The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-10-12

time for intelligent thought. His envi- |
ronment compels him to think and think |
hard, and also perfects his physical attri- |
butes. Vermonters everywhere have proven |
the strength Of their lineage. In war and
in peace wherever they have had their |
place they have left their impress on histo-
ry. A greater country. and greater Yer
mont Ia bound to come from the tremendous
responsibilities that we have assumed and
are bound to maintain"
Judge Powers was then introduced and
spoke for the Supreme Court In part as fol-
lows:
ut has been several years since I went
from among you, but 1t Is one OF the pleas
ures of my life to meet you all on any and
all occasions. Barring possibly Massachu-
sets the discussions OF our supreme court
carry more weight than those Of any other
state court in this country. There Is not
judge In all Washington city who Is supe.
rior In legal attainment to fifty members OF
the bar in this state. Our supreme court
decides great questions outside the immedi.
ate parties, and has practically unlimited
power which Is never abused"
AS surprise President Hogan then called
| for music by the Governors glee club Of
eight fine male voices, and the result met
with the unbounded and most tumultuous
| approval OF the large assembly.
At the conclusion OF two wonderfully
| fine vocal efforts. Hon. Henry Clay Ide
OF st. Johnsbury, recently Chief Justice OF
| Samoa was introduced and responded to
the toast Of Law in the Pacific" Judge Ide
related some anecdotes illustrating the
administration OF the law in that part of
the world. In one place where he went to
| hold court several parties brought him
presents and the next day the judge dis
covered that the parties bringing him the
| presents were parties to some litigation
| before him. and ne inferred that they had be-
gun to have western ideas of the value of
'seeing" the court or jury. Many anecdotes
Of the judge .experience there.were related,
| in extra fine vein Of humorous sarcasm and
| were heartily received by the bar. Judge
| Ide is q most easy and pleasant speaker and
in this case was decidedly interesting. He
spoke OF the wonderful spread and world
wide range OF the English Common law
and its hearty acceptance even in the islands
| OF the great western ocean, 1t easily adapts
itself to the local usages Of any and all
countries, and he had no difficulty In apply
| ing it to all cases before him. In conclu-
sion: "There are those who believe that in
any community where our laws and our
flag have been carried, there they shall re
main forceful and forever reign"
After some music from the Glee club
| Speaker Haskins was asked to answer for
the legislature. He said in part:
1.-THE House is the elder body Of the
legislature. Long after its creation the
Senate weJ constructed to assist 1t and Sc
far as its wisdom and virtue Is concerned
these two moral qualities still abide in the
regulate and control lawyers. The legis
lature has unlimited power, even to enact
laws without the consent or approval oil
the Governor. While l wonld not advise 8
young lawyer to enter the field OF politics
/ have never known a political question tC
come before the legislature for revision OF
regulation.
club of extraordinary beauty and pathos
Raymond u Smith of Wells River was in
1 Nr.d 90 To fhA nat VI.
Young Lawyers IDEAL"
Mr.. Smith said in part you have liz
tened already to the speaker, a Congress
man, Governor and chief justice, an(
four aces can't be equalled. You are prett.
, much all lawyers - except the judges
Laughter and applause] Ideals are sci
dom If ever realized, but are nevertheless
} useful There is undoubtedly an idea will
: many people that lawyers cannot be homes
, but this can be lived down. Remembe
Judge Underwood's maxim that keep you
office and your office will keep you" TIL,
thought should be held that it pays to hav,
the court believe in u.s."
The remarks OF Mr.. Smith was one OF tn,
features of the evening, and were warml,
received and applauded.
was then introduced and responded to thu
toast, claw Notes." Mr.. Darling said:
!, I'm some Of the rear towns the attor
ney who does not own his justice has NJ
standing or success. In illustration he told
lively story Of justice trial in which boil
attorneys, the justice and the jury were al
sworn and testified, and the defendant
/, attorney and the jury on one hand un
horsed the plaintiffs attorney and his jus
: tice on the other. Our blessed old common
, law is as old 90 moral philosophy and tn
foundation stone Of all freedom and liberty
With Mr.. Darling's remarks the speak
ing closed, and selection by the Glee clu
ended most delightful and proftabl
nights entertainment.