The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
M..YO2 WILSON l)35IRzS ln0R:: IMP P..JvEMI.:..I0 in His Annual 1Eessage He Urges liany Measures to AEeet Increased Needs. ALDERMAN IIcAfANJS
 E1.AE5 OF COUNCIL, Gifts Galore Are SIlou cred on New Corners to Alder
 manic Body.

In the midst of evergreen and floral decorations Mayor Clifford B. Wilson last night for he ninth time since he has been mayor of Bridgeport deliv- cred his annual address in the Com mon Council cha1aber
 Last night marked the first meet Ing of the newly elected council and the election of president was in or der. Alderman Edward J. NTcNIarus was elected as has been predicted in The Tines ever since election day. Alderman Ford was chosen minority leader
 While | was the organization meet ing Of the council il was flower night and gif,s and flowers wero showered on the aldermen.
 Besides the floral gifts received by the mayor and the aldermen other gifts included the following:
 Ehonograph to Mayor Wilson from his friends in the Fifth district.
 Diamond star 10 Alderman Thomas J. ConnoT from his friends in the Sixth district
 Purse Of gold pieces and an FIk's pin to Alderman John J. Lyons from h-s friends in the Fourth district
 Gold watch to Alderman Louis T hochiss from his friends n the Ninth district
 Gold watch to Alderman Thomas 2IeCormack from his friends in the Eighth district
 Office desk, chair and silver service to Alderman Paul Fila from his friends in the Seventh district.
 Rocking chair to Alderman James J. Stone from his friends in the Sec ond district.
 Diamond and ruby ring and Elk's watch charm 10 Alderman 4. Arthur Brown of the Tw .fth district. togetehr with toupee from the members of the 'Muzzy' O'Leary debating society
 The Mayors message follows:
 10 the Honorable Common Council of the City of Bridgeport:
 Gentlemen-Th ph<sicaI f7aveIon- ment of our city should be carried on during the coming year. Adequate school houses to meet the increased needs of our city should be provided as quickly as possible. The continual ton of street paving and sewer con- struction is absOIu ely necessary to preserve the sanitary and health olIl. condition of our city. I recommend that the construction of a sewage dis posal plant for the East Side be start ed as soon as possible so that our harbOr and contiguous waters may be clarthed and kept sweet. I recom- mend also that the Park Department develop Steep eepIechase Island as rapidly as possible into an amusen ent park, and that some means of transporta- iOn from the mainland to the island be provided.
 sincerely hope that the Board of \ sg-,,, , it's way clear to appropriate money for the purpose Of standar1izing our sidewalks, beginning in the center of the city. I believe these should be of concrete construction, and when properly laid it will give better satis- faction than any other type of walk
 The Plaza has greatly relieved con- gestiOn on Main street and will afford even greater relief when properly paved. I believe that this space can be used in the early morning as a public market place. In.smuch as the number of people passing through this Plaza will ever increase, I recon- mend the construction of two com i fort stations at this point.
 All the city departments and boards are functiOning On a higher plane of efficiency than ever before in the his tory of the city. The Recreation i Commission Is of recent development and has rendered splendid service to our citizens, old and young. Facili- 1 ties for wholesome enjoyment and | pleasure not thought of a few years ago, have been provided. This all 1 tends to greater contentment and a | stronger unity among the people of 1 our city.
 The sport which was made most 1 prominent in the war activities was l boxing. I believe there should be a 1 boxing commission which should have 1 the power to lay down such rules and ] regulations for the supervision of such contests as our state law permits. 1 recommend the passage of an ordi- nance resolution or authorizing the mayor to appoint such a commission 1 with such power as aforesaid. This i sport is enjoyed by a great many | people when properly arranged and i supervised and the general public | should be safeguarded against i'm 1 posters and contests which are fixed '' It has come to my attention a num- | Der of times that there is great need | of an assistant building inspector who is a competent and experienced cleo trician. A great fire hazard is occa- | stoned by improper installation of l wiring and fixtures. I deem this very | important as 8 fire prevention meas ! ure and recommend the drafting, of
 an ordinance creating the office of an
 assistant building inspector who shall be a competent and experienced cleo | trician.
 l I recommend, as have on num- II Der of occasions, that the triangle
 bounded by Catherine street, Main
 street and Washington avenue, be
 condemned and made a public square. I recommend the tearing down of
 the old East Washington avenue
 bridge and the construction of new
 bridge at this point. Bonds were is l sued for th.S new structure some time
 ago but owing to the large advance in
 building materials it will take more money than is now on hand. Rather l.ln a NnG hnn hand tSe11n