The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
Banquet to Judge Jones.

Somewhere in the neighborhood of 200 lawyers and guests assembled in the second floor dining room of the Hotel Hillman last evening to do honor to Hon. Thomas Goode Jones, the newly appointed Federal Judge of the Northern District of Alabama. The banquet was served in courses and under the personal super vision of MT. c. H. Nabb. proprietor of
 the hotel
 The same love that has been shown Judge Jones as an attorney at the bar.
 as commanding officer of citizen soldiers and as Governor of the State was abun-
 dantly evidenced In the cordial hand
 shakes and sincere speeches on the part
 of those in attendance. 'i
 The banquet was given by the Birm-
 ingham Bar in honor of Judge Jones.
 the local attorneys desiring to in this
 way evidence their appreciation and ap- proval of the action of President Roose-
 welt in appointing to the federal bench
 a man who had distinguished himself in
 those affairs which have tended to the
 best and highest interests of the State.
 and show their love for the man thus
 elevated.
 Judge, Jones who was introduced by
 Hon. Alex T. London. said:
 Brethren. it. has been my good for.
 tune to be oft sn In Birmingham. have
 watched its rise from the time when it's foundations, as it then seemed to many alone, until this good hour. when achieve n ent has distanced prophecy, and all those hopes are sweeter in the glow of happy realization. s,esvs
 "On whatever mission 1t has been my fort me to come among you in the past. I have always found brave hearts and strong arms t, lend me aid and strength. Coming again on a new mission, I find here the same brave spirit, the same generous kindness, and the same ennob ling influences, which were round about. me in the past. ready to welcome and sustain me in another field of duty. Deep down in my heart, thrilling there with an intensity no words can convey, is gratitude for your kindness in the past, made all the deeper and stronger by your kindness to me this night.
 No one knows better than that this assemblage is here to welcome the officer ratber than the man. Still. may I not take what is said and done here tonight. as in some measure intended also to tes- tify that you, who have so long walked with me in the same pathways, believe that in public station have always tried to do right. and have followed convictions of duty unswerved by fear Of personal consequence (Applause.)
 "No thoughtful man can fall to realize, though their spheres of duty are sep arate, how great and powerful is the in- nuence or the par III upnluhB anu sus taining the bench. A diligent, learned ond higher minded bar cannot fail to elevate and enlighten the Judge. With out their hearty and cordial co-opera- ton, no Judge can make his court what 1t ought to me. feel quite sure that with the aid the bar of Jefferson County will give in the administration of Justice. we will be able not only to win the es- teem. but the affection of the people, for the United States Court. which, though ffr AnnfhRr source than that creating the State trib- unaIs, is yet but sister with them In the judgment seats of the people, ana striving alike with them for the secur- ity and advancement of ,hre, liberty ana prosperity for every being who owes al iegiance to our nag or Is entitled to it's protection. (ApplauseD
 "Memory carries me back on It's track tonight to the forms and faces of the many men and women l have known since the foundation of this great city. Time will not permit If 1t were otherwise a approrriate, for me to attempt to portray their characters or even to mention tneiT names. There is one, however. whom lion. His name and fame in judicial sta tion are still dear to you and here ne lived out his beautiful manhood. Wn0 can forget Judge William s. Muoo ot JeersGn He iudse Ts: but his great fame was to he known and deserved to be known among men as the peacema,kSeSE ,,SsS Judge" Many were the law sults Wnlch yTtisiar, a Mudd settled to the sattsfac- ton of his neighbors outside his court, God keep his memory green. tApplause)
 :"The administration of justice Is the noblest function which can be commit ted to man. I know you are worthy high priests at the altar of justice. rely upon your aid. kindness and forbearance to enable me fully to discharge the high duties which have been intrusted to