New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-17
MayOr-Elect and P. S. c.
Head Side by Side
at Feast.
BOTH MEMBERS OF
SAME COUNCIL
Defeated Candidate for City Head
Tells Successful Rival All
Will Uphold Him.

John Purroy Mitchell, Mayor-elect, and
for Mayor, sat side by side last night at
dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria of Cor
rigan Council. 7O5, knights of Columbus.
1t was the first time the two candidates
had met since Election Day, and they
did everything In their power to show the
nine hundred diners that no hard feelings
existed between them.
Mr. Mccall was the POSTMASTER Mayor
Kline, who was to have replied to tho
toast, THE Mayor" was unable to be
present
Mr. Mccall introduced Mr.. Mitchell
without embarra he said, and
bespoke for him the heartiest kind Of
goodwill. The Mayor-elect was enthusi-
astically cheered as he rose to speak, AMI
the diners Joined in the song For He's
a Jolly Good Fellow" which the orches-
ira played.
my Friend, Judge Mccall"
II am brought under a real embarrass-
ment tonight" Mr.. Mitchell said. per
haps because ] have never found myself
in just such a situation before, and [
keenly appreciate the signal honor and
generous compliment you show me. Yet,
though I appreciate all this, I prefer q
regard this gathering tonight not as
personal tribute. but rather as promise
OF the support Of you all in unfolding the
hands of the next Mayor OF the city.
Other speakers have referred 10 the ab-
sence Of all politics in the considerations
Of your order. and nothing, ! am sure.
could better illustrate that fact than tho
presence at this table of my esteemed
friend, Judge Mccall, and myself.
I'VE were friends before the campaign
opened, and we will, | trust, be friends
for many years and through many other
campaigns I know from what he has
said here tonight that I will have his
hearty cooperation. and ! look forward 10
the next four years of working hand IN
hand with him. in his honored position
with the Public Service Commission. for
the betterment Of our city"
During the speaking an oil portrait.
painted by Helen Maher, OF Mayor-elect
Mitchell was unveiled above the speakers
table, and Or. Martin J. Dryer. on behalf
of the artist. presented il TO Mrs. James
Mitchell. mother of the Mayor-elect. who
occupied box with her daughter-in-law
near the dais. Some Of the speakers re-
ferred to Mrs. John Purroy Mitchell as
the first lady of the city. and hoped that
In time to come she might be "the first
lady Of the land" The mother and wife
OF the Mayor-elect were cheered as they
bowed their acknowledgment to the din
ers.
The guests at the honor table were es-
corted to the table by a delegation OF
uniformed knights.
Other Speakers.
The speakers were: Introductory. Will
tam +. O'Connell. Grand knight of the
order; "Our Order" the Rev. William NJ.
Dwyer New York State chaplain, knights
OF Columbus: New York and the Pam
anna Canal" John Barrett, director-gen-
eraI of the Pan-American Union; "Our
Chapter James a. Beha, chairman OF
the New York Chapter; Influence OF the
College in Civic Life" Professor Arthur
S J. Remy. of Columbia College, The
Member" William p. Larkin, past chair
man OF New York Chapter; Reminiscent
ces." the Rev. Joseph II. Smith. ;. j., and
"Our City" John Purroy Mitchell.
William +. OConnell. Grand knight OF
Corrigan Council, introducing Mr.. Nc
Call as POSTMASTER said CorriGan toun-
ell had been honored by having the two
candidates for the Mayoralty. John Pur-
roy Mitchell and Edward e. Mccall -
members.
Mr.. Mccall was received with cheers
when he was introduced.
Il know Of no greater honor than to
preside at a dinner at which our honored
guest is the man who has been selected
by the people as the man 20 hold their
government for the next four years said
Mr.. Mccall
81 wish TO say that the smoke Of battle
has cleared away and the arms are
stacked. All feeling of resentment mas
been swept aside, and we are here TO-
night with hands Joined together with
feeling OF sincerity TO wish godspeed to
the man who has by the mandate OF the
people been selected as their Mayor
And / want 10 say Mr.. Mitchell. that
| assure you Of my warmest support. AMI
know that all good citizens will join with
me in unfolding your hands, and are
with you heart and soul In the trials and
triumphs which will be yours, and know
that the forces l led will also do their
part in UNFOLDING your hands in support
OF the city we all love"
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