The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-22
JUDGE PARKER WAS IGNORED Banquet of New York
 City Bar. HE MADE BsIEF ADDRESS Speakers Eul0giz: Him as
 Lawyer and Judge. Representatives of Both Parties Unite In Paying Respects to Candidate
 on His Reappeara.ee In Court Circles.
HE MADE B.tIEF ADDRESS

WILT NAkSASSs
 New York. Dec. 21.--Alton Brooks Parker. former Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals and Democratic cam didate for the Presidentcy in the last Democratic campaign, was a guest of honor tonight at a dinner at the Wal dorf-Astoria.
 The dinner was given by the bench and bar of the city of New York, and Republicans and Democrats alike were present to honor the Justices return to the practice of law. Among the 450 who attended were many of the most prominent members of the legal profess sion in this city. Former Justice D. c. Herrick was also guest. s
 Justice Marian O'Brien of tho apei- late division of the Supreme Court was the presiding officer. The. speakers ln- ciuded former Governor F. s. Black, former Secretary. of War Elihu Root. William S. Hornblower and Judge Par ker. '
 The list of subscribers included near ly all of the Justices of the Supreme Court and other courts of the city.
 Judge Parker was the center of a group of we'll wishers during the great CT part of the evening.
 Mir. o'Brien proposed toast to the President of the United States, after which he read short letter of regret from Presiding Justice Van Brunt of the appellate division, who was to have presided. Tn his opening address Jus tice O'Brien expressed the hope that Judge Parker had put aside the ermine for but short time, and that he would wear 1t again
 This is the occasion." he said, in conclusion. 'of honoring an honest judge, who has filled his office to the greatest of his ability"
 John B. Parsons was the next speaker.
 Judge oBrien then asked for toast to Judge Parkers professional long life and happiness It was drunk with cheer. When the Judge rose t. speak, the diners arose, waved hand kerchiefs and eheered 's.
 Judge Parker speaks.
 Judge Parker expressed his gratitude to his hosts for the cordial welcome extended to him in becoming member of the bar in this city.
 The notable absence of jealousy and the readiness of its members to recog- .nize and applaud the worthy perform ances of each other were conditions, he said, that have always made the practice of the profession of law in the city of New York exceedingly attract i've, and many have come here from other places. not only in anticipation of the substantial rewards they might meet with and in the hope of a wider sphere of active usefulness, but also to be associated with the tradition of the bar here with the ambition to be .tx. ha of har
 In speaking of the movement to re- form the Judiciary. Judge Parker said:
 Tremendous strides have been made in recent years. in the direction of re- electing, with the concurrence of both parties, judges worthy Of our best tra- ditions. The healthy public sentiment on that subject which now prevails has been mainly developed under the guidance of the members of the bar toward which the profession of this city has contributed more than It's share"
 In conclusion Judge Parker said:
 "I thank you for this kindly wei. come to your ranks. and If while a member of the bench. I succeeded in con tributing in some small degree toward the maintenance of such a Judicial standard as we all would have, I beg you to regard 1t as an assurance of an earnest desire on my part to work side by side with you in your efforts to keep up the present high professional stand ing which the bar enjoys as well as to uphold and strengthen our Judiciary, whether local or State; judiciary to which we give unhesitatingly our con- fidence and affection. /
 Elihu Root spoke in part as follows:
 "JJpou the observation and expert
 s.t. long to any but my leader. MT. Par sons. and out of full heart of friend ship and warm regard for the guest we honor, it is a pleasure, more than a pleasure, it is a delight to add my voice to the expressions of esteem we give him here. I can say no inter ests, when committed to Judge Par ker's hands, have not had just and up- right consideration. We welcome him to our bar because we are proud of him and proud of our bar.
 Tt Is no cause of regret that you have laid down judicial honors to be- come a member of the bar. Your po- sition you take now is one of no less opportunity than the one you have re- signed. You will be engaged in one of the most ennobling occupations. You will not be asking for favors. but demanding rights, speaking in the voice of law. which is superior to all offices. all judges. all powers no mat ter how great they may be.
 No nobler office can be assumed by any man than the great office you will take. But with all that, my dear Judge, we wish you were a judge again. We would like to feel again the kindly gentle nature. the nobility of character which makes us all love you. We wish you, with all our hearts, happiness. success and a fu- ture which man who does his duty ought to have in freedom"
 William B.~Hornb1ower B said in con- cluding his address:
 "This is a remarkable tribute to Judge Parker as man, as 1t comes from men of both political parties af- ter a hot campaign. It is unusual that after such a campaign of turmoil we should come together to honor him as v1aan