The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-05-04


Court are recorded in the State Re-
ports, and there was scarcely a ses-
sion of that tribunal for many years
that his business did not require
him to be present. AS a lawyer his
SUCCESS has been due to his exten-
sive knowledge Of the law, aud his
ability to apply it; and to his being
a safe advisor, a strong advocate, a
most desirable colleague, an honor
able opponent, and his unswerving
fidelity to his client. He has relied
upon the strength of the law to win
his cases, and has never taken an
unfair advantage through a techni-
cality. Always the affable and
courteous gentleman, to the young
er members of the Bar he has es-
pecially shown a most kindly dis
position, ever ready and willing to
advise and assist them.
LAS citizen Bloomsbury holds
him as one other foremost residents.
He has been one of the promoters
of her welfare in the matters of
education, religion, politics ana gen.
eral improvements. The inception
of the Normal School was the be-
ginning of progress here. Soon
followed the incorporation of the
town, and the consequent better
ments. Col. Freeze was one of the
organizers of the school, trustee
in the days when it cost money to
hold the position, as the trustees
were obliged to pay bills out of their
own pockets in order to keep the
school from the hands OF the sheriff;
still trustee when the school is the
pride of the town, and one of the
best in the state. He is also warm
supporter Of the Public Library and
vice president of its Board of Di-
rectors.
LAS churchman, he has for
twenty years or more been the legal
advisor to the Bishop in the posi-
tion of chancellor of the Diocese of
Central Pennsylvania, and vestry-
man. The tower on St. Paul's
church is monument to his liber-
ality.
with all his busy life and large
practice, he has been a constant
student of literature, and the pro
ductions of his pen are "The His.
tory OF Columbia County several
volumes of poems, and numerous
pamphlets on various subjects.
"Other positions which he has
filled are: Member OF the Constitu-
tional Convention of 1874; President
of Bloomsbury Bridge Co.; His
torianlof the Bloomsbury Centennial
1902; and he is now the President
of the Columbia County Bar Asso.
citation, and President of Rosemont
Cemetery Co.
1t is to such a busy and we'll
spent life that we come to do honor
tonight.
Dut ooihS ohS INA Sdy, AL lulS
is fulsome flattery.' l say it is not
hattery, because it is all true. l be-
lieve in taffy. l believe an ounce
of taffy given to man while he is
able to hear and understand and
appreciate and enjoy it, is worth
ton Of epitaphy served up after the
cold clods have ratified on his casket.
/ believe few words of commen-
dation spoken to mans living face
are better than columns of obituary
in the newspapers.
And now, to you, sir. on behalf
of the Bench and Bar of Columbia
and Montour Counties, l extend
most cordial welcome. We offer
you the bands Of admiring SONS,
and express the hope that all your
latter days may be full of peace, and
joy, and comfort.
Il propose that we drink to tnc
health of our distinguished guest,
our venerated friend, the lawyer,
citizen, churchman, scholar. and
poet, the Father of our Bar, Color.el
John Gosse Freeze"