The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-10-15
DISTINGUISHED
OKLAHOMA JURIST
HONOR GUEST OF
BAR ASSOCIATION

to secure more favorable legislation
for the development of this country.
He paid a tribute to the guest of
honor, in speaking OF his untiring work
for better laws for this country in an
early day, of his sacrifices to bring
the blessings of statehood and he pro-
voked laughter when he told of the
first statehood convention that was
ever called and of the triumph of the
guest OF homer over himself for the
chairman of that convention.
IL. H. Brown
II. II. Brown in making his response
to the toast proposed The Lawyer in
the Making Of a State made a very
learned talk that showed close
study of history and a trained and
q brilliant mind. One giant of the
law after another from John Mar
shall to the guest of honor at this
banquet occasion were taken up and
their brilliant work in forming states
were discussed. No man could listen
to such a talk and not be more i'm
pressed with the unselfish and useful
work of the lawyer in the building
of a nation. There were trails TO
blaze in law no less than in the will
derness and the lawyer has taken an
active part in both. The work of Cen
eral Sam Houston was euogiZed in
first building for the Cherokees, then
for his native state of Tennessee
then for the Republic of Texas and
then for the state of Texas. He spoke
of the brilliant work that Judge Rob
ert L. Williams did in the constitu-
tional convention as chief justice OF
the supreme court of this state, as
governor and next as a judge Of
the United States court
James II. Mathers
In response to the toast The Ok
lahoma Lawyer" James T. Mathers
spoke so brilliantly that there was
a spontaneous desire expressed that
the remarks be published in full, and
the Ardmoreite will respond with a
spirit of cheerfulness to that demand.
The Honor Guest
Judge Robert l.. Williams, the hon
or guest, made response to the toast
THE Lawyer and the Court" With
great feeling he expressed apprecia-
tion for the courtesy and honor o,
the occasion. Judge Williams has built
a life upon foundation of strength
and honor and he holds today the
highest place in the respect and affec-
tions of the men Of the legal pro-
fession in this entire state.
The speaker stated that in his opin-
ion the judge holds the highest place
in the functions of the government.
The legislature is expected TO make
mistakes, the executive is expected to
make mistakes, but the court is eX-
pocted to pursue course without er-
ror. The court must hold the conf
dence of the lawyers, he must eli
inmate all personal feelings and he
must not allow the sun 10 set upon
his wrath. and this same injunction
applies to the lawyer at the bar.
In these remarks which came with in
tense feeling and earnestness, Judge
Williams words found their way TO
the hearts of the banqueters and they
gave the meeting spirit that was
worthy Of such an occasion.
The honor guest spoke OF the re.
sponsibility Of the court in passing
sentence and the consequent need
Of skill in sitting evidence TO detect
falsehool for the protection OF the
liberties o. men and TO avoid the in
humanity Of one man from wreaiing
Jut punishment upon another.
The words of the speaker por-
trayed Cesire 10 arrive at truth and
with such a man on the bench of the
eastern district OF Oklahoma this por-
tion Of the state is rich in the pro-
lection that will be given to rghte-
Gus interests and the spirit o. law
will be adhered to.
Following is the menu served by
Hotel Ardmore:
oyster Cocktail
Young Onions Celery Hearts
Queen Olives Stuffed Olives
Consumme Julian
sauted Tenderoin OF Steak
Mushroom Sauce
French Peas Asparagus Tips
Mashed oPtatoes
Home Made
Head Lettuce 1000 Island Dressing
Ardmore Special Nut Sundae
Coffee Cigars
Cigarettes
The Local Bar
Members Of the Carter County Bar
present were:
A. T. West.
q. V. Parduo
j. l.. Hodge
j. Il. Williams
j. A. Bass
Guy p. Cobb
$. a. Apple
G. a. Spaulding
X. Il. Sneed
A. j. Hardy
7. Il. Orr
H. T.. Disney
]. r. Bristow
Ii. II. Brown
r.. ID. Slough
Guy H. Siglcr
J.. NJ. Jackson
j. Il. Champion
$. A. George
Charles Coal'ey
W. Il. Johnson
James Mathers
7. q. Gibson
r. A. Hefner
II. w McGm
Gene Cruce
W. |. Cruce
w. u. Potter
u. A. Lejbetter
Robert Lcdbettor
II. NJ. Furman
r. W. Champion
A. Eddleman
Ezra Dyer
l.. $. Dolman
II. G. Potterff
J. u. Moore
Earl Gray