New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-07


When Justice DAILY entered the hall he was
greeted with the utmost cordiality by the company.
and again after the dinner. when Mr.. Buel rose
and alluded 10 the purpose for which they had
gathered. the cheering renewed. Dwelling first
upon Judge Days efforts OF behalf OF the Catholic
Club. Mr.. Bue said the club formed for the
uniting In social Intercourse OF men OF common
faith and to promote the interests OF their church.
In tho development OF those objects Judge DAILY
had been especially active. and had always dis
played the attributes OF that highest type OF hu.
manity-a Christian gentleman. In looking around
for president four years ago they discovered n
. man who would fulfil Cardinal Newman's descrip-
,lon OF a gentleman a man OF religious liberation,
who too cearheaded TO be unjust When Mr..
Buel remarked that In Judge Daily they had found
just such man. his hearers responded with as
sentng applause. The Judges administration OF
the club IN his four consecutive terms was re-
ferred TO IN many graceful words by Mr. Bue who
I'm closing read congratuatory letters from Joseph
II. Choate and William g. Hornbower who were.
unfortunately unable to be present
TIE CLUB NEVER MORE PROSPEROUS
Stephen Farrelly. in speaking OF the action OF
the members in arranging the complimentary din
nrr FOR Judge DAILY. said they had been animated
by desire TO pay some tribute OF honor to a man
who moro than any other In recent years had
aided the progress and advancement, OF the club
ana the purposes for which 1t stood Nobody can
/
Days long life than those who have been assoc-
atei with him in the administration OF this club
for the las. four years We have found In him
perfect gentleman and one who has won the
hearts Of us all. The club has never been more
prosperous than now. His earnestness OF purpose
his purity OF character. have made us pround 10
have him president. All that the word
Catholic means. Judge DAILY personates"
Edward j. Mcclure spoke In q similar laudatory
strain, his references TO Judge DAILY being fire.
quenty cheered. and ne was followed by John ].
Rooney, who read "A poetic euogy, composed by
himself. OF the guest OF honor
THE JUDGES EARLY LIFE.
Surrogate Arnold friend OF Judge Days from
boyhood, was next introduced and In the course Of
extremely bright speech gave remins-
ccnces OF Judge Days early life. describing his
youthful character. Mr.. Arnold said his friend
always tactful, aectionate, religious. yet toll
Grant OF tho foibles and weaknesses of those with
whom he was acquainted. but ever appreciative Of
merits he In others. The time came"
us 10 20 out into the world went into law. but
DAILY said one day when met him, I'm going into
O.aughtcr) Bur he did not remain In that long.
1t was not long afterward when he came to me
81 have given mp the wool trade and | want to
get into some business that VIII give me an even
chance of doing something honest" U.aughter)
enabled to Introduce him to m, friend, Rob
OFT law N I %a P" te?H 0Fsa" the study
His remembrances OF Judge DAILY Mr.. Arnold
concluded, among the most precious OF his
carly lie, and his friends later record which be-
longed to the people. had been pure. able and In
dustrious while upon the judicial bench he had in
the discharge OF his duties no superior. and very
few equals.
Robert b. Roosevelt. who followed had also much
to say OF the admirable traits Judge DAILY had al
ways shown from the moment their friendship be-
gan. Proceeding to comment upon the ability and
honesty OF purpose their guest has consistently
manifested, Mr.. Roosevelt described Judge Days
rapid rise In his office from clerk until the time
when he succeeded to his IMr RooScNelts) prac-
ticc.
Speaking behalf Of tho bar Franklin Bartlett
attested the ''purest integrity. absolute Impair
TALLY, and wide familiarity with the practice Of
law and procedure 10 the finest techncalty
displayed by Judge DAILY In his adjudication OF
cases brought before him Austen q. Fox paid
similar tributes to Judge Days fairness Judge.
Eloquently and In graceful language. William
Winter. who was next called upon by Mr. Buel.
alluded to his friendship with Judge DAILY. which
had extended over thirty years Mr.. Winter closed
an address that frequently drew prolonged APP
plause from his hearers by reading poem COM
posed by himself.
Speeches were also heard from other guests, and
then Judge DAILY. with much feeling. returned his
thanks. and acknowledged with happy words the
many compliments and tributes which had been
given him. He would ever remember the ason.
he said and grateful for the spirit which had
inspired the assemblage In HIS honor.
The hour at which Justice DAILY spoke was so
late one that it is impossible to print his re-
marks at length.