The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

A
uhIch members of the profession In this
state have come to refer to as one OF
the most phiiosophic and luminous treat
ises on abstract law TO be found. Judge
ROGER A. Pryor, klewise y New York,
delivered the address threp years ago.
selecting for his subject the Influence
Of Virginia IN the Formation or the
Federal Constitution" and his address
was one In full keeping with the repu-
tation for eloquence OF the distinguished
sneaker. Judge u. VI. Rose. OF Arkan-
sas. delivered the address in 1886. select
ing as his topic the present state OF
Tho Law" and this was one OF the most
finished and elegant papers the associa-
ton has had. and pers ms who were
Dresent on that occasion often recall the
delicate and graphic word picture when
the speaker presented OF Sir Edward
coke and Lord Francis Bacon, the con-
trast between them. their iealouses,
characters and methods being presented
In 4 delightful style.
Last year the orator was Ptofessof
Woodrow Wilson. OF Princeton UnlNer
sitv. and a native Virginan. HIS topic
was 'Ieaderless Government" by whlch
he meant TO characterize the government
OF these United States as a "Leaderless
Government" All who heard him We're
not ready 10 follow him. but al VINO
heard him appreciated too well the eN
tent 10 which chance comes IN the Sc
lection of our representatives.. from the
President down. and the want OF mar
mony and unity Of control that there Ia
in what We call the government.
While Senator Hoar Is IN puolc
life il Is 70 be observed that the Asso-
citation has never steered clear or polll-
cal influences and none Of its orators are
ever selected by reason Of their pom
tica lrecord. Mr.. Hoar. as VIII be recoB-
nized is regarded as one OF the most
learned lawyers and finished scholars or
the day and in his official career has ever
taken a friendly and helpful interest In
the literary and educational institutions
Of Virginia
The progranr ARCS a paper
by Mr.. John j. Wiifis.-- 'chester'
who besides being A lawyer OF distinc-
ton, Is the present grand commander or
the Camp OF Confederate Veterans OF
the State also a paper by MI Bev I.
Crump OF this city. the topic OF when -
given as 1.-THE Guardian ad Item" Both
OF these gentlemen win doubtless make
valuable contributions to the legal hter~
ature OF the period.
ASSOCIATIONS PRESIDENT.
The Association has had ten presidents.
and Of these FIVE have passed away with
or, Judge Edward C.. Bmks Judge Waller
r. Staples. Judge William j. Robertson.
and Mr. r. c. ~. Kean. the three latter
having died since the last session OF the
body Suitable sketches OF these dis
tingulshed lawyers and Of other mem
bers, who have died during the year will
be presented 10 the meeting. The Office
OF president. as may be seen from the
high character Of those above mentioned
4 Q -. f~ff ~ "a
Association. Mr william Writ Henry.
Of this city, filed the Office with great
satisfaction last year, and his address
upon the trial Of Aaron Burr, which look
place in this city IN the carly years az
this century, was ono OF tho most de-
liehtful that the Association has had.
Mr. William b. Petit. Of Fluvanna, an
old time Virginia gentleman and one
whose fame as a lawyer eXtendes over
the Commonwealth. fills the Office OF
president and he Will doubtless deliver an
admirable address. Mr.. Petit IS az
loyal to the traditions Of Nirginias
past as perhaps any Of her sons OF the
present day and he has always aligned
himself I'm all the debates in the Assocla-
ton as opposed to changes IN the judi
cial system and as opposed 10 reforms In
pleading and his debates have been char
acterized by ability and power.
Executive Committee. and Mr.. Eugene G.
Nfassie. the secretary ana treasurer, eX-
pect 10 have their hands full IN looking
after the various details OF the meeting
The other members OF the Executive
Committee are Captain Thomas d. Ran
son. of stanton: Mr.. John c. Williams
OF Orange: Mr.. James r. Cation, Of Alex
andria. Hon. william y. McIlwaine' or
Petersburg. and Capt. John A. Coke, or
Richmond Of whom under the three
years term OF service Mr. Ransom and
Mr.. Williams Will retire and others VIII
be selected I'm their place at this meet
ing
The sessions Of the Association are held
By the sea and in the mountains alter
nately. and the session this year prom
ises to- have large attendance from this
city. Norfolk. Petersburg and AIeXan-
dria. and especially from the southwest
members residing there always preierrns
90 go 90 the seashore.
AupIfcatIons for M 7muership have oeen
already received from the following gem
tlemen. which viii so before the COM
mi,tee on Admissions 90 meet az the
Chamberln on July 4.h.
Ex-Governor Charles r. OFerral, Mr..
Mclean Pies SAINTS Mr John Garland
Pollard Alr John 4. Lamb. al Of Rich
mond and Arr. e. Avlclt Asnby Of New
mort News. Va: Mr.. John y sahrel. Jr.,
Courtland. Va: Mr. =. a. O.. Keith, war
rertou va: Ar Marry j. Coleman.
Roanoke. Va: Mr.. Stewart *. Powell
Onancock. Va. Mr.. Na-haniel y. VEST
colt. Accomac. Va; Nr. Otho f. Me'rs'
EastWlle. Va.
A number of RlcnmHnd lawyers have
gone 10 Old Point to Pc present at tae
meeting of the association. others VIII
leave -1-morroW. and the attendance
promises 10 be very large
THE PROGRAMME
Two sessions vii e held each day
GucsIay Wednesday, and Ihursday' 70
u a. NJ and SGD +. u.
Ali standing committee VIII meet To-
morrow. Tuesday morning the Assoclf-
ZION Will DE called o. Orarr by Mr. JACK
SON Cuv. OF Richmond. Cnai. man or the
Executive Committee. and tho iohoWihs
programme VIII be onsert %:
The presidents address. hy William D.
Petit. of fluvana. .,,..
Appointment Of Committee on PUBIC"
lions. 49,,
Appointment OF Committee 10 Recon-
mend officers.
REPORTS OF Secretary and Trc1sWer.
Reports Of standne Committees VIZ
I. Executive Committee
2. on Admission.
Q. on Legislation and Law Reform
e. judiciary Committee. .,.
.. on Legal Education ana A'iii'S9'o''
10 the Bar. ..
6. On library and Legal Literature