The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-04

class. or profession, IN tnat IL cuitiVd.es
q broader and more nperai splrit ~ us
dence In the interests and for the bene-
az OF the people OF the State.
while the fine OF differentiation is not
sharply drawn. yet the aims OF SUCH
an Association divide themselves into two
classes: first, the oversight and education
of the prospective lawyer previous to his
admission 10 practice, and the creation
and maintenance OF such sentiment In
the bar as shall tend to uphold the honor
and dignity OF the legal profession; hav-
ing. as a subordinate and secondary aim,
the cultivation of social intercourse
among its members, and the perpetual
ton OF the memory OF those VINO nave
paseed over TO the majority.
saThis may be termed the relation which
the association holds towards TIE pro-
fession. Second. the more important duty
which LAWYERS as members or an assoc
citation. owe to and undertake TO per-
form toward the public. is by way OF
revision and repeal of Unwise IMPROVE
dent. and obsolete laws through appro-
pirate legislation; the prevention of ILL
Considered, hasty. careless, and vicious
legislation. so far as practicable under
existing conditions and the exercise or
care and watchfulness over the admins
tration of the law by duly constituted
tribunals.
which LAWYERS owe TO themselves. the
first 10 be considered. and perhaps the
more important as influencing all the
others and relating most intimately 10
the welfare and standing OF tns pr ,,,,
fession. and at the same time affecting
the public interest. is admission 10 lts
membership. ..
souestiofis relative TO Legal education
and qualification have during the past
few wears received most careful consid-
e.ftion. and the standard OF legal learn,
ing has thereby boon and Is being raised
10 and maintained az much hlsner
point than was heretofore deemed piaC-
ticable. ...,.,-
tion az the high standing OF the mem
hers of the bar, and the maintenance
Of the reputation for honor and integrity
which is demanded from the profession
by means OF discriminating, yer uslii linz
incorporating action IN the ulsclpiino
and exclusion OF unworthy members.
"Nor Is the association of the mem
hers OF the bar for mutual improvement
10 closer acquaintance and the ENJOY
rnent of the social cOurtesies OF life 10
be passed lightly over, and as we recai,
now little Is preserved OF the lie OF
the active lawyer, who has attained even
a very high degree OF prominence III IL. he
nrofession. we more fully appreciate the
desirabilitv and necessity OF that oranch
of the work which Is devoted 10 keSpllls
green the memory OF those VINO naN :
passed away. rendering the departm.en y,
of legal biography one OF the srea'es'
interest anu iilt HN"N ''''l
THE PRESIDENT.
cantasn Charles NJ. Blackford. the
nresident of the association, vas porn III
Frederic ksburg, Va, sixty-two years aso,
After spending. his YOUTH II ,is IA isni-
versitv OF Virginia. which institution con
TERED upon him the degrees or Sacheiyl
OF Law. and IN 1871, he commences me
practice OF his profession IN ,ne ci hyol Ve
ont he went to the front az first leuten-
ant OF the Wise Troop. Second Is.nL sl
cavalry After serving with distinctlon
as lieutenant and captain OF 'hiS 10y
he was promoted 10 the position OF judge
| advocate of the corps OF General Long
| street. and served under him Tor the re-
mainder Of the war. , 60
The surrender over, ne returheI ~
| I.vuchburg and recommended the prac-
! tice of law He has been very sue ,-'s-
| ful. and stands at the head OF the par IN
| that city lie has represented the DIS
trunk lines OF railroads tnst Sehser Al
| that place for a number OF years.
| He lives close to the hearts or MS Iel-
| low-citizens. and though he has never
| allowed himself 70 be a CANDIDATE lJl
! any position at the hands OF tne Pevtii'
| there is hardly any office at the luoh,
| disposal that he could not have haI t.
| the asking. He is a gentleman OF tns
old school, and is well known Dy eNeIs
citizen of Lynchburg who look up 10 an on
| respect MIN d. n ithtA -
! titled 10 the highest esteem.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN.
Judge William J. Leake succeeded TIE
lote lamcntcd Francs II Mcclure as
| chairman OF the executive committee ol
| tho Rar Association. on him deFJiVe'
| tie ARRANGEMENTS and details Tor the an
! ,,vai ceIehrations He has always taEef
! a deem interest I'm the association ah'
| vhtn tn former chair nan died al eye,
| naturally turned to him TO take charge OF
| this important duty.
| Ju1.re Ieake - one or the pcsi- KNOW
LAWYERS I'm Richmond. AMI as judge 81
The Chancsry Court Of Richmond, whici
| nosltiou he resigned be ,ause OF tempo
rari;y failing health, he made IRE rspu
tation - a jurist His elegant nom II
Ashland is a picture Of tas-e ana beauty
| and the fruitful surroundings are an eFi
| dence of his love for natural artili'e
| iudge Leake j. In the prime OF re, an'
| enjoys fine practice In his prolessioh'
THE SECRETARY.
Secretary Jackson Guy has held TN
,ositon mon which the success OF IN
association is greatly dependent ,sihc,
| tho elevation OF Judge James {: Lam
IN The bench. and his careful ana pans
| ,akirt, lsbors are seen in every moNemeh
Tor the interest Of the organization.
| He Is Incorporating in the ethlcs
-he nrofession. and one OF the most stai
warf advocates Of high standards IN IN
law. .,.- .-..,,...,t,- an,
ono Of the best-known members or IN
har in Virginia He = yet a young man
and an earnest worker In his proiesslo"
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