Quinn has passed. In the decade or so of his incumbency he has became almost a tradition. But traditions have a ruthless way of disappearing amid the torch lights of the innovator, and the ex-Mayor, who tried so hard to hitch Harvard to his band-wagon, will be present only on the tire covers of a few autos until they also reach the discarded stage. Thus, as Cambridge becomes industrialized, does good fellowship give way to efficiency.

But in New York color, world-wide as well as local, has won the day over intelligence. It proves the truth of Professor Roger's advice to have two pair of pants, for on his haberdashery almost alone has Mayor Walker ridden to fame and fortune. In Boston haberdashery failed to assist a candidate for in the reign of mud that preceded the election few presses could endure. So Curley is in the saddle again. It may be hoped he will not break the camel's back.