The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-20
H0SMER LAUDED IN
PRESENTATION
Of PICTURE
ALFRED LuckiNG PAYS SPLEEN.
DID TRIBUTE TO JuRisT WHEN
MELcHER's PAINTING Is HAND
ED OVER TO WAYNE COUNTY.

The presentation OF the picture or
Judge George S. Hosmer to the coun-
ty OF Wayne. took place in circuit
court room No. q at noon Saturday.
and was q fitting testimonial 10 the
esteem in which the Judge is held by
the members OF the bar and by the
citizens OF the county
The presentation address was de.
livered by Alfred Lucking. who said
in part:
Gentlemen OF the board OF auditors
OF Wayne county, To present TO you as
the representatives OF this great
affectionate bar, the noble portrait OF "A
noble Judge. by recognized noble in
the realms OF art, Is the pleasing duty
assigned TO me BY the committee of the
bar.
For now more than 81 years. George
=. liosmer has adorned and honored the
| bench OF the circuit court for the
county OF Wayne. While 1t is true that
In the course OF nature, he Will serve
at least as many more years. yet II Is
hitting and appropriate that his notable
and acceptable service for the striking
period of Il years should be recognized
and marked In this way.
or even. judicial temperament. great
urbanity or manner. and uniform
courtesy 10 all alike. he has endeared
himself to the bar, so that this beau
| tiful portrait comes as natural ex-
preston or their hearts, as spontane-
| ously AS the Hover from the ground,
under sunshine.
Judge IIosmer's honesty has never
been questioned. his ability Is OF the
highest. his knowledge and legal learn
Ing OF the deepest. but conspicuous
above all is his absolute impartiality.
AS Judge. he has neither faVoiites.
nor enemies. The rich and the poor
the weak and tho strong stand equal
| at his bar. Mistakes he has made
who has not? Errors OF Judgment will
! creep in This Is but saying that
Judge iiosmer is human.
But In most generous measure and
in ilawless quality he possesses sin,
cere heart, intellectual honesty. and
moral COURAGE. rarest OF human vir-
tues.
| Ever since Michigan became a state
all our circuit Judges have been chosen
by the people. and the results for 20
years. in the average character. integ-
rity and ability Of the judges chosen.
! from a statewide view, have singu-
larry proven the wisdom OF the fathers.
That the ,people. are capable that
| they are discriminating that they
and faithful service is exemplined In
! the career OF the subject OF this por-
| trait. Without machine, without the
use OF money. WITHOUT trnckiin In, TO
political methods. In fact. with singu-
lar disregard OF al politics. he has
been constantly and steadily support
To commemorate life of honorable
| service. We give you work or
genius
II shall long be priced by this COM
munity. not alone for it's chief pur-
pose. namely: to hold in honor the
name and memory OF Hosmer. but for
It's own worth AS a masterpiece OF por-
traIture. IL possesses for us "A peculiar
charm, because the celebrated artist
was himself Detroit boy. who has
won fame In the art centers OF the
| world.
AS the years roll on. subject after
subject will be added to these walls.
and decorative paintings will adorn
these ceilings. but never will this
example be surpassed either I'm the
quality OF the art or the interest which
attaches to the linking OF the names OF
Melchers and Hosmer
Auditor Milton Oakman made the
speech Of acceptance. on behalf OF the
county. 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,
not only among the lawyers and res
idents OF Detroit. but among the citi-
zens OF the county from the country
districts.
Judge Hosmer replied I'm few words.
Inc occasion was not one Tor speech
making. he said. He expressed his
satisfaction at the honor shown him
Il am indeed grateful" he said
now that have passed the meridian
OF life to know that I am held In such
degree OF confidence as has been dis
played in the speeches made and In
the presentation OF the portrait"
The presentation was made I'm the
presence OF a large number OF mem
bers OF the Detroit bar association
the county officials and a few special
| friends. The only ladies present were
Mrs. Hosmer and two daughters.
The picture il a life-size painting
by Carl Melchers. the well-known De.
troit artist. The picture Is enclosed
In an elaborate gold frame and hangs
In room No. 6. the chancery room
The picture shows the Judge in the
position he usually assumes when ad
dressing jury. One hand rests light
ly on table. while the other Is thrust
carelessly In his trousers pocket.