The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-12-18
BAR PASSES RESOLUTIONS OF
SORROW.

DAY morning at a meeting after The
opening of the December term OF
court, adopted resolutions on the
death of Charles Bayard Trail. The
meeting of the bar was held following
the call of the docket The resolu-
tons were presented to the associa-
ton by a committee composed of
Milton G. Urner, ST., chairman; ]. E.
r. Wood, F. C. Norwood, Charles NJ
] Gilpin and Frank L. Stoner.
The resolutions follow:
I'VE are again called upon to mourn
the loss of a fellow member of the
Frederick bar, Charles Bayard Trail,
for more than thirty years a member
! Of lie bar, deAarted this life on the
morning of December s, 1914, in the
| tifty-ergnth year of his age. Reared
in cultured Christian home; highly
! educated in the best schools; a grad
Uate of Harvard University and en-
dowed by nature with superior mental
talents, he was splendidly equipped
when admitted to the ba for a sue
! cessful career as a lawyer and would
doubtless have attained a high posi-
ton in his profession if he had con-
! tinued in its active practice.
But he was early appointed by his
government Secretary of the Ameri-
can Legation at Rio de Janeiro, Bra
iii, which position he filled with mark
ed ability and was frequently the
charge d affaires at that court during
the absence of the minister. Resign
ing his position as secretary and sub
sequently declining a re-appointment,
he was afterwards appointed United
States Consul at Marseilles, France,
where he again represented his gov
eminent with fidelity and great sue
cess. Returning to his native city,
instead of resuming the practice of his
profession, he was called to perform
civic duties of the highest order and
responsibility.
For years prior to his death he
was president of the Farmers and
Mechanics National Bank of Freder-
ick, one of the leading fnacial insti-
tutions of the county; was president
of the Washington Turnpike Company
of Frederick County; a member of
the Board of Visitors of the Maryland
School for the Deaf; a trustee of the
Frederick Female Seminary and
vestryman of his church, besides hav-
ing important private trusts requir-
ing skill, industry and sound judg-
ment. In all positions his conduct
was distinguished by the utmost tidel-
ity and strict integrity.
Mr. Trail was a Christian gentle
man OF high character. He was al
ways kind and courteous. He was
genial companion and true friend;
citizen commanding the respect and
confidence of all. He was a devoted
husband and affectionate father, and
his loss is deplored by all who knew
him.
Resolved, That this tribute be
spread upon the minutes of the court
and a copy sent to the family of the
deceased, who have our sincerest SYM
pathy in their great bereavement.
Signed,
MILTON G. URNER,
u. E. R. WOOD,
FRANK c. NORWOOD,
&c. NJ. GILPIN,
FRANK L. STONER."
was made by Chief Judge Hammond
Urner, who said:
Gentlemen: The resolutions you
have offered and the remarks which
have been made have expressed in
very appropriate terms the high re-
gard in which Mr.. Trail was held by
his fellow-members of the Bar. The
Court joins with full accord in the
tribute you have paid to his memory.
While he discontinued years ago
the active practice of the law, he new
er lost his interest in the profession,
and his associations with the Court
and the Bar were maintained until the
close of his life. We all appreciated
him as a man of sterling character
and as useful and helpful member
of the community.
He had an attractive personality, a
highly cultured mind and wide
range of knowledge. He was enter
tanning and instructive in converse
ton, and this faculty, combined with
| his unfailing courtesy and geniality
made him a most agreeable companion
Mr.. Trail was early diverted from
the work of his profession by being
called into the diplomatic service OF
hts country. AS Secretary of Lega-
ton in Brazil and as Consul at Mar
settles his record was marked by a
very high degree of efficiency and sue
cess. Upon his return to this city an
other avenue of opportunity opened
before him upon which he entered and
in which he soon developed into one
of our leading fnanciers.
"In his career as a diplomat abroad
and as a banker at home he demon
strated very clearly that he was pos
sessed of exceptional talents aid abil-
! ity. There can be on doubt that il
circumstances had not induced him to
leave the practice of the law for 9th
er fields of activity and usefulness, he
would have achieved success and dis
tinction at the Bar.
In the death of Mr.. Trail we are
bereft of one with whom we have been
accustomed to meet in frequent and
I familiar intercourse for MANY wears