Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-09-05
BAR ASSOCIATION
SHOWS RESPECT
TOITSDEPARTED
Resolutions on J. A. Magoon
and Judge Humphreys Are
Read in Supreme Court

Thirty members Of the local bar
association gathere1 this morning in
the supreme court foom to pay tribute
through pEsolyfions drafted and
through spkechSs, to the memory OF
two OF their dSeeased members. A.
Magoon aid T. S. Humphreys.
Resolutions for both men we're read
, and secdnSed to be spread upon the
minutes n the court. Attorney W. o.
Smith, one Of the three men present
who we're practising law in Honolulu
when Mr.. Magoon was admitted TO the
bar read the resolution to his mem
ory. The resolution which paid tribute
to Judge Humphreys was read by
Judge c. w. Ashford of the circuit
court, who followed the reading with
few words of respect for both the
men in whose memory the meeting
was held. :.
Others who spoke at the meeting
we're Judge W. l.. Stanley, Judge Alex
ander Lindsay, and c. 8. Franklin.
Justice A. G. NJ. Robertson closing
the session of the court with fitting
remarks in honor of the two men.
The following resolutions were read
and drafted upon the minutes OF the
court:
Resolved, That the members Of the
Bar Association Of Hawaii desire TO
express their sorrow at the death OF
Mr.. John Alfred Magoon, who had for
many years been a member Of the bar
of the supreme court of Hawaii and OF
this association. -.
Mr.. Magoon was an able member
of the bar of this court under the
monarchy, the republic and the Ter
ritory of Hawaii. He was vigorous
and active in both mind and body
and fearless in pursuing the course
which he deemed to be right. HIS
mortal life has been arrested In us
prime and the news of his accidental
death was a great shock to his friends
and those dear to him. =
The members of this association 1e-
sire to express their deep sympathy
for the widow and family of our de-
ceased brother.
Resolved, That copy of this reso-
luton be spread upon the records OF
this court and copy be sent to the
family of our deceased friend. r.
Resolved, That the Bar Association
of Hawaii would hereby express IFS
sense OF the loss sustained by SAID
association and by the bar Of this ter.
ritory in the recent death of our
brother, Abram Stephanus Hum.
I,hreys, which event occurred in this
city, August 10, 1916, as the result OF
a lingering illness which was borne
with exemplary patience and fortitude.
The brother whose untimely death
we now lament was stricken down in
the prime of his life and intellectual
powers. Born In MISSISSIPPI AZ years
ago he was admitted to the bar upon
attaining his majority, and, after
period spent in practise in Arizona,
he came to Hawaii, where he was ad-
mitted to this bar in 1896, since
which year he continued to practise
among US. ....
Upon the organization of the gov
eminent of this territory he was ap-
pointed by President Mckinley as first
Judge of the circuit court for the first
circuit, the duties of which position
he continued to discharge with signal
ability from the date of his qualifying,
July 5, 1900, until his voluntary retire.
ment by resignation, August 81, 1907.
Judge Humphrey was an able and
picturesque example of the courtesy,
the chivalry and devotion to duty OF the
type of lawyer for which the South
ern section of our Union has long been
Justly famed. Prompt, energetic ana
indefatigable in the execution OF his
professional duties, he also possessed
end displayed those qualities of mind
and heart which endeared him to
wide circle of friends, within and
without the profession. =
This association hereby most re-
spectfully tenders to the sorroWing
family and relatives of our deceased
brother the condolences OF its mem
hers in respect of their irreparable
loss.
Resolved, That this resolution De
spread upon the minutes of this court
and that a certified copy thereof be
transmitted to the widow and family