The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-15

'''''t 'i Apii ISL, ana that the ENecu-
iive Committee had elected him Cfr.
Massie) as secretary in place OF Mr.. Guy.
resigned. Mr. Massic, in his report. re-
ferrcd TO Mr.. Guy as follows:
Too much cannot be said concernina
the exact. the efficient. and the courteous
manner In which Mr.. Guy las performed
every duty and the association should
tender him vote Of thanks in testimony
OF It's appreciation Of his valuable ser
vices Much Of our growth and success
is due TO him"
From the secrctary's report il appeared
that during the last year OF the associa-
uon, from July I, 1895. 20 July /. 1896. thir-
~ members had been dropped from the
rolls by order OF the Executive Commit
tee. three had resigned. two had died.
one had removed from the state. and one.
by reason Of elevation 10 the bench. had
Deem placed upon the honorary list. the
result being that. with the new mem
bers which had been elected. even after
the rolls had been purged 20 the extent
OF thirty names, tho association now has
two more members than az this time
OF 1895. The membership Of the asso-
citation is now l2i active and "a honorary
members. or a total OF i55. with many an
pications for Membership 10 be acted on
at this meeting.
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report. and in accordance with the sue-
gestion therein made. a vote Of tbsnl,s
was rendered Mr.. Guy for the efficient
discharge OF the onerous and responsible
duties OF secretary and treasurer. with
n regret Tor 'is resignation" as Judge
X. y. w. Duke, Jr. said in moving the
resolution. only tempered hy admiration
Tor the wisdom shown by the Executive
committee in selecting hls successor"
Mr.. Massie then read his report as
treasurer. which showed the association
ia excellent financial shape. there being
balance In bank TO its credit and
no obligations due by IL.
When the report of tho Executive Com
mittee was called for. Judge Leake. chair
man OF that body, stated that il was
win great regret that he announced
that Hon. VIM Writ Henry Of Rich
mond. who was 10 have delivered an al
drcss at this annual meeting. could not
90 50 on account OF his recent indisposi-
uoh' ana for that and other reasons
the Executive Committee thoue-ht it
advisable that the evening sessions OF
the association he dispensed with.
LAW REFORM.
Mr. James Lewis Anderson road tho
report of the Committee on Ioeislation
ana Law reform. stating that the last
session or the General Assembly Of Vir-
Eihia had enacted substaniallv the bu1
winch this association had recommended
10 them. '''''u
After setting forth the act nassod by
the last Legislature to regulate tho al
mission 70 practice Of persons dosirin, 10
become lawyers. the report of the CON.
mittee then goes on 10 speak in terms
or praise Of the rules adopted bv the
supreme Court TO govern examination Of
candidates, which have before been puh-
HSheu IN iul in The Times and concludes
win recommendation that the Judges
of the Supreme COuprt. already over
worked before the passage of his act
should have additional conversation pro-
Yided for them
Alter the adoption oe the report Of the
Committee on Legal Education and Ad-
mission 10 the Bar. the president called
Tor a report from the special committee.
appointed at the last meeting. 10 con-
slider the advisability Of establishing 4
permanent home for the association. Mr..
Wyndham r.. Meredith of that commit
tee. reported that they had carefully com
fsI1cred the matter. but did not think il
advisable TO take such action at present.
Mr.. Meredith said that the committee
were greatly in favor of establishing some
sucn institution i'm the house I'm Rich
mond once occupied by Chief-Justioe
Marshall, but they did NOT think the
association could afford to do that I'm
proper manner and as there was some
chance of interesting the American Bar
Association i'm this subject the committee
considered IL best TO take no steps I'm that
direction at present. on the other hand. he
said the Bar Association of the city of
Richmond had offered this association the
Use of their room iu the City Han, as a
place of oCposit of records of the state
Association. and as a meeting place for
members when in the city. and he there
fore, on behalf of the committee. offered
the following resolution, which was
adopted:
Resolved, That this association accepts
The generous OFFER Of tho Bar Association
OF the city Of Richmond. granting the use
of its room. in the city Han. TO the visit7
ing members Of This association"
a resolution was passed thanking the
Bar Association OF Richmond for its
Kindness.
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.
The President then read the following
letter.:
North-Port. l.. J., March is 1896.
Robert NJ Hughes. Esq. Norfolk. Va:
Ny dear sir.-The New York State bar
Association. at its last meeting, appointed
a Committee ON international Arbitration.
with power TO devise and recommend
plan for the organization Of q permanent
international Tribunal TO which should Dee
referred for peaceful settlement AN cuu-
troyersies arising between English speak
ing people. This committee is now or
eanized and has inauguratod an effort iu
various directions. II is desired 10 secure
tho cooperation of all like LEGAL bodies
and We world ask whether your State
Bar Association viii not join us In this
movement
Yours very truly,
FRANK c. SMITH Secretary.
\ motion was adopted that a committee
OF five be appointed 90 confer with like
committees from other Bar Associations.
tho President stating that in view OF the
Importance Of the subject and the high
standing of the promoters Of the move
ment. he would not appoint the committee
to-day. hut wished 10 deliberate on IL
and would name the committee later.
no associf tion then took recess until
Wednesday at n o'clock g. VI.
MEMBERS PRESENT.
Inc following is a list OF the mem
tCrs present
Robert NJ. Hughes. OF Norfolk. Va.
William j. LcaKc. or Richmond Va. Eu
gene &. Massie. OF Richmond. Va.
lnoinas y. Ransom OF Staunton Va.
Sohn 4. Coke. OF Richmond. Va: George
h. Anderson. OF clifton Forge. Va: Jack
son Guy of Richmond. Va: George Per-
kins. Of Charlottesville. Va. James Te,vfs