The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-10-21
BAR PAYS TRIBUTE TO
HUMBLE COLORED MAN

ianito- add assistant in the State Law
Library. AS an evidence of esteem of
white men for colored man, the meet
ing was as remarkable as it was i'm
pressive.
Men representative of all branches
Of the legal profession were present
at the meeting, all of them at some
time or other having been the recipients
OF the efficient services of the man
whose memory they desired to honor.
Judge J. H. Ingram, OF the Law and
Equity Court. presided, and Maurice
a Powers. acted as secretary, In
opening Judge 1ngcam said:
Gentlemen. this meeting. as you
know was called in order that the
Richmond Bar Association might pay
soise fitting tribute o the memory OF
our late assistant, who although a
colored man. was one of us. Ever
since l nave been member of this
bar l have known Edward Brown and
he had always proved faithful. cour-
teous. efficient in the many services l
:
rian and good citizen
The following committee was APP
pointed 10 prepare syiteole resolutions
for adoption: Colonel George Wayne
Anderson. Preston Cooke, samuel a
Anderson, Henry 1aylcr, Jr, Judge
George L Christian. Henry c. Rely,
| q. Carleton jackson, Charles V. Mere
dith, Thomas P. Bryan.
| Resolutions Adopted.
! These We're the resolutions;
! THE bench and bar of the city of
! Richmond, having learned of the sud-
| den death of Edwa.-- 5. Brown, colored,
! who has for forty years acted as jan
| itor and assistant in the State Law
Library. and having met TO give ex-
! preston 10 the sorrow and regret
excited by the death of one who was
held in such gh esteem by them, do,
therefore. now declare: (;
That Edward S. Brown was man
who we'll deserved and fully received
the unqualified respect and confidence
of bench and bar. His faithfulness to
his duties. his respectful and respect
able demeanor, his kindness and in
slant willingness to oblige were de-
serving of tho highest praise.
His extraordinary knowledge of
legal photography and the cheerful
and valuable aid to those seeking de-
cisions of the courts, or unfamiliar
with the reports, not only stamped him
as man of real ability, but served,
in connection with his other qualities.
TO arouse warm interest in his per-
sonal welfare.
BE it therefore resolved. That the
bench and bar of the city Of Richmond
DO here record their high esteem and
respect for Edward Brown, their ac-
acknowledgement of and gratitude for his
faithful service. and their sincere sor-
row at the death OF one who was a
friend. of whom they Will always re-
tain an affectionate memory.
Resolved, That a copy of these reso-
lutions be forwarded to the family of
the deceased and spread upon the min
utes of the Richmond Bar Associa-
ton"
Not Going Too Far.
In presenting the resolutions, Col
onel Anderson said:
In adopting these resolutions ! do
not think that this meeting is going
one step farther than it should go, for
believe that Edward Brown pos
sessed all of the fundamental virtues
which go to make the man. He was
worthy of all of our respect"
Referring to the late assistants SER
vices as a librarian, his wonderful
knowledge of law cases, and with all
matters connected with his position,
Colonel Anderson continued. He was
an extraordinary man; at times he
seemed TO me ineXplicable. In the
many years that Edward Brown served
us so faithfully | 40 not believe that
any man-any real man-who came In
contact With him came away without
having formed respect and an at
tachment for him"
NO more beautiful tribute could have
been put into words than that ex-
pressed by Judge George l., Christian,
when he said: Edward was nv
TREND. He continues This, in nv
opinion, is one of the most creditable
meetings ever held by this bar. 1t
Is put proper that we should pay this
slsht tribute 10 the memory of a man
VINO though of a humble position and
inherent race. served us so faith
iuliS' with SO much fidelity and with
such eheerfulness, r think it right
mat the Richmond bar should thus
snow that ii respects merit, no matter
| ny whom possessed"
| TO Send Floral Tribute.
On motion Of Judge Christian, the
meeting decided to send a floral tribute
to the funeral to-day, A representa-
ton OF the association will attend the
funeral, While no action was taken
at the meeting, It is probable that
a suggestion made that tablet be
! erected 10 the memory of the faithful
serYitor WIN later be carried out.
Letters and kilograms from members
or the association who are absent
from the city We're read, expressing
Alhelr regret at being unable to attend,