The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-02
Ths Clerk Of Supreme Court Retires
After Twenty-Five Years Service.
BRIEF SKETCH OF HIS CAREER.
sketch OF Bsrtram o. Blaisdeii, Who
Succeeds Mr. Blake--Universai Regret
Expressed at the Resignation OF Mr.
Blske-The New Assistant Clerk.

Genuine regret was expressed In court
and legal circles today when IL became
generally known that Charles Il. Blake
for 20 years clerk of the supreme court
had resigned his position. Mr.. Blaze Is
ono of the best known men In legai
circles, and is unqualifedly endorsed py
all who know him as one of the most CT
ficient and reliable court officials.
Mr.. Blake is native OF Bristol and his
family has been widely known through
out the state for the prominent position
IL has taken in the history and develop
ment of Rhode Island. His father was
noted lawyer, a native OF MASSACHUSETTS,
and prominently identified with the poll.
tics Of Rhode Island. He was appointed
attorney general at the close OF DORIS
REBELLION and served in that capacity Tor
eight years, scoring one OF the most ori'-
liant records ever made In that office. AS
lawyer his name was famous through
out the state.
Charles T. Blake was well educated
and at an early aye showed the natural
abilities 90 prominent In his father.
While young man he took fancy TO
the stage and finally connected him.
self with a Boston theater. Here
he remained for two years. AT the end
OF that time he abandoned the profession
and. returning to this state. he was ap-
pointed clerk Of fthesupreme court. About
this time he was admitt'
70 the bar of Rhode Island. He did not
enter into the practice Of his profession,
but retained his position in the supreme
court. He soon displayed unusual apti-
tudc. His knowledge OF the details
OF his Office have astonished
even those most intimately
acquainted with the duties of the posi-
tion. He proved himself OF invaluable
assistance both to the court and the bar.
and there is many a lawyer today who
has dapended entirely npon Mr..
Blake for the transaction OF all
technical points involved In the
duties OF his profession. He has friends
among all the lawyers aud all speak In
terms OF the highest commendation OF
his ability. integrity and social qualities
Mr.. Blake sent In his resignation last
Saturday and closed his duties today. He
is succeeded by Bertram s. Blaisdell.
fovmerly assistant clerk.
Sketch Of Mr.. BlaisdeiL
Bertram S. Blaisdell, the newly-ap-
poiuted clerk, has been assistant clerk
for the past two years. He is practically
q native citizen OF Providence, having
spept nearly his whole life in the city.
He was born in New Hampshire. but re-
moved to this city at very early age. His
father was Samuel L. Blaisdell, promin-
entity known in New Hampshire. Mr..
Blsisdell received his entire education in
Providence
He graduated at the high school in 1885
and Immediately entered Brown univers-
ity whore he graduated with distinction
He then began the study OF the law with
William H. Swectland and at the same
time was appointed assistant
clerk OF the sixth judicial court.
In 1901 he was admitted to the Rhode Is
land bar and 1T the Same time was ap-
pointed assistant clerk OF the supreme
court, succeeding Caleb A. Burbank,
brother OF Attorney General Burbank.
The court ana bar are to be congratu-
lated upon the succession OF Mr.. Blais-
dell to the position he now holds During
the two years that he has been con nected
with the court he has made hosts Of
friends by his marked ability, fidelity to
duty ana unfailing and spontaneous
courtesy to all.
The New Assistant Clerk.
Mr.. Blaisdell is succeeded to the as
sistant clerkship by Seeber Edwards,
brother OF Stephen o. Edwards. Mr.. Ed
wards 10 graduate Of Brown and has
spent two years at the Harvard Law
school,
d.