
containing words of praise for what had
been accomplished by Capt. Mulhall, one
of the oldest and most faithful members
of the department, and those who are
performing duty under him. Maj. Syl-
VCster paid a glowing tribute to the win
ners of the trophy, telling them he real
lied That the old building was a handi-
cap to them in their effort TO capture the
flag. ~
And" he said. because of your up
hill struggle your victory is all the more
commendable.'
Capt. Mulhall was commended by the
superintendent of police for the active
10 so high standard of efficiency, and
Commissioner West. who was by no
means stranger to the older officers,
vas introduced.
Commissioner Vests Address.
'"The victory which the officers and men
of this precinct have achieved in winning
this flag as the result of the annual in
spection is especially commendable be-
Cause it represents a triumph over ad-
verse circumstances" Commissioner West
said. This station house is one of the
Oldest buildings in the service, and the
perfection which this flag represents could
NOT nave been secured except through the
exercise of great care, attention and in
dustry. as well as a large degree of Der
sonal pride and ambition on your part
IL Is. therefore, with especial pleasure
mat present to you this evidence of your
excellent work.
Let me take this occasion also 70 nv
press to you, and through you to all the
officers and members of the force. the an
probation which ! am sure the citizens of
this District feel toward the police force.
"a Of S.l,
proud. No appointment is made until the
applicant has passed a physical and men
tai examination. and no officer is retained
VINO does not deserve to wear the uni
form. On the other hand, every officer
who does his duty and who strives TO
maintain the high standard of the force
Will find the authorities ready to uphold
him. and not only is his position sure
but he is certain 10 have his merits recog-
nized.
Example for Emulation.
Under these favorable conditions, with
the officers and men on the one hand en-
deavornS to do their duty honestly and
faithfully, and with the authorities and
the public ready to appreciate good work,
there is every reason to believe that the
force Will in the future, as in the past
reflect credit upon the National capital
and present an example for the emulation
of all other cities in the country
Capt. MulhalI accepted the flag and
turned it over to Policeman Cowne, one
pf the older m mbers of his command
oSe then responded to the remarks made
~ Commissioner West and Maj. Sylves-
TN thanking Them, and assuring them
TIM the members of his command heart
lily appreciate what had been said. He
assurfd them that his men will continue
10 us1ke an effort to maintain the high
STANDARD attained.