Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-07-23
BENCH AND BAR.
Judge Laughlin Banqueted by the
Jefferson Club-The TOasts-
Mr.. Geo. L. Wyllys Named
as Clerk.

The banquet rendered by the Jefferson
club of Santa Fe to Hon. N. B. Laughlin,
the newly appointed associate justice of
the supreme court of New Mexico, at the
Palace hotel on Saturday night, was in
all respects a most creditable and pleas
urable affair. Fifty-two plates were laid
in the beautiful dining room of the house
and fifty persons sat down around the
handsomely decorated and richly laden
tables. 1t was not in any sense political
affair. 1t simply occurred under the aus
pices of the Jefferson club, but Republi-
cans as we'll as Democrats, particularly
members of the bar, were present as
guests of the club and all shared alike in
the fitting tribute of respect and confid-
ence paid to the new judge. Gov. Thorn
ton sat ut the head of the table with
Judge Laughlin on his right and Judge
Seeds on his left.
At the close of the physical feast Toast
Master Crist, on behalf of the Jefferson
club, gracefully presented Gov. Thorn
ton, who made most appropriate re-
Spouse to the toast, "The President of
the United States"
In responding to the sentiment, "The
Bench" Judge Seeds spoke with much
feeling ana was particularly earnest in
urging members of the bar to stand by
the bench, which, he commended, usually
meant to do right.
Hon. T. B. Catron responded most
happily to the toast, "No Bench Without
Bar" He gave Missourians credit for
much goodwork in framing the excellent
code Of laws of this territory and e1-
pressed much satisfaction that we finally
had Judge who was distinctly one of US.
His tribute to Judge Laughlin was earnest
and glowing.
Col. Matt G. Reynolds uttered eloquent
and timely words in responding to the
toast, "The United States Land Court" He
eulogized the bar of New Mexico and said
that his work had been much lightened
by the help he had received from this
source. He added that, on the applica-
ton of the United States attorney, there
would be no case on the docket of the
United States court of private land claims
when it exp ired by limitation on Dec. 81,
1895.
The duty of responding to the toast,
'The Beauty and Grace of the Ladies
Present." was most fortunately assigned
to Hon. E. A. Fiske. He spoke of the Sab
sent ones" with a mingling of humor
and pathos that was particularly telling.
Ev-Gov. Prince followed with most
impressive plea for "The State of New
Mexico" He said that congress could
not give a substantial excuse for longer
denying the boon.
In responding to the toast, "The
Guest of the Evening"" Judge Laughlin
most feelingly rendered his thanks for
the testimonial of the evening and
pledged his best endeavors as Judge to
merit the continued good will of his fell
low citizens.
The feast of reason and flow of soul
closed with songs by Hon. R. E. Twitchell,
Col. Knaebel, Hon. j. H. Criet and others.
It was good place to be, as all agreed
as they moved homeward about mid
night.
i MR.. wYLLYs NAMED As CLERK.
Judge Laughlin said this morning that
he. expected his commission to reach
here by mail tomorrow or Wednesday
evening when he would Immediately take
the oath of office and enter upon his du-
ties. Judge Seeds commission expires
tomorrow, the Gath.
Judge Laughlin also announced that he
!, had appointed Geo. L. Wyllys, of Ger.
rillos, as district clerk to succeed Mr.. B
NJ. Goshorn.
Mr.. Wyllys has been we'll known as q
: business man in south Santa Fe county
for more than decade. He is not 9
politician in any sense, but plain bust
ness man. He came here fourteen years
ago from Carroll county, Mo-, whore HI
was for several years deputy county:clerk
| For six years past he has been associated
with the Cerrillos Supply company. Mr.
WHY'S is native Of Orange county, Va.
and is dentist by profession, but defects
in his eye sight, necessitating the use o.
glasses, forced him to give up this occu
patton several years prior to his coming
to New Mexico. He has always been
staunch Democrat and his honesty ant
integrity are gilt-edged. Mr.. WHY'S wa
/; in the city yesterday and left last evening
for Cerrillos to arrange his Affairs for en-
tering upon his new duties.