The Sun.
London, England, 1851-05-10 00:00:00

THE MASTER OF THE ROLLS.

Yesterday being the Grand Day of the Term, the bencheri
and barristers of Gray's Inn assembled in their ancient an
venerable hall, to present a congratulatory address to ra.
John Rotuilly, upon his elevation to the office of Master _h
0'
the Rolls.
John Romilly entered the hall of the society,.
upon the
Shortly after six o'clock, the appointed dinaneeeruhrflopu;nlrdir
by the other benchers, and took up
w.
by read
dais. After a short and eloquent address from '
Rogers, of the Chancery bar, the following d
Gircuit, and
by Mr. Henry Griffith, of the Northern
Gentleman pre-
sented:—
"Sir,— to the Right Hon. and Learned, his positriool...
w.
upon your recent promotion
our most sincere congratulationsthe Rolls. We hail with a
to the high office of Master of
We, the Barristers of Gray's Intl, beg to offer you
when we reflect upon the great name
this triuute of re-
pittKar—a name which is known, not
double pleasure this auspicious opportunity ef paying you
which you so worthily
rd the purest philihthropy. 'We es-
fshr.oughout the world, as identified with
teem it a peculiar
i , triotbisumt
satisfaction that we are members of the
tohnelyloifni.Eesntgplaan4.
same inn of court of which you are, and your illustrious
father was so great an ornament, and to which fresh lustre
has been added by the distinguished judicial rank you have
attained atter having enjoyed the proud distinction of filling
successively the high offices of Solicitor and Attorney-Gene-
ral to her Majesty. We also beg to express to you our great
gratideation that your appointment will not deprive us of the
happiness of frequently meeting you in this our ancient ha,
where on all occasions you have observed that urbanity to-
wards its members which has won for you their deep admi-
ration and regard. In conclusion, we hope that you may
long be spared to administer your responsible duties, and we
entreat you to accept our warmest wishes for your health
and happiness."
This address was signed by upwards of 100 practising bar-
risters, members of the society.
Sir J. ROMILLY replied in these terms:--Gentlemen—At
any time, and on any occasion, such an address as this would
give me very high satisfaction ; but that value is augmented!
to the greatest possible extent when I consider that it is pre._
sensed to me by such a body of gentlemen as those whrokl.:
see around me on the present occasion, when I recollect
we are all bound together by one common tie, in being T. jes
bers of this society, and that it is presented 0
ancient and venerable hall. Gentlemen, whenwho then
this Society as a student, out of the twelve)
udlgasted to the
presided in Westminster-hall, five had been eand they were
bench selected from among our members, to testify
wont to attend on such occasions as the
nPrwhich they had
their respect and esteem for the society
nitlernen, since that
received their education. Althougb,ige
n these honours, yet
Itfirm entered
time, we have somewhat declineacitood a high reputation
this 'society has always maintained knowledge of its
'nob' slight degree, to the
for the deep and
pr 0
psbhi accurateeyr e
members, ino
the study of the law of
is to me a matter of the
satisfaction that I have, in
rpeeaclulpiarurpaetrtteyn.tionGepnatidierneesnt
very deepest and "rot unsuccessfully to walk in the steps
your opinion, striven? auso_and that, by doing so, I have
APPisthis„.ou.cr. ancient society. I anticipate
of my father—(
newthose re
intercourse but while Idu so, I look oppor-
tunitiesfor-
of social
confidence to the prospect of seeing many
andudneyd
futures some
occasionslustre co
on
,011
la
we
may
wit,henctlemen who surround me, while pursuing
amongst You ' lk, and paths of our noble profession.
ithe ward also
time earning distinction for yourselves
- bedding lustre on this society. And I may sAY.
and s
that, so far as depends upon myself (and I
gentlemen,
hope that I may not too fondly look forward to such an event),
tvhaerioussam
awe
whether 1 may or may not live to see it, I trust I shallbenrost
be the last of my name to be enrolled among the
and to possess the esteem and approbation, of thir
ineerely.
Once more, gentlemen, I beg to thank you moat touching
*touching
and in the most heartfelt manner, for the kind and
proof which you have given me of your approebi"
nrolouged to
The usual festivities of the Grand Day we s
a late hour. members,

in ROYAL NAVAL ScnooL.—The anniversary dinner
s institution are carried out, took place yesterday atths
support of. the funds by which the benevolent objects of
this
B. Cochrane, K.C.8., presided, supported by the Farl of
London Tavern,_ Bishopsgate-street; Vice Admiral Sir T.
\Vaidgrave, Admiral Sir C. Ditale,olll3, and Admiral Falco
,
&c. The musical arrangements were under the managerneot
of Mr. Genge, and were very satisfactory. The usual loyal
chairman
and national toasts having been drunk with the honours, the'
proposed, ~ pr,,sperity to the Royal Naval School,"
robs advocated the claims it pos-
and in an appropriate add ‘
aessed to the support of tbe company and of the public. The
rt observations, which were
appeal uas responded to by a liberal contribution. , .3.dmiral
Bowles then addre-sed some sb"
i well received by his auditors. The Earl of WaLegrave pro-
Posed " Success to the Trinity-house," which was drunk with
the honours. Several other toasts were then propeni)., sad
1 at half-psst ten o'clock the cowpsoy brae up.