The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18

Connecticut, MT. Hurley said: I'm very proud that the people of the state have chosen me as their first Catholic chief executive, but I have never regarded people as Catholics, Jews or Protestants, and I hope that I'm big enough to be governor of all the people, regardless of their religious beliefs"
 Governor r-elect Hurley was well comed to Waterbury by Mayor Scully in brief address. Later the incom- ing chief executive was gwen two travelling bags, and similar gifts were given Mrs. Hurley. The presentations were made by William Wallace, pres ident of the Progressive Democratic association, and Miss Julia Smith, chairman of the entertainment com- mittee for the dinner.
 Senator Culhane described the dinner as "a momentous occasion and said that the large turnout gave him great personal qualification. ' He referred to MT. Hurley as "our glorious visitor" and paid tribute to the men and women who had as- sisted him on the arrangements committee.
 Ovation for Mulville
 One of the biggest ovations of tht night came when Senator Culhane mentioned the name of Joseph F Mulville, former town chairman, who served as chairman of the reception committee. Senator Culhane him. self was given a rousing reception as he entered the main dining room with the distinguished guests.
 The toaStmaster, Dr. John D. Freney, was introduced by Senator Culhane. The opening prayer was offered by Rev. Francis Murphy, as- sistant pastor of the church of SS Peter and Paul, substituting for Rev. Francis M. O'Shea, who was prevent ed from attending by illness. Y State Chairman John T. McCar- they, addressing his remarks to the guests and ''all the Democrats" de- clared that almost all the construc- tive work in the campaign was done by Bob Hurley" He expressed the thanks of the state committee for the heavy vote given Democratic candidates in this city.
 Homer s. Cummings, former attor- ney general of the United States, re- called campaigns of earlier days, saying that '.once in Connecticut we Democrats were able to win cam- paign debates but not elections, but now we're winning not only the de- bates but the elections, too"
 Minor differences sometimes un- fortunately divide us,"' said MT. Cum mings. but they can and should be adjusted in the interests of a greater party and greater nation. Our party. the party of such great men as Jefferson, Jackson, Wilson and Roosevelt, is too great for minor dif- ferences."
 Courage Manifested
 Miss Mary Coughlin, Democratic national committeewoman, declared that the nomination and election of Robert A. Hurley was a great in- stance of courage on the part of the Democratic party of Connecticut, " referring to the fact that MT. Hurley is member of the Catholic church.
 Rev. E. Dent Lackey of Thomp- sonville, in a f1ercely dramatic speech, described the governor-elect as "a Connecticut Roosevelt" and de- clared that "as a Methodist minister I share with you the joy of the elec- tion of Connecticut,S first Roman Catholic governor" He predicted that MT. Hurley would go far in na- tional politics.
 Other speakers were Lieut.. -Gov.- : elect Odell Shepard, Secretary of State-elect Mrs. Chase Going Wood house, State Treasurer-elsct. Dr Frank Anastasio, Leigh Dannenberg publisher of the Bridgeport Herald, Controller elect John M. Dove.
 Seated at the head table, in addi- tion to those already listed, were High Sheriff and Mrs. J. Edward Slayin, Freddy Hall, Secretary and Mrs. J. Walter Darley of the state central committee, Senate Clerk designate John J. Fitzpatrick, State Senator Samuel Ma,kan, Mrs. George Corcoran, Treasurer and Mrs. Will liam J. Farley of the state central committee. MT. and Mrs. George Burke, and Deputy Motor Vehicle Commissioner Prank w. Hogan.
 The entertainment program fea- tured songs by Joseph Lezotte and music by a string orchestra.
 Mayors Speech
 Following is the text of Mayor Vincent 4. Scully's address of, well come at the testimonial dinner to Governor Elect Robert A. Hurley at The Elton last night:
 Mir. Toagtinaster, Father Mur- phy. Goyernor-eiect and Mrs. Hurley, distinguished guests and ladies and gentlemen:
 During the course of the pres ent year I have learned that one