New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-01
TOKENS FOR JUDGE ALLISON.
A SPLENDID GIFT FROM THE LAWYERS
WHO HAVE PRACTISED BEFORE HIM.
INTERESTING EXERCISES IN PART II OF GENERAL
SESSIONS on THE LAST DAY OF JUDGE

INTERESTING EXERCISES IN PART II OF GENERAL
SESSIONS on THE LAST DAY OF JUDGE
ALLIsoNs TERM
Yesterday the last day OF service Of Judge
Thomas Allison in the Court OF General Sessions
Either Judge Mcmahon Judge Newburger will
occupy his place after next Monday. Judge Allison
opened court in Part II about II o'clock yesterday.
Soon after he went upon the bench a messenger
boy entered the courtroom carrying a huge floral
horseshoe. The horseshoe presented to the re-
firing Judge with a few appropriate words by
Captain Looney. OF the court squad. The gift was
a token from the court clerks and attendants
Judge Allison was much affected, and accepted
tho present with few words OF gratitude for the
friendly spirit shown him.
At p. m. presentation OF n silver service the
part of lawyers practising In General Sessions took
place In Part H. The ceremony occupied hour.
General benjamin +. Tracy made the presentation
speech Judge Cowing. OF General Sessions. pre-
SIDED. ON the bench with MIN sat Judge DAILY.
Judge Bschon Judges Fitzgerald. Newburger and
Mcmahon. OF General Sessions Just.'es Hayee and
H9.brook OF Special Sessions. and Recorder Con
Tho big floral horseshoe rested on the Judge
bench. In the space before tle bench were Dis
.Atiorney Fellows and all his ass.santsi with
Edward Lauterblch. Coroner Hoeber. Abraham
The courtroom was crowded with lawyers. The
silver set. valued at $500 which is tea set rested
General Tracy spoke in part as follows;
Judge Allison the eve OF your ylcatirg the
place upon the bench wn.ch you have SO worthi!y
filed. the members OF the Bar. VINO have ac-
tised before you and who have experienced Jour
great courtesy and Kindness while endeayoring 20
perform duty TO clients. beg 10 present you
this magnificent service as slight testimonial or
our high esteem and regard. You have not been
long upon the bench. but you have been there long
enough TO cause us all sincerely 10 regret that you
To leave II.
Judge Allison was sitting beside Judge Cow
Ing and arose 10 reply. He was greeted with rous-
Ing applause.
lie said he highly appreciated such a testimonial
OF good Will as the presentation afforded. A little
eigh. months ago. he said. death took from
the bench a friend Of his. who had formerly ad-
most trying tine all its history at time when
and executive ability. The departing Judge left
after him other good and able judicial officers
The speaker sad he felt rather diffident about as
Stunning such important duties among such able
men. He sad he could not have succeeded with
out the hearty cooperation OF al those connected
with the court and District Attorneys office.
He said he not on the bench A week when
the kindly feeling about him made him feel as
though he had spent all his professional career In
that position Whatever success he had was due
in great measure to the assistance OF those about
the court He said there no field Ike the
criminal courts for the exercise OF ability and the
DISPLAY Of honor. Il is ever moving drama.
Il thank you. one and all he sad. Il wish
not only a happy new year, but many years of
: ccess and happiness.
ID s,r!ct-Attorney Fellows then made brief
epeech. william +. Howe also spoke.