The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
BOUQUETS FOR
 LAvERY AND A HANDSOME CAVEL
Alderman Brady Succeeds by Unanimous Vote of Council as President of Council

It is now President Patrick IT. Brady of the Board of Aldermen. The Eighth district representative was raised to that office last evening at the council session after Hugh J. Lavery resigned that position. Follow ing his resignation as president, AL derman Lavery also resigned as an alderman from the Tenth district. He has accepted the clerkship of the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages. His successor in the alder manic board will be Charles Dorsch of Maple street, who will probably be sworn in at the adjourned meeting to be held next Monday evening.
 When President Lavery's resignation was accepted Alderman Primrose, as the Republican leader handed the re- tiring president glowing tribute for his conduct of the office. Speaking for my colleague on this side of the house." said Alderman Primrose, i've regret very much that you have to resign your office. Our relations have been of the best. am but voicing the sentiments of the board when I say that though you are one of the young est members of the body, yet you have been looked upon as one of the bright est. You have appealed very strong ly to the older members because of the excellence of your judgment. To a up to you as one who could we'll guide us. As you have been a success in the office of president, so do we wish you the same success in your endea- vor in the profession which you strug- gled so earnestly to attain
 When the burst of applause which followed these remarks from Alder man Primrose had died away, Alder man Lavery expressed his thanks stat ing that such sentiments from older members appealed to young man. '"The beauty of the life of an alder man." said Alderman Lavery, lis that it opens up a new field of activity, constantly being made. The taste of public life I have received, I have enjoyed. Tn closing, Alderman Lavery stated that he trusted that his col- leagues would have the same regard for him in the future as they did at the present time.
 Alderman Paddock placed in nomin- ation the name of Patrick H. Brady, alderman from the Eighth as presi- dent. As there were no other names mentioned, the clerk was instructed to cast one ballot for Alderman Brady. Assistant Clerk Russell did so, and Clerk Boucher declared Alderman bIduy 0l6Cl0u pTGSlucHl ITSSIQ0Hl Brady sincerely thanked the members of the board for the new honor de- claring that he would conduct the of flee to the best of his ability.
 The first motion entertained by Pres- ident Brady was the motion of Alder man Paddock that the gavel used by the retiring president be enscribed and presented to that alderman. Alderman Lavery's resignation being anticipated the gavel had been enscribed before hand and was then presented to him.
 Alderman Lavery then sent in his resignation as a member of the Board of Aldermen. which resignation was accepted.
 Prior to the adjournment, President Brady announced that the annual out ing of the aldermen and the city off, ciaJs would be held at Forest Grove on Wednesday, Aug. g.
 Alderman Lavery will become clerk of the Board of Appraisal