Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-11-18

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naturally strong intellect that his de-
cisions have come to be regarded by us,
in most cases, as the last and authoritative
word upon the subject.
There is no ambition so lofty as the
desire for useful and honorable service,
and when that ideal has been attained
the record should be written.
The members of the bar of this court,
therefore, pray your hOnors that this tribute
may be spread upon the minutes of this
court as token of our affectionate regard
for Judge Henderson as a man, of our
appreciation of his consideration and kind
ness as presiding officer. of our just pride
in his learning, industry and ability as a
lawyer and of our admiration for his
blameless administration of Justice as a
judge.
CHARLES w. PRETTYMAN,
BOWIE F. WATERS.
ROBERT B. PETER,
ALEX. KILGoUR,
W. OUTERBRIDGE SPATES.
Brief but touching addresses were de-
livered by Chief Judge Hammond Urner,
Associate Judge Edward c. Peter, Charles
W. Prettyman. Frank Higgins, H. W. Tai
bOtt Bowie F. Waters and R. E. L. Smith.
Judge Urner said:
Gentlemen of the Bar The resolutions
you have offered express in very fitting
terms the sentiments we all entertain as
we reflect upon the long and useful judi
cialcareer which has been brought to a close
by Judge Hendersons completion of his
term and his retirement from the bench.
You have paid most appropriate tribute
to one who as judge has commanded our
admiration for his capabilities, and who
as a man has won our affectionate regard
Judge Henderson, work upon the bench
has been characterized by the utmost fair
ness and thOroughness, by an exceptionally
high degree of ability and by conscien-
tious desire to do exact justice He had
not only the capacity. but the instructive
impulse to reach the right result He was
patient and painstaking in his investiga-
ton of every legal question presented for
his determination. He gave to every case,
without regard to its relative importance.
the very best of his talent and industry
We all know his devotion to the law as a
science and his familiarity with legal
principles enabled him to apply them with
ease and precision yet. he was not by
any means prone to indulge in mere tech
nical distinctions. especially when they
were opposed to the equity and right Of
the matter at issue. His judgment was
eminently practical and just. He was
strong both as trial judge and as a chan
cellOr. He had remarkably ready per-
ception of the central and controlling point
of controversy and a rare faculty for
clearness and comprehensiveness in the
statement of his conclusions.
For sixteen years he has served the
people of this circuit as their judge. During
this long period of time he has been hear
ing and deciding their causes, adjusting
their rights, redressine their grievances
and administering justice according to law.
He has occupied position which has kept
him in close and constant touch with the
active interests of the community and
which has afforded him one of the most
favorable opportunities that can anywhere
be found for useful service 1t must be
source of the greatest qualification to Judge
Henderson to realize that in retiring from
such service he takes with him so large
measure of cordial goodwill and appre-
citation on the part Of the public and of
warm affection and esteem on the part
of those who. like the members of this bar
and the present members of this court
have known him the most intimately as a
man and as a judge"
Judge Peter spoke as follows
Gentlemen of the Bar II have possessed
better opportunities for knowing Judge
. Henderson than any other man. When
+ seventeen years of age entered the Office
Of the firm Of Peter & Henderson as a
student Of the law, and for eight years he
, and sat side by side. After was adj
mitted to the bar tried many cases with
him, many against him and many before
him. The obligations owe him for the
, assistance he rendered me when student
! and the consideration he has shown me
since was admitted to the bar. it is great
, pleasure to me to publicly acknowledge.
I His unfailing courtesy to counsel, alb
sence from bias. rugged honesty and tn,
, ripeness Of his legal knowledge peculiarly
fitted him for the discharge Of the manifold
duties Of his high Office.
, Judge Henderson loves the law. grasp
! its niceties with quickness and pursues ii
5 intricacies with zeal and industry He Il
= self-made man. and in the forge o
!. necessity learned the Importance Of sub
9 stance. and fearlessly administered hi
g Office for the maintenance Of clean, decen
. and orderly government.
s las judge he has been able, courageous
D just. humane. and, in my estimation. as
jurist he has no superior upon the bencI
d Of Maryland.
He has well performed his part in pre-