Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
INJUNCTION SERVED
III
9E--3
University Law Glass Drives
Dullicafe Away.
IT'S ANNUAL SMOKER
\ ne
ADDRESSES BYo SELECTED ORA
TORS FEATURE Of THE EVENING.
Refreshments Served as a Side Line
Prof. Clephane the Guest
of Honor.
IT'S ANNUAL SMOKER

The members of the class of 1904 of the
Columbian University Law School last night
issued an injunction against serious con-
sideratfon of questions in Jurisprudence,
and ruled that only fun and merriment
should prevail in the proceedings OF the
evening. The occasion was the annual
Thanksgiving smoker Of the class, given
In the banquet hall of the Hotel Barton,
and 1t was the verdict of the seventy-fve
or more students and guests present that
the AFFAIR was a great success. AS an ac-
compartment to the cigars there was an
abundance of good things to eat and drink
provided, and all present gave themselves
up to mirth and goodfellowship This
class is noted in the university for its So
cial events. and last nights affair was
regarded as one Of the most enjoyable In
to the decorative effects.
Ihe dining room, where the smoker was
held, had been especially decorated for the
students, and presented a most pleasing
appearance, in striking contrast with the
disagreeable conditions Of the weather out
of doors. Large American flags were
draped over the east end of the room and
about the walls on the sides, while palms,
ferns and tropical plants added materially
to the decoration effects.
After the menu had been disposed of the
evening was devoted to speechmaking, Mr..
c. NJ. Layne, president Of the class, presid-
Ing. Prof. Walter c. Clephane, instructor
contracts in the university, was the
guest Of honor, and delivered the principal
address, while Mr.. Thomas S. Huff, presi-
dent of the class Of 'O5, was an invited
guest as representative Of the freshmen
in the College Of Law.
Unique Program.
The program and menu card was unique
affair. 1t was drawn up in the form of an
agreement and followed the legal form for
such documents. The agreement bore the
seal Of the university and the class colors-
blue and orange. Among other interesting
dishes described in the menu were the fol-
lowing: You Need Ham sandWlches,
Toast" 'Shelly's Case la Half Shell
Corporation Soup" per my ct per Tout,
Buffet, Cavat Emptor, mon Compos Men
tbs, with Delrum Trimmings" Music a la
Femme Sole" rawlings, Psi Tappa Kegg.'
In assuming his duties as POSTMASTER
Mr.. Layne spoke briefly Of the objects or
the smoker and requested each one present
to improve the opportunity to enjoy him
self. He mentinnedith benefits to be de-
rived from social gatherings of the nature
of the affair then under discussion. and eX-
pressed the opinion that attention to social
life was one of the requirements of the up
to-date lawyer.
Prof. Clephane was greeted by the stu
dents with loud handclapping and hearty
cheers when hee arose to address the mem
U
He prefaced his. more serious remarks with
a humorous discussion of the Articles OF
Agreement which served as the menu card
mentioned, and his hits were thoroughly
appreciated by the students.
Features Of Lawyers Calling.
Continuing, he said
There is no one feature of the lawyers
calling so necessary as that Of meeting with
his fellows IN social gatherings. In student
life 1t adds interest to study and is benef-
cial for later years, after the student has
begun his practice. There is usually one
principal aim in a students mind when he
starts in the practice Of his profession. One
purpose is that of making money. There
are many opportunities for making money
in law, some OF them dishonest But you
must remember that the lawyers who &C
quire wealth in this way are not the ones
who bear the confidence and respect of their
fellows. When you begin the practice of
law, young men, set for yourself a high
standard of practice, keep yourselves clean
and honorable. Do not dirty your hands
and risk your good reputation by accepting
a case which, while lengthy or technically
right, yet partakes Of the disreputable.
Don't be a pettifogger, don't be shyster
lawyer, but put up manly defenses and try
to serve the highest interests of Justice"
The speaker mentioned the opportunities
for doing good that would. likely arise dur
ing the lawyers career, and said 1t was the
duty of every lawyer to assist others in
cases Of distress. He urged upon the stu
dents the necessity of respecting the con-
fidences Of their clients and of acting al
ways for their clients best interests and
for right rather than for mercenary mo-
tives
Greetings to Glass Of 1904.
Following Professor Clephanes address