Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-24
THE RICHMOND BAR.
QUARTERLY MEETING AT THE COM.
MONWEALTH CLUB LAST NIGHT.
An Able Address by Judge weiIford-Mr.
Harrison and Others speak-A
Splendid Repast.

some clubhouse on west Franklin was
used for the meeting.
me gathering was one intellectual in
appearance and manlfestly earnest In the
cause OF the association.
Ihose in attendance were President
Jackson Guy, Nice-Presldents c. V Mere
e s,l, .. X. V. Daniel, and 10. Lane stern.
secretary James Lyons. Treasurer Y q
Aiassey. Judge Waller II. STABLES. Judge
-. X. Wexford, Judge James c. Lamb.
Judge John II. Ingram. ex-Justice ID. c.
Richardson, b. II. Nash. James p. Har-
rlson' OF Danville; Roosevelt Page. John
ilckren John Hunter. Jr, s. S. y.
Fatteson, Thomas y Carter. %. II. Berry,
James Peasants, James Lewis Anderson.
y. carlton jackson, y. o. James. W. y.
DeSaussure' Phil. Il. Shield. a. l.. Boul-
ware John III. Dineen, Willoughby New
ton. S. j. boswell. Daniel GrInnan. f..
W. Carrington, William A. Townes. Har-
yey J.. Wilson, John Dunlop, j. RAN
dolph Tucker. Jr A. w. Patterson, Judge
Hunter II. Marshall. Colonel r. Taylor
scott, Colonel Tazewell Elicit, James
Caskie, Willis B, Smith, J.. q. Wenden-
burg. II. NJ Smith. Jr., Edwin p. Cox,
James Peasants, Hin Montague. F. II.
Mcclure. Thomas n. Miller. Of Powha-
tan, w c. Preston, and others
Mr.. j. Randolph Tucker, Jr.. Of the
Executive Committee stated that that
body had no further report to make.
He urged all members to take greater
interest in the society and its work.
TREASURER MASsEY'S REPORT.
Treasurer Massey made quite an eab-
crate report. The financial condition OF
the association was quite good. There
were now eighty-fve members. and there
were some funds in the treasury and
others due. He incidentally brought up
the question of new quarters for the as
ISOLATION, and urged that they should be
removed uptown and so fitted UP as to
attract the members 10 them and add
interest I'm the association.
Mr.. Roosevelt Page moved that the
question be referred 10 the Executive
Committee. but Mr.. Tucker Of tina;
body, remarked that Colonel stern had
been giving that matter soma thought.
and might be able to say something to
the meeting as 20 quarters.
Colonel Stern said he was on the Judi
ciary. not the Executive Committee. and
at present had his hands full in that
capacity. Those committeeman We're now
Mckinney men on the matter of in
creased salaries for members Of the
bench. Some trouble had been expert
enced in finding benches enough for
those who wanted 10 sit upon them. He.
however. hoped the larger salaries would
cause a great number to retire from the
active profession SO that the others might
be able TO make a living. daughter.
Colonel Stern then spoke to the point
before the meeting and strongly advo-
Gated the selection Of rooms in or near
the jefferson when the new hotel shall
have been completed. This. he thought
would be the most attractive place IN
the city. ana would be very convenient
10 most Of the associations members.
This idea seemed to meet with the an
proval Of many present. hut the matter
was left with the Executive Committee.
The Committee on Admissions recon-
nended the name OF II. NJ. Tyler as
member, and this gentleman was unani-
mously elected.
The resignation OF Major Robert stiles
was laid on the table until the next meet
Ing.
JUDGE WFLLFORD'S ADDRESS.
After the disposition Of all business
the president stated that the minutes oil
the last meeting showed that the asso--
citation had asked Mr.. r. Y. cannon an an
Judge B. r. Wexford. Jr., 10 address this
meeting He said he knew that every
one present would regret that Mr.. Cannon
could not be present on account OF SICK
ness The Chair declared that Judge
Wexford needed no Introduction TO the
richmond Bar Association. and in a few
words presented the distinguished jurist.
Judge Wexford began by expressing ms
regret at the absence OF Mr.. cannon anu
the causes which detained him at home.
he smoke in highest commentator OF Mr..
cannon, declaring that when he was ac-
tive Mt the bar he commanded most
copious now Of language. and a force ana
impressiveness that lasted. Judge We'll
II twNev NWtk n
power and ability Of Judge Crump VINO
he had hoped would be present to enteB-
tain the association upon this occasion.
The Judge then spoke at some length
mon the benefits to accrue from bar as
soclations. In speaking OF the predomi,
nance Of law over every other class OF
society. the speaker said that all Presi-
DENTS Of the nation, except the military
men. had been members OF the legal
profession. What was law? We lived IN
an atmosphere OF law. Society abhorred
Anarchy ne much as nature abhorred a
vacuum We could not exist without Jaw
II met us at the cradle. and followed us
10 the grave. 1t controlled every soclal
reIation-that OF husband and wife; that
Of man and man. There must be recoR-
milton everywhere of some human Urdu
nal which must be accented as tht
present standard Of right Some tribunal
must saw what is right and what Is
wrong Loyalty 10 law was the primeval
obligation OF man. The speaker made
beautiful comparison OF the peace and
prosperity Of those who obey the law
mandment to those who honor theii
fathers and their mothers.
ADVANTAGES OF LAW.
Speaking OF the great advantages Of law,
Judge Wexford said II was necessary 10
curb wrong. to punish wickedness. Inc
study OF the profession was the study
Of that moral science which controls and
regulates the action of man. He comes
into life n subject of lava subordina-
ton of law The greatest principle in al
this worlds history was that goldeh ru n1,
"Do unto others as you would have Others
do unto YOU" The speaker said law was
q progressive science. II was the glory OF
Anglo-SaXon history that there had been
few revolutions. IL had ai"ays accsp93e "a
old law, old institutions, and amended
them TO suit the times, Ii was a diihcult
matter TO turn mind or a community
from the pathway II had been accustomed
10 II could only be done by recognizing
The existing state OF society, and by lop-
Ming on here and adding on here. Ameri-
can liberty was nothing more thah was
PLANTED in old England long ago. Our
father. the Anglo-SaNon race, was the
israeiite of the modern civilization.
VIRGINIA LAW TO-DAY.
The Judge spoke of the dissensions now
oxisting among the members or the bar
of Virginia, and upon this line ne pald
a high tribute to Mr.. ). ). L. Patteson'
saving that ne WAS uldi HhflAlihb NiN
vance In law reform. He said he thought
IL vyas nosslbly a mistake TO be talking
about SO much reform as virginia was
already a century ahead OF the other
States I'm the matter of law. lApplause. ,
~ might be- he said, that the young me-
could see defects that the OLD ones c9ul1
not Qaughter) He however. ADVISED
careful steering. and not let the change
amount to revolution. so that, form ana
not principle should be changed. IA
Judg. Welford's closing was a inaetil-
cent Commentator of the lawyers VIZ
',;nIa had produced. He received long
ssnniause when he had concluded.
president Guy in a rev naPpSS ss a"% wei
nroDriate remarks thanked Juuse w. o.
for1 on behalf OF the association lor
his excellent address. .,,,,.,>>,,
MIR. HARRISON'S SUGGESTIONS.
The chair called upon Mr.. Harrison, OF
r,ant,ilIe who made a very fitting little
sneech. He complimented the gentleman,
VINO had just preceded him, ana thannsu
earnestly the association for the mono.
conferred upon him. He then spoke AZ
some length upon the manner IN Whicl
the fudges 10 be selected by the incoming
i.sqislature are to be chosen.
mir. Harrison in conclusion, susgeste,i
that the home Of Chief Justice Marshall'
coTner of Ninth and Marshan streets.
should be purchased and preserved as IT me
hnnSe Of the state Bar Association. This
would be Il place where the snnuai III Lie a.