The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17

A committee composed Of Judge
T. e. Conway, Michael Galullo, and
Glerin Carmody was appointed by
Edward Mascolo, president Of the
association, to canvass members on
the war bond drive and decide ac-
ton to be taken by the organization
In purchasing bonds. William B.
Fitzgerald and James E Mcknight
were selected as committee to take
proper action on the retirement OF
Miss May Somers, Librarian at the
Waterbury Bar library.
Ex-Mayor Guilfoile
The resolution drawn up on the
death Of Mr.. Guilfoile by Attorneys
Michael v. Blansfield, Dennis j. Sla-
win and William j. Lawlor, and read
by Mr.. Blansfield, states In part,
"As lawyer he was trier of the
first order-wise, thoughtful, kind In
his dealings with other members Of
the Bar, but firm to serve the in
terest Of his client. His knowledge OF
law was wide as also was his knowl-
edge Of human nature. He had the
confidence of many Of the foreign
born citizens Of Waterbury and their
confidence was never violated
The Bar suffered the loss of a man
in whom 1t had the utmost respect
and confidence not only In his legal
ability, but for his wise counsel, his
respect for the other mans feelings
and his outstanding and meritorious
service to the people over almost his
entire life"
James n. Lawlor
Attorney Finton j. Phelan read
the tribute to Mr.. Lawlor, which
states IN part: Jim Lawlor, as he
was affectionately known to men,
bers of the bar, had the liking and
respect of all Of his fellow members.
His business was carried out eff
GENTLY and in no case was there any
failure upon his part to meet the ex-
pectations of the most critical client.
Always courteous, considerable, and
anxious to meet all Of the burdens
placed upon him in the most cheer
full and efficient way, members Of
the Bar are going to miss him" At
torneys Humbert Mangini and Fran
els r. Reeves were on the resolution
committee. Mr.. Phelan rendered
personal tribute following reading Of
the formal statement.
Terence r. CarmOdy
Attorneys U. G. Church, Patrick
Healey, and John II. Cassidy drew
up the resolution on the death Of
Mr.. Carmody, read by Mr.. Cassidy
as follows, in part: ITO him the law
was something above and beyond
the ordinary callings in life. It was
never business but always a career
to which from his entrance into 1t
he brought an exceptional intellect,
a legal mind. outstanding 10 con-
centrate, unerring accuracy, dill
gence, and that necessary element
to success in the law, tact. Innate
breeding and refinement, princely
manners, constant courtesy, tenacity
of purpose, balanced sense Of JUS
tice. Christian spirit. rare Judgment,
and a sternees Of decision when oc-
casion required were his. To him life
was beautiful and he was ever happy
and smiled each day through {.
The elements, the characteristics re-
quired to create an ideal lawyer are
many, diversified, difficult, and per-
haps impossible to recite, but If we
were asked to give an example OF
the nearest ideal lawyer in this CON-
munity we would say Terence r
Carmody." Attorneys Walter Mon
agan, Maurice T. Healey, and Ma
thaniel Bronson added persona.
tributes In brief addresses.
At the opening otSoUSt. Mr.. Mas.
colo extended greetings of the asso.
citation to Judge John A. Cornell who
will preside here through the fal
term. The jurist said he has looked
forward to the assignment and an.
ticipates a pleasant stay here.