The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-18

which is the keystone of the law. is permitted. ITO young men," he con cluded, '1et me add, you must conse- crate yourselves to the law and the courts which are the embodiment of the law"
 Insanity Topic
 Hugo Black announced that he had selected as topic of discussion In sanity as an assignment for Judge Charles R. Bricken to discuss before the association, but as other higher court justices were present he thought it best to withdraw this suggestion in view of the fact that the supreme court and the court of appeals had disagreed in case, which drew applause and laughter from his hearers. What is a Public Hearing" was next suggested, but uproars of laughter prevented dis course on this, and the toastmaster propounded an interrogatory to the justice on .'Is it Possible for a Law yer to Enter Politics2'
 Judge Bricken, however, gave a few of his experiences both as a judge and circuit solicitor which greatly pleased his hearers as evil denced by the applause which eaeh received Turning to a more serious vein, Judge Bricken spoke on the ideals which lawyers hold in theif chosen profession and stressed the point that no man, business or gov ernment can succeed without the lofty ideals which he declared must exist in the profession.
 Rail and Foam
 The humorous assignment given Judge John C. Anderson was Can the Bar Be a Success Without a Rail and Foam" but the chief justice smiled as he arose and taking the subject in the spirit in which it was given, after the laughter and ap- planse ended which greeted his pres ence, paid compliment to the local association and the light in which its members are held by the highest court of the state, declaring that the Birmingham bar compared favorab! y with the bar of any city in the na- ton and here called by name some or the great men that the district has produced who were members of The legal profession.
 Other speakers of the evening wh3 made short speeches included Golonel B. Manly Allen, Judge Joel E. Brown, Governor ONeaL Judge D. A. Greene and Palmer Bell Each of these speakers confined their remarks to the endorsement and expression of the honor conferred on the issocia- ton by the presence of the supreme and appellate court justices.
 Regrets Sent
 It was announced with regret on the floor of the banquet hdll that be- cause of sickness in theIr families, Justices Ormond Somerville, A. u, sayre and w. II. Thomas of the Su :. preme court were absent, and mes sages from each were received by the president expressing their regret. at- so that they could not attend.
 The banquet was a huge success. non political and purely a good fe .- iowshlp meeting, marked as it Was by the presence of the states emi- nent Jurists.
 Mrs. J. ]. Strickland of Birmins- nam, who possesses beautiful SO prano voice, entertained the assent . lage with two solo selections, "One Fine Day. from Madame Butterfly, and For You Alone" which re- ceived the ringing applause of her hearers. Weigand's orchestra fur. nlShed many peaptiful classical mum bers for the occasion and it was agreed that the meeting last night marked one of the most enjoyable ever held by the Birmingham Bar association.
 It is announced that the next monthly meeting will be held on the third Friday in March at which time A. Latady and Brenton Fisk will read papers on current topics, after which there will be round-table discussion. Sam c. Bowman, of the executive committee will preside, and every month thereafter the meetings will be held at the same time and are to be in the nature of social gatherings.
 On motion of Lieutenant Governor Nathan l.. Miller. the State Bar asso- ciation will be invited to hold its next convention in Birmingham with the Birmingham Bar association.