Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-25
IN MEMORY OF JUDGE SMITH.
The Superior Court aAdjourns on the
Opening of Court.

Opening of Court.
The superior court convened in banc
yesterday morning in department five
to take action regarding the death of ex-
Judge H. M. Smith. There was large
attendance of members of the bar.
Judge Van Dyke spoke as follows:
Brethren of the Bar and Members of this
Court:
We have assembled here in banc to
consider what may be proper under the
circumstances in reference to the death
of our former brother, Judge III. M.
Smith, who occupied a place on this
bench, as well as a distinguished posi-
tion among the members of the bar.
The matter is now before the meeting
for your consideration.
Mr.. Stephen M. White-May it please
the court: We have had no formal
consultation, but as far as | know it is
the general wish of the bar, if it meet
the approval OF the court, that the court
stand adjourned until tomorrow out of
respect to the memory of Judge Smith.
AS your honor has stated, he was fa-
miliar object to us all. We knew him
as member of the bar prior to his ele-
walton to the bench, and knew him
afterwards as judge who gave lustre to
the position which was dignifed by his
incnmbency, and we feel that it would
be only the just due to his memory if the
court stood adjourned over the day;
and, in the absence of any formal COM
mittee having been appointed, | will
make that request and submit it to the
court.
Judge Neutrality-suspicious. adjourning
feel like saying word with regard to
Judge Smith, as, with the exception of
Judge Clark, think I am the only
member OF the bench who practiced be-
fore him while he was presiding, and
also on account of the warm friendship
and respect which / had for Judge
Smith. He was one of the first ac-
acquaintancesI made upon coming to the
city of Los Angeles, and that high re-
gard | had for him, like that of every
other member of the bar who made his
quaintance, continued throughout our
whole acquaintance; and think every
member of the bar will join with me in
saying that no man has ever sat on the
bench of Los Angeles county whose
mind had poise better fitting him for
judicial position and whose constant
amiability and loveableness OF character
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who had that constant suavity and yet
firm determination to do his duty, how
ever unpleasant or disagreeable that
might be. 1 believe we can all pay this
tribute to his memory with feeling
that it comes from the sincerity of our
hearts and regard and respect for the
man.
Judge Van Dyke-At the suggestion
OF Mr.. White, then, all the departments
of the superior court will stand ad-
journed until tomorrow morning, giving
the members of the bar an opportunity
to frame proper resolutions of memorial.
THE FUNERAL.
At 10 O'Clock yesterday morning the
funeral service over the remains of
Judge Smith were held at Christ
church, Rev. Thomas w. Haskin off,
ciating. The church was crowded with
friends of the deceased and members of
his profession.
The pah-bearers were: Andrew Glas-
sell, I. L. Winder. Judge A. w. Hutton,
Judge A. J. King, Judge E. M. Ross,
Judge A. M. Stevens, DR.. John Craw-
ford, George s. Patton, Thos. B. Brown.
William Rowland, 1. Cohen and Han
cock Banning.
The interment followed the services at
the church, at Rosedale cemetery.