Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-07
VIRGINIA LAWYERS.
THE SECOND DAY OF THE STATE
BAR ASSOCIATION.
Mr.. B. T. cRUnpS PAPER
Recommendation That the su-
preme Court Of Appeals Judges'Be
Gowned-Merriment-An Invitation.
Addresses-Notes.
Addrcsses-Notes.

OLD POINT COMFORT, VA. July g.
Special.)-Rain in its most abundant and
liquid form greeted the members of the
Bar Association when they arose this
morning, and hat just apprehension Of
dampness which is to be commended.
prevented many OF the attorneys from
venturing into the surf. The hours imme-
diately succeeding breakfast were very
pleasantly spent. however, and the latest
arrivals were cordially greeted. Over a
hundred lawyers are now here, and this
number includes some Of the most distin-
guished members of the profession in Vir-
ginia. The ladies accompanying the attor-
neys greatly augmnt the party, and con-
tribute no little towards its pleasure and
attractiveness The morning session was
called to order by President Petit. and
the Committee on Admissions announced
the election of the following gentlemen:
Messrs. John ]. Stewart, OF Abingdon;
and S. F. Causey. of Hampton.
The following gentlemen were appointed
a committee to suggest means for re-
ducing the cost OF records in the Supreme
Court OF Appeals: Messrs. w. A. Glas-
gov, Jr, E. w. Saunders, and j. Law
renee Campbell.
The feature of the proceedings was the
reading Of an excellent paper. entitled
The Guardian ad Litem." by Beverly
i. Crump. Esq, of Richmond. After a
clever exordium. in which Mr.. Crump
commented on the legal status OF the
infant and predicted that such citizens
would always be among us, he explained
hat a guardian ad Item, though a rather
formidable-looking functionary to young
lawyers, was merely a person appointed
by a court TO defend and protect the in
terest of an infant defendant in proceed
ings to which an infant has been made
a party, either because of interest or be-
cause OF some specific complaint directed
against him. He explained the origin OF
this court official. traced his history
from the misty past, defined his duties.
and otherwise enlightened his audience
on a subject with which, be it confessed.
the average lawyer is rather unfamiliar.
Mr.. Crump's paper is a valuable contri-
button TO legal literature, and might we'll
supply the place of a textbook on this
subject.
COLLECTION OF STATISTICS.
Mr.. John Stewart Bryan, of the Com.
mittee on Library and Legal Literature.
read a carefully-prepared paper on Col
lections of Statistics Prior 10 This Cen
fury" The subject was treated in a most
admirable way, and the paper is a valu-
able historical one. which throws much
light on the Colonial days of Virginia.
Though of particular interest to. lawyers.
IT Is well calculated TO attract readers of
every class, for great care and much re-
search were evidently bestowed upon its
preparation.
Mr.. Eugene C. Massie submitted for
adoption the following, which created no
little mirth and some debate:
THE Virginia State Bar Association
recon mends that the Circuit, Corpora
ton, and Chancery courts n the Su-
preme Court of Appeals of this Common
wealth shall adopt suitable judicial robes
FOR use upon the bench"
Judge Horseley moved to amend by
eiecting a king, so that the old order of
things could be fully carried out. This
suggestion was not acted upon.
Mr.. John G.. Williams moved to amend
by adding justices of the peace. but the
compliment to magistrates was ignored,
and nothing was done with the amend
ment.
Mr.. Willie B. Smith offered an amend
ment making the resolution applicable
only to the judges of the Supreme Court,
and Mr.. Massie, In a graceful speech,
expressed his willingness to accept the
change. He explained tina the custom
was followed In other States and added
no little to the dignity of the judiciary.
Mr.. A. s. Segar, Of Hampton, in STIR
ring words. urged that the county judges
be added to the list mentioned in the
resolution. He expressed the opinion that
the other judges had more respect ac-
corded them, and needed no additional
safeguards for their dignity. but that
bad behavior was very common in
county courts.
Mr.. Smiths amendment was adopted.
AN INVITATION.
Mr.. Jackson Guy offered the following
resolution. which was adopted:
Resolved. /, That the Virginia State
Bar Association extends to the American
Bar Association an invitation to hold lis
meeting next year in the State of Vir-
GINA, believing, as we do, that there are
notels in this State possessing the ca
pacity and the appointments entirely ade-
quate TO the accommodation of that body,
and hereby pledging to our brethren OF
that association a most cordial welcome,
should they visit this State.
Resolved. 2, That the members of this
association who may be in attendance
upon the American Bar Association at
its session at Saratoga in August next
are hereby authorized TO present this in
~vitation 10 that association, or to the
Executive Committee thereof, and TO urge
its acceptance.
A resolution directing the treasurer to
set apart annually the sum Of 500 TO
meet the expenses OF he Committee on
Legislation and Legal Reforms, for the
performance Of their duties during the
sessions of the General Assembly, was
adopted.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The following officers of the association
were elected: President, Hon. John
Goode, Of Bedford; Vice-Presidents-B. F.
Buchanan, OF Marion, for Southwest Vir-
GINA; W. L. Holmes, for the Southside;
John Pickrell. of Richmond, for Tide
water; John II. Lewis. Of Lynchburg, for
Piedmont. and Armstead c. Gordon, for
the Valley; Secretary and Treasurer,
Eugene C. Massie, of Richmond; Execu-
tive Committee &c I'LL vacancies occa-
stoned by the retirement Of two members,
whose terms expire by limitation), r. 5.
Thomas, of Smithfield. and Eppa Hunton.
Jr., of Warrenton; delegates to the Amer
lean Bar Association. Hon. William j.