The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-22
A0sMER LAUOED IN
PRESENTATION
OF PICTURE
kLFRED lUckINo PAYS SPLEEN.
DID TRIBUTE TO JURisT WHEN
MELcHER's PAINTING is HAND
ED OVER TO WAYNE COUNTY.

The presentation OF the picture OF
Judge George 3. Hosmer TO the coun'
y OF Wayne, took place In circuit
curt room No. 6 at noon Saturday.
nd was fitting testimonial To the
steem in which the Judge is held by
he members OF the bar and by the
itizens OF the county
The presentation address was de-
vered by Alfred Lucking. who said
n part.
Gentlemen OF the board or auditors
pr wayne county, to present 10 you as
he representatives OF this great
bounty. In behalf OF an ao,niring and
noble judge. BY u recognized noble In
he realms OF art. Is the pleasing duty
assigned TO me b. the committee OF the
bar.
For now more than 81 years, George
IIosmer has adorned and honored the
bench OF the circuit court for the
county OF Wayne. While IL Is true that
n the course or nature. lac VIII serve
least as many more years. yet IL Is
htting and appropriate that his notable
Ind acceptable service for the striking
marked 9f f N rss sh %Ss be
or even, judicial temperament, great
hrbanity OF manner. and uniform
courtesy 10 all alike. he has endeared
himself to the bar. so that this beau
iful portIait comes as natural eN-
PRESTON Of their hearts. as spontane-
busly AS the flower from the ground.
Under sunshine.
Judge Hosmer's honesty has never
been questioned. his ability is OF the
highest. his knowledge and legal learn
ng or the deepest. but conspicuous
Above all Is his absolute lmpartiality.
As Judge. he has neither ravorites
hor enemies. The rich and the poor.
he weak and the strong stand equal
who has not2 Errors OF Judgment Will
trsep In. This is but saying that
Judge Hosmer is human.
But In most generous measure and
n HAWKES. quality. he possesses sim
ere heart intellectual honesty. and
hcsal courage. rarest OF human vir-
ues.
Ever since Michigan became a state
Ill our circuit judges have been chosen
py the people. and the results for 20
years. in the average character lnteS-
ity and ability OF the Judges chosen
arly proven the wisdom OF the fathers.
That the people are capable. that
hey are discriminating that they
recognize, appreciate and reward Sood
and faithful service Is eNemplihed In
he career OF the subject OF this por-
rant. Without machine. without the
yIse OF money without trucking TO
The Interests or 10 the mob. without
political methods, I'm fact, with sinEu-
ar disregard OF all politics, he mas
been constantly ana steadily support
Dd by the people.
To commemorate IA life OF honorable
bervice. We give you a work or
genius
munity, not alone for it's chief pur-
bose namely. to hold ia honor the
lame and memory or Hosmer. but FOR
Its own worth as a masterpiece or por-
AZ M lnF ttg a IaG HT
charm, because the celebrated artist
Was himself Detroit boy who has
won fame IN the art centers OF the
As the years roll on. subject after
bubject Will be added 10 these walls.
fnd decorative paintings Will adorn
fhese ceilings. but never will this
Example be surpassed either In the
duality OF the art or the, interest which
attaches to the linking OF The names OF
deichers and Hosmer.
Auditor Milton Oakman made the
speech OF acceptance. on behalf of the
Bounty. in which he endorsed the re-
marks OF Mr.. Lucking. Mr.. Oakman
referred TO Judge Hosmer's worth and
integrity. declaring that there never
was Judge held in higher esteem.
bot only among the lawyers and res
dents OF Detroit. but among the citi-
kCho vi NnC IOhuN9 llOih Allt COuutiy
districts.
Judge Hosmer replied in few words.
|The occasion was not one for speech.
making. he said. He expressed his
batisfaction al the honor shown him.
IL am indeed grateful" he said.
|'now that | have passed the meridian
pf life TO know that am held in such
tegree Of confidence as has been dis.
played In the speeches made and in
fhe presentation OF the portrait
The presentation was made in the
presence OF a large number OF mem
bers of the Detroit bar association.
bhe county officials and a few special
friends The only ladies present were
Mrs. Hosmer and two daughters.
The picture is a life-size painting
by Carl Melchers. the well-known Do
broit artist. The picture Is enclosed
I'm an elaborate gold frame and hangs
BIN room No. 6, the chancery room
The picture shows the Judge In the
position he usually assumes when ad-
dressing a jury. One hand rests light
by on a table, while the other is thrust
In his trousers pocket.