Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-10
WIGHT FLAG
To FOURTH PRECINCT
Commissioner Johnston and
Maj. Sylvester Deliver Ad-
dresses at Ceremony.

Maj. Richard sylvester, superintendent
of police, addressed a gathering Of the
people or South Washington at st. DOM
mics Hall last night, the occasion being
the presentation of the John B. Wight
flag to the fourth precinct, Capt. George
H. Williams.
This is the Arst time in the thirty
years / have been connected with the
force" stated Maj. Sylvester. that the
citizens have met and done honor to those
who protect the lives and property OF the
community. 1t is therefore gratifying to
me to observe this pleasing cooperation
between the citizens and the police.
I'm the parlance Of my profession,
have been touched-touched Oy the large
attendance of ladies and gentlemen, by
the splendid music, the floral display and,
above ALL by the evidence of hearty CO.
oteration between the citizens and the
police"
Mai Sylvester said that policing was fast
becoming a profession. 1t can only be
made SO. however, under proper restric-
remuneration to persons who protect HE
and property. life tenure and adequate
pensions when old age comes on
Cooperation With Citizens.
1t is absolutely necessary, stated Maj.
Sylvester for the members Of the force
to have the hearty cooperation Of the
citizens, and the citizens should criticise
the officers.
Mai. Sylvester spoke of how the police
and the children of the city had become
close friends. and yet, he stated. most of
the complaints received at headquarters
ment Of children by the police. he said.
is certain to bring the officers closer to
the families and establish the hearty CO.
operation so much desired.
Commissioner Johnston made the pres.
entation speech. Capt. j. E. Mulhall OF
the fifth precinct. whose command held
the trophy last year, surrendered the flag.
He was spoken Of by Commissioners john
ston as a good loser. who is still In a po-
sition to make fight to regain the tro-
ply.
The Commissioner complimented the
members OF the fourth precinct for the
splendid showing they made at the In
spection.
Praise for Mr.. Stuart.
George w. Stuart was master of cere-
monies. 1t was due to his untiring efforts
that last nights gathering was made pos
sible. and he was highly complimented
by Commissioner Johnston and Maj. Syl-
vester for having arranged SO successful
an evening.
Rev. ]. r. Meagher pastor OF st. DOM
inic's Church, had many pleasant things
to say about South Washington, it's citi-
Gems and the police. He welcomed the
gathering to the parish hafl and said he,
wanted to warn Commissioner Johnston
that he would soon hear from the people
of the southwest section of the city.
There are many things the people of that
section want done, he said, but they will
not be unreasonable in their requests
Col. Burton r. Ross, who was men,
Der Of the committee of inspection, dis
cussed the work of the committee and
complimented the police for the excellent
showing they made. Capt. George H.
Williams accepted the flag from Commits
sioner Johnston, saying he hoped his
command would be able to retain II next
year.
Miss Carrie Sellers and w. S. Shelby
contributed to the entertainment program.
Refreshments were served by the COM
mittee of citizens, Of which Mr.. Stuart
was chairman.