The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-07-29


tried he would not make many mis-
takes. Mr.. Davis referred to Justice
Brewer of the United States Supreme
Court and Judge De Haven of San
Francisco as examples of judicial'fear-
lessness. With a reference to the du-
ties of Judge, he closed by saying,
All we expect is kind and courteous
treatment, and we will give the same
to you
District Attorney Breckons said
there would be an informal meeting
later. He had the pleasure to well
come Judge Woodruff yesterday.
When he comes down to meet YOU"
the Federal attorney cautioned, don't
shake hands too hard with him. On
behalf of his department he promised
the judge amidst laughter they would
give him plenty to do.
Judge Humphreys said that as a
rule the reputation of a judge was
confined to the state where he had
been practicing or presiding. Judge
Woodruff's reputation had passed the
| bounds of his own state. Pennsyl-
vania had given many shining lights
to the judicial ranks, among whom the
speaker named Chief Justice Gibson,
Chief Justice Tillinghast and Judge
Sharswood. The ability of Philadel-
phia lawyer had come to be a pro-
verb and, although Judge Woodruff
may not have practiced in that city,
the old saying would doubtless be to
him an inspiration. I'VE have made
up our minds to like Judge Woodruff
the speaker concluded land if we
had not his conduct would have COM
PEELED us to do so. He will like Ha-
wall and Hawaii's people have made
up their minds to like him.
Justice Perry in few words well
coined Judge Woodruff on behalf OF
the Supreme Court.
Judge De Bolt said he would merely
Join in all the good things said.
Governor Frear, being called on by
Judge Dole, said he felt like an out
slder, having never been admitted &c
the Federal court bar. He was glad
to Join most heartily in the welcome
to Judge Woodruff, as member Of
the bar of Hawaii and especially as
the chief executive, as representing
the people and as one OF the people
He could assure the judge that ne
could count on the cordial support OF
the bar. Judge Woodruff had no'
E come here for the position or Tor tn'
salary. but had taken the Office fol
his interest in the work, in the Ierrl
tory and in the PEOPLE. They migh'
count on the Judge to join with them
to be one with them, pushing har'
J and in the right direction for the up
= building of Hawaii. He cordiah
= welcomed him as a member or I'M
l community.
Mr.. Breckons here rose to move tina
l Governor Frear be admitted to the ba
; of the United States District Court
. and that Judge Woodruffs first off
. cial act be to administer the oath t
/ the Governor
Governor Frear at once stepped I
: 1.-THE front, amidst the smiles OF al
= which he turned into laughter by say
e Ing that Mr.. Smith, the father of tn
I. bar, had asked for his certificate c
# character.
a Judge Woodruff, remarking that n
took judicial cognizance of the goo
# character of the candidate, administer
5. ed the oath to Governor Frear.
d When the Governor had been swor
s as a federal attorney George A. Davi
s made a joking inquiry as to whethe
h the fee had been paid. The Goyerno
II was aware of the requirement, or
l. least game to the hint, and steppe
l. toward the clerk asking what was tn
l. fee.
1t Zone dollar, was the reply, but
d is paid
1t Mr.. Breckons had quickly anticipa
% ed the Governor and put up the none
If The Governor was doubly surprised,
Of he thought the honor just thrust {
r. him would cost him ten dollars.
er Judge Woodruff, responding to a
le the words of welcome, said he ht