The times., 1899-02-26
SIR HENRY HAWKINS.
Stories About the Noted English
Judge Just Retired.
FFom the, St. James Cazette-)

(f;om the, ST. James Gazette
Apropos of the retirement OF Mr.. Justice
Hawkins we quote the following from an
interview with the judge which appeared
in 'Chums," in which he talks about his
terrier Jack. Jack had an Inherent hatred
of suspicious customers likely TO be dan
gerous." the judge remarked. He could
detect one in a moment, and he also ap
peared to know a dog stealer by intuition.
These gentry were constantly after him.
but as l. from sad experienced, was teller
ably well versed in their ways. | need
scarcely tell you that l never let Jack
wander a yard out of my sight-at any rate,
out of doors. Had l done so. he would
have been snapped UP instantly. for. as
you are aware, he was not stranger in
the land. Whenever | passed a man who
seemed to me to he msmber of the dog
stealing brigade used to say: Jack. cCme
here-is that n dog-stealer?' He knew the
meaning Of these words. and would rush 10
my side Immediately. He was never stol-
en-. Curiousiy enough. 1 once had dog
which had undoubtedly passed through the
hands of those rogues who live by kidnap-
ing animals. He was most singular fell
low, and had evidently performed in pub
lie, for he mad trick OF standing on his
hind legs and walking round the table.
He was sold to me by an individual, who.
/ afterward suspected. knew more of his
Jack knew the time of day when his
master was wont to depart for the law
courts, and otter delighted in jumping into
the cab and accompanying the judge to his
work. Jack liked his muzzle, after once
he became accustomed to Ii" Sir Henry OBJ
served presently, "gnd for very good rea-
son-he found that wearing it was the only
way to get out. Poor little fellowi he was
taken i'll, and although he received uure-
Henry was with him at the end and was
convinced that he knew he was going to
die NO. 1 shall never have another dog. "
Sir Henry added. deeply touched at the rec
oilection of his lost pet. after having liked
dog and lived with II for years one can't
replace it. l loved my little Jack, and it
wes n terrible shock when he was taken
from me-
Until his death few years ago Jack, he
fox terrier was Sir Henry's inseparable
companion and friend. He was a present
from the late Lord Falmouth. Many a
good story is told of Jack and his master.
Once in a crowded assize court Jack vas
sitting at the judges feet. when a bar
rister commenced to cross examine wit
ness in 4 loud and angry tone of voice.
Jack took offence, and barked Justify.
Dear me. dear mes-p pray let US haze, qtii-
ct" said Sir Henry. Il wish gentlemen
wouldn't bring dogs into court:
Here is a story about Mr. Justice Haw-
kins, which, we believe, is as new as it
is certainly true. It was related by the
late Sir Fitziames Stephen to the la;e Col
onsl Majendie. while at the dinner table.
On one occasion they were discussing the
humors and the quips and cranks of the
famous lawyer who has just retired from
the bench. Sir Fitzjames Stephen told how
he had once asked Hawkins How is it
that YOU vii! persist in always behaving
like third-rate comic actor?'' Why "
replied Hawkins, because DO 1t so devil
ish well, my boy"