Evening journal., 1908-11-28

nature, It might have brought grave
depression and gloom. Not so TO him.
Never for a moment did It change the
equanimity with which he faced life
and its duties
The Bar may well cherish his mem
ory Let us be proud Of his career;
proud that we had such a son, born
here in this city; proud Of the luster
cast upon the profession, both while he
was at the Bar and or the Bench. by
one whose portrait is to adorn these
walls while the Republic endures."
Judge cray's Words
Judge George Gray spoke as follows
IN accepting the portrait:
we have listened with great inter-
est to what has been said by
Mr.. Nlelds and Mr.. Higgins. in pre-
senting on behalf OF his family this ex-
cellent portrait OF the late Judge
Wales. A good man and a just judge
we do well 70 honor his memory by
these ceremonies to-day That they
are not merely perfunctory, is testified
by the attendance here this morning
OF those who knew, loved. and admired
him in his lifetime. He has gone so
In this community WHO cannot recall
the charming personality of this good
man, who walked IN and out among us
for so many years. His judicial career
was an extended one, comprising a
long term on the state bench, as well
as his service in his latter years upon
the Federal bench and it was one Of
great credit 20 himself and usefulnss
10. he ,,af
for law. which Is the surest bulwark of
free institutions, was Strengthened by
his admiration of the judicial office.
and his memory win long be cherished
among the valued traditions of the
bench and bar OF this state
The gift OF this portrait Is CRATE
fully received by the court May it
long adorn these walls and scrve to
remind all who look upon II Of those
sterling qualities Of good citizenship
which the life and judicial career OF
Judge Wales so conspicuously Illus
trated"
Judge Bradford Accepts
Judge Edward G. Bradford. I'm ac-
cepting the portrait on behalf OF the
district court, said:
oARWAHh tiiNuAtN u the memory OF
the worthy and loved. no longer within
the sphere Of bodily sense, must ever
be grateful and helpful to us who yet
remain. Wo still admire them; we still
love and draw inspiration from them.
The fragrance Of summer blossoms
clings to the recollection of their vir-
tues and reminiscence thrills us with
subtle sweetness. Tinged with sad
ness such retrospection may be: but
elevating and ennobling it surely is
But few words shall be added by me to
what has been so well and eloquently
said BY Mr.. Higgins and Mr. Nields on
this occasion. I shall not attempt Ia
enter upon an extended eulogy OF
Judge Wales. Nor shall / dwell upon
the honor and success which attended
and crowned his judicial career. ]
shall refer I'm few words rather to
some Of those qualities which won for
him the affection Of those who knew
him and commanded the esteem and
admiration of the community at large
Judge Wales was refined and culti-
waited Christian gentleman, Of scholar
~ tastes and attainments, polished
manners, courteous bearing. great deli
cacy of feeling and the incest sense
Of honor. Worth, dignity and cordial
ity combined to produce in him q
charming personality. He was a pa
triotic and useful citizen, deeply con-
cerned in all matters promotive Of the
material, moral and religious growth
Of the community. Altruism was ar
essential part Of his nature. Bitter.
ness found no abiding place In hi
breast. but tolerance toward the weak
ness and failities of others. and mod
est charity. As closely as anyone o
whom I have knowledge he conforme,
to the Supreme command Of love Il
God and ones neighbor. He wal
adorned with the judicial gems Of pa.
tience and gentle consideration towar,
youthful or inexperienced practition
ers who appeared before him. n,
harsh criticism or contemptuous re
buke. but kindly words Of encourage
ment fell from his lips. Judge Wales
was my fathers friend. He was m,
friend l think OF him with admiration
and affection. He was good and true
No one can gaze upon this admirable
portrait and be otherwise impressed
The excellence of his nature shine
outward from his inner being and a.
lumes his face with the radiance o
virtue. II is a privilege and a grea
pleasure TO have his picture here. T,
me and to others coming within thes
wall It will remain a source at once o
inspiration and emulation"