New Britain herald., 1922-06-14

men. A design was exhibited 10 th' board, costing s20 each. Chief Rawl | ings said that five of these would bt necessary. Commissioner Jackson spoke of plan of getting one or trial, but Chairman Dunn said that ht did not consider it q good idea tt have only one. It was voted to have the chief investigate further In thu matter and ascertain if more suitable umbrellas which will meet the re. quirements cannot be obtained.
 More About Traffic.
 Chairman Dunn brought up the matter of having traffic man sta toned at the Y. Nj. C. A. corner, ex- plaining that there has been some de- mand for such protection for some time. Chief Rawlings said that there was no need Of a permanent man al this location, although he would ad- init that a man could be used to ad- vantage on the spot during the rush hours of the day, and on Saturday evenings.
 There was considerable discussion over the congestion caused by the lIldilICI III WJlCIl GIlc LIcllty tdl SlOl at this spot to load and unload pas sengers. Commissioner Jackson said that the Connecticut company should be asked to use the aisle of safety for this purpose. and thereby help in avoiding the congestion. Commission CT Parker spoke of having the lights turned on by the traffic men earlier at night, explaining that some times it Is very hard to see just what signals are being given. Chief Rawlings said he believed all traffic men at night should wear white gloves. The mat ter of the traffic man at the Y. M c. A, corner was left to a sub-com- mittee, consisting of the chairman and clerk, to take the matter up with the railroad committee of the com mon council, who in turn would wait on the Connecticut company officials and try to secure a better method of arranging the distribution of pas sengers at this spot.
 Anent An Ambulance
 Chairman Dunn spoke of the mat ter of purchasing a new ambulance. He explained that he had talked the matter over with E. H. Cooper Of the New Britain General hospital. T1e latter said that the hospital people have taken no definite action in re- gard to the matter as yet. It has been suggested that the hospital pur- chase an ambulance. for day service. and that the police Furnish a car and man it at night, for emergency work. Commissioners Jackson and Parker opposed this plan, but on more detin- ite information from the chairman, it was decided that the board will CO., operate with the hospital authorities in this matter.
 A Boost For Beatty.
 A request was received from Alex ander Beatty, mechanic at the muni- cipal garage, that he be granted an increase in salary from $40 to $50 a week. He appeared before the board and explained that he is now working longer hours than previously and that he is agreeable to working nights and Sundays when called upon. Commis- sioner Jackson asked Beatty if he did all the repair work on the city cars. Beatty said there was some work that had to be done outside. Commis- sioner Parker spoke of the need of an electric hand drill. and Beatty said that it would be beneficial. He also said that a press would prove it's worth in the garage. The mechanic was instructed to get prices on the hand drill and press at once. The board voted favorably on the in crease in wages, to become effective on July 1.
 Bills Are Approved.
 The monthly bills totalling $9S9.43 were read and approved.
 No New Sergeant Yet.
 The board deferred action on nam ing new street sergeant who would work days and who would have the control of the traffic squad under his