The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-07
New Era In Municipal
 Government Ushered Tn
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 The meeting was rapped to order
 with the silver mounted gavel present.
 ed to the mayor recently by the com mittee which arragned for the meet
 ing of the Great Sun Council of the i Improved Order of Red Men.
 Alderman Dennic E. O'Neill of the
 Sixth district who is serving his sixth year in the council was elected to the
 presidency of the council. The friends
 have the new president make speech | but he modestiy evaded the speech
 making and did his talking in connec-
 ton with legislation.
 | Alderman w. E. Primrose was the
 Republican candidate and received the | full party vote the Mayor breaking
 the tie in favor of the Depocratic nominee.
 surprised when Rev. Dr. Montgomery
 formerly pastor of Olivet church and | a member of Wowompon tribe of Red
 Men appeared on the floor of the coun- ell chamber The fact that the
 celrgymen who is now connectedSwifh
 a big New York church was in the
 city was unknown to the mayor.
 The clergyman was introduced as
 Chief Whitehorse. Dr. Montgomery
 said that six years ago it was his r-ivilsVe to have Dresented a chair
 for the tribe to Mayor Buckingham
 who was then beginning his second V term as city clerk- The cndlr,i ne
 said, was generally regarded as a
 sign and symbol of greater things to follow. He said further in part: "Siv years have passed and you have made good. As a reward for your good and
 kindliness. the city of Bridgeport has
 placed you in the mayors chair It
 Is now my privilege to present to you II this lemonade bowl. It is a little ex- I precision of sentiment and think I speak for more than the members of l frfh II f0 f1 dress you as the great sachem would speak for those who know you as a
 red man. "I think speak for the
 multitude who know you as Eddie
 know your purpose4 hose who believe | in, you and have the confidence that
 your administration VIII stand for
 ability and integrity.' The mayor responded modestly.
 thanking pr. Montgomery for his
 kind words and said that he; would
 guarantee to carry out the duty of the office to the best of his ability -E Attorney Henry E. Shannon speak
 ing for friends of City Clerk Stephen F. Boucher occupied the floor for sew eral minutes. He said in part: "Mr. Boucher. at this your initial appear ance as city clerk your many friends
 wished me to speak a few words to show the effection and esteem they hold for you in the success that has. come to you. Your success should be an inspiration to the young men of this city who have lacked opportunity In early life. By your industry and your honest efforts your example shows the splendid opportunities that are open to any young men in this great and glorious country of ours. As token of their esteem I desire to pre- sent to you this gold watch and chafn which is from your personal friends"
 IE response MT. Boucher said that 1t was peasing to hear such kind'y -F-ra &< he allusion to his industry as he felt that he owed his success to hts friends. He concluded by saying there were no words in the English language where by he could express his feelings. Attorney c. s. Garfield was then given the privilege of the floor to ad- dress Assistant Clerk Gill Mature has been very generous to you" said he. "She has endowed you with those qualities that have enabled you to gather a wide circle of friends who grea tIy admire and appreciate y~u- Brt you have one other quality very dear to the American people: you can draw the. sword in honorable battle and when the contest Is over, you can sheath it in defeat. and extend the right hand of fellowship to your suc- cessful adversary and extend hearty congratulations.
 'In your case is seen the fallacy of the saying that public service of the rieht sort is not appreciated In recognition of your unfailing courtesy and desire to obilge, and accommodate. 1t gives me great plea sure in behalf of many personal friends to present these testimonials of their rerard and esteem for you. A gold watch, which will not only record the flight of time. but for that matter you will never grow old-but which we trust will be a constant reminder of those pleasant times: a charm, indicative of your buoyant temperament: pen which history tells us is mightier than the sword: this cane. representing your friends upon whom you can rely for unswerving loyalty and support and also this basket of flowers, the fra Rrance of which may pass away. un- like the sentiments that actuate it's presentation
 The speaker congratulated Mir. Gill on his possessing to an extraordinary degree kindness and cheerfulness and concluded with declaring he was born to wear diamonds" at the same time presenting him with a beautiful d'a- mond stud The recipient could scarcely reply. managing to say he realized the sentiments that accompan- that no act of his would cause his friends to think any the less of him as years progressed.
 Thomas F. Cleary. the Democratic candidate for page from the 11th dis trict was elected over John J. Hines the Republican page for the past year. Both received 12 votes and the mayor broke the tie for MT. Cleary.
 Alderman Zink of the Twelfth dis trict presented a resolution which was adopted calling upon the Ordinance committee to call public hearing upon the question of dividing the 10th voting district into two districts The resolution was adopted.
 Upon a resolution offered by Alder ! man P II. Brady the director of pub lie works was given power to act in | the matter of giving Carl Jablonski | the right to move a small building 10 l X 20 feet from Broad and Atlantic | streets to 245 Wheeler avenue. g Alderman Garry Paddock introduced | a resolution to have Freeman street | graded its entire length.
 Bonds for various amounts were ap- | proved by the Finance committee for | city officials as follows: John M. Don, | nelly collector. S40.000; Thomas F. | Reilly assistant collector. s20.0o0i City | Clerk Stephen F. Boucher, s1.000; City | Sheriffs Falafus. Beckj. Cunningham. | and Brown. s5,000 each; Town Clerk I