The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-09-28
BAR PAYS TRIBUTE
TO JUDGE PEARCf

nam .. Evans, i. Alan GOlu5pOr0uSn, j..
Frank Turner, J. Frank Harper and
Levin Wickes) planned and perfected an
interesting and memorable trIoute t.
Judge Pearce on Saturday last in the
presentation to him of splendid oil
painting, done by .Waldemer F. Del
trich of Baltimore. The presentation
took place at 1890 in the Court House,
and was attended by many friends of the
Judge and invited guests, together with
the following representatives rom tn.
five counties composing the Circuit
Levin Wickes, W. W. Beck, Harrison
W. Vickers, R. Groome Parks, Scott
Beck and r. Hynson Rogers, of Kent;
Albert G. Towers, T. Allan Golds5orough
and Reuben Cory, of Caroline; ]. Frank
Harper and j. H. c. Legg, or Queen
Anne's; j.. Frank Turner and Nehemiah
Clark, of Talbot.
States Attorney Albert Constable,
who will succeed Judge Fearce, after
december J., presided at the exercises,
first introducing William S. Evans, Esq,
President of the Cecil County Bar Asso-
citation, who made the formal presenta-
tion address. saying in part
judge Pearce the members OF this
bar, as we'll as those of the other coun-
ties In this judicial circuit sincerely re-
greet that your term of office as cnie,
judge is so nearly ended.
In view of the eminent services SO
conscientiousiy rendered the State as
the presiding Judge of this circuit and as
associate justice of the Court of Appeals
of Maryland, which Offices you have
nv
courtesy and dignity, the members OF
this circuit feel that your retirement
deserves more than a passing notice
from those who have had the privilege
OF practicing in your courts and have
taken this occasion to testify their high
regard Tor you as a man and tne1r re-
spect for your great ability and impair
tiality as just and uprIgn, Juuge.
We do, therefore, take this opportun-
ity TO present to you portrait of your
self. which we believe to be fitting
tribute to you and it is intended as a
testimonial of our appreciation and re-
gard
In concluding Mr.. Evans suggested
that, should 1t meet Judge Pearce's ap-
proval, it would be fitting that the por-
trait should be placed in the Court OF
Appeals chamber at Annapolis.
Upon the conclusion of the address OF
presentations - presiding officer called
upno selected representative from the
par OF each county, Levin Wickes. of
hent, Judge Pearces horne bar, beine
the hrst introduced, followed by Sena-
Tor Frank Harper, of Queen Anne's, T.
Allan Goldsoorough, of Caroline, ].
FRANK Turner, of Talbot, and William
7, Warburton, of Cecil.
Mr. Warburton said, in closing his ad-
dress:
We're | to express my personal feel
ings upon this occasion, feel that such
remarks would be out of place and out
of time
i speak today on behalf of the men,
oers of this Bar | know tina, ever,
member OF the Bar deeply regrets part
ing with the able and upright Judge.
who will visit us in his Judicial capacity
no more
During the past fifteen years we have
become attached to him personally; his
genial, affable. kindly, modest manner
has won all of us.
During his entire term there has
never been momentary exhibition of
temper on his part, nor an unkindly
word spoken by him that would wound
the most sensitive nature. Gentleness
courtesy and kindness have been his
predominating characteristics.
He has always, on the Bench, upon
the street, in the office, or as guest
IN our homes been the same courteous
kindly modest, unpretentious gentle
man. 1t can be truly said that the peo-
pie have had confidence in his ability
and integrity, and have regarded him
as an able, just and upright Judge, and
that they now look upon his retirement
from the Bench as a public calamity He
can rest assured that he will carry with
MN INTO private life the gratitude of the
people of this State whom he has so
well and faithfully served in an exalted
judicial position He can rest assured
that the members of this Bar look upon
MIN as true. faithful friend. We are
glad to know that at the end of his Term
ne VIII lay off the Judicial ermine with
out single stain. We sincerely hone
that in the future, time may deal gently
with him. that his mental and physica,
health may be preserved for many years
to come.
we know that in the years that yet
remain to him, he will be cheered by
tn consciousness of duty, well and faith
tuliy done, and when he reaches the sun
set OF his mortal career he can calmly
gaze on either life, and here see nothing
to regret. nor there to fear
Associate Judges w. H. Adkins an6
r. B. Hopper were then introduced and
voiced their high esteem for Judge
Pearce rs man and a Judge, and their
deep regret at having to sunder the ties
which have bound them together in their
professional and personal relations
Judge Pearce then responded with dig
nifty and feeling, to the high tributes
which had been paid to his services as a
Judge and to his exceptional character
as man FL endorsed the propriety of
the law which effects his retirement, de-
spite his regret at the breaking up of