New Britain herald., 1922-09-13

nlght was promoted to be sergeant in the police department, at meet ing of the police board that lasted until after midnight. It was not until eight ballots were taken that Flynn was made the unamious choice of the commission
 Flynn recently passed the civil serv- Ice examination with general aver referred to by Commissioner Thomas F. Jackson, in nominating Flynn, and ehampioning him several times dur ing the evening.
 Dunn for O'Mara.
 Chairman David l.. Dunn nominated Policeman Patrick O'Mara, calling attention to his splendid record as a member of the special vice squad de- tail. Chairman Dunn spoke of the fine manner that o'Mara did the often unpleasant duties thrust upon him, and despite the character of the work. he did nothing to cause a re- fection either upon himself or the department.
 Parker for Massey.
 Commissioner Edwin A. Parker nominated Policeman Michael Mas sey, calling attention to the many times, when there was shortage in the ranks of sergeant, he was de- tailed to do street duty as ser geant, and to the capable manner in which he carried out this work.
 Commissioner William F. Lange, in seconding the nomination of Massey, said that he believed that priority should be given some consideration, as in the case of Massey. Mir. Lange said that elevating young men just because they manage to have a few points the better of older men in the ranks for promotion, Is not in his opinion for the best results. Soon older men will not have much to look forward to in the department in the matter of promotion, he said.
 The commission expressed regret that 1t was not within It's power to name Traffic Supervisor Clarence Lanpher to the position. The or dinance states that promotions shall be made from an eligible list after
  pher did not take the examination. Commissioner Jackson spoke on this matter before the balloting com menced. He said that Lanpher had no doubt acquainted himself In thorough manner with laws pertain irg to traffic and that 1t was regret table that he did not take the exam ination. The commissioners concur red that had he taken the examina- ton. he would have been the choice.
 Commissioner Parker asked If there is any necessity at this particular time to elect a sergeant. Chairman Dunn said that the sentiment or the board at a previous meeting was 1a- vorable to the naming of new ser geant, and it was with this in mind that the civil service board was asked to hold an examination to secure a list of eligibles. Commissioner Park CT asked of Chief Hart if 1t was Tn keeping with his policy to make shifts in the sergeants from time to time Ii he wanted a new man elevated at this time. The head of the depart ment answered in the affirmative. Chief Hart said that the new man to be named would not necessarily be designated as a day sergeant.
 New Work for Lanpher
 Chairman Dunn said that with the naming of 8 new sergeant there will be no need of appointing new pa trolman. He said that the increase ill the sergeant ranks will make 1t possible for the day sergeant to fol- low out the duties now cared for by Traffic Supervisor Lanpher, and he will be detailed to other work in con- nection with traffic.
 List of Eligibles.
 Clerk McGrail then read off the list of eligibles for promotion to ser geant as follows: Michael J. Flynn, mental average 100, physical aver age 9S, general average s9; Patrick O'Mara, mental average 100; physical average 95, general average 97la; Michael Massey, mental average 95; physical average 90, general average 92a; Patrick McAvay, mental aver age 96 physical average 90, general average 93 Peter McEvoy, mental average ss, physical average 90, gen. eral average 921a; John Stadler, men, tai average Ss, physical average 90, mental average 95, physical average 91, general average 93; William Hayes, mental average S5 physical l average S5, general average S5.
 Chairman Dunn said that it was a good idea to have more than one man acquainted with duties of a sergeant. l The chairman asked Chief Hart if Lanpher would be continued on traf- fic duty, and the chief said he would. | The head of the department said that at the time the examinations were taken. Lanpher said he did not care to try for a promotoni through the civil service.
 Commissioner Parker said he would like to see Lanpher take an examina- ton for sergeancy. He then asked Chief Hart if the promotion of a pa- trolman to sergeant will he of assist ance in new plans in the department, | and the chief said it would. Com missioner Jackson said that this be- ing the case. he would not want to stand in the way, and he moved that the appointment of a sergeant pro- ceed.
 Prolonged Balloting. |
 After each commissioner had | spoken of his candidate. there being | only three mentioned Flynn. Massey and O'Mara, a ballot was taken, The | result showed Massey 2, Flynn and | O'Mara 1 apiece. As three votes were necessary for choice, another ballot was ordered, The same re- suits In all ballots showed until five l