The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-04
Banquet T0JuST|CE
BRUCE WAS A
SUCCESS r.
Toast Program Exceptional
ly 1nteresting-Bruce
Club Was Host

h banquet rendered by the
Bruce Law club in honor Of Justice
ANDREW A. Bruce last night was one
to be remembered by those present.
IN addltion to he members of the
ciup. n banquet was attended by
PRESIDENT F. L. McVey, the members
OF the law school faculty and by many
! members OF the Grand Forks bar.
The banquet was served in the ca
paclous dining room of the Hotel Da.
cotah. and the elaborate menu was
placed before the guests in royai stvie'
Every detail of the arrangements had
oeen worked out perfectly and the
service was Of the best.
Prot. Luther E. Birdzell presided as
postmaster and introduced the sever
al speakers In a most happy manner
Inc ilrst speaker of the evening was
n. A. bronson, who responded to the
fession." Mr.. Bronson said that the
appointment Of Judge Bruce showed
that the law school students were re-
celVlng instruction from men who
Knew not only the theoretical side of
law but the practical side as we'll. The
appolntmen would, he said, bring
the law school into closer relation
snip with the legal profession of the
state.
A9ASoA oEOACs
The next speaker was w. s.. Siam.
naugh of Fargo, who spoke on THE
North Dakota Bar" Mr.. Stambaush
told briefly Of his experiences as a
practicing attorney.
referring to the law school,, the
speaker said that while Judge Bruce
had rendered invaluable services to
the school: still the real character of
the law school was determined by the
success and character of the men who
graduated from the institution.
Judge Templeton Next.
The Trial Judge" was the subject
OF a toast by Judge Chas. F.. Temple
ton. The speaker told Of some of his
early experiences on the bench, dat
ing back % years. He related many
humorous incidents connected with
practice in his court. Judge Temple
ton also paid a high tribute to the
ability Of the guest Of honor.
President McVey was next called
upon by the POSTMASTER. Owing to
the fact that President McVey had
been in Fargo and it was uncertain
whether he would return last night,
he did not appear on the regular pro-
gram. The speaker took occasion to
warn the prospective, against making
their profession a side issue to some
other business lest it should be ne
} elected. He also urged upon them
the necessity Of constant study to be
prepared for their work.
Lawyer and the. Court.
j. B. Wineman responded to the
toast, "The Lawyer and the Court
He took the opportunity to urge upon
the members of the Grand Forks bar
the advantage Of more frequent meet
ings in order that the attorneys might
become better acquainted with each
other and with the court. He said
that in this day of criticism, it was
the duty Of the lawyer to give every
aid to the bench.
The Law School.
O. 3: Burtness spoke on The Law
School," He told of the kindly rela-
lions existing between Judge Bruce
as dean and the students The pres
ent members of the student body and
the alumni, said the speaker. united
in wishing Judge Bruce h greatest
success in his new position.
Ray Pinkham was called upon as
a representative Of the Bruce club to
speak on Fellowship" Mr.. Pink
club and the aid which had been CIV
en- it by the man in whose honor 1t
was named. Good fellowship and
scholarship were set forth as the
prime objects Of the club.
Speech by Justice Bruce.
The last speaker of the evening was
Justice Bruce, who delivered a splen-
the Law" The character of h mar
was shown in his opening remarks
when he said. Il know enough about
football to know that there is always
a weak point in the opposing line and
that If you hit 1t hard enough o can
get through. I intend to hit the line
fair and square and II hard work will
| Al IL 7 vvSIH ~~N1.~ -~@S IN k10 fN4anh u
The speaker said that the courts
OF this country were confronted by
grave problems. 1t is no easy task
to guide the movements of a great ma
ton along social progress. The wis
dom shown by the courts in meeting
these problems. said Judge Bruce. was
remarkable and the unquestioned
courts is the highest testimonial to
their fairness. The people of this
country have come to realize that the
country must be governed by law and
law alone.
Judge Bruce said that there were
ideals in the legal profession and he
said he knew Of no higher ambition of
country fit for the exercise Of demo-
cratic government. One Of the essen
tials of such a government is a fear
less judiciary.
A letter was read from Governor
John Burke expressing his regret ut
not being present and extending kind
est regards to every n around the
festal board
The following letter was also read
by the POSTMASTER.
Bismarck. N. D.. Nov. 2. 1911.
Mr.. r. c. Pinkham. President Bruce
Law Club, care Prof. L. E. Bird
zell. Grand Forks. n. D.
My dear Sir: Your invitation
through me to the members OF this
court to attend a banquet to be given
is at hand ON rof beS b. ~ Of Sut the m nrune
bers OF the court I am directed to say