Proceedings (Volume 24-26) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1912. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... form, and we desire very much to have you here promptly at 8:30. We expect to have a good time. It is for gentlemen only. All our visiting ladies we desire to entertain at the Orpheum, and we would be very glad if you would give the names of them to Mr. Trefethen or Mr. Aylmore. You will find them always around here. Mr. Shank: Mr. President, I have been reminded of the fact, in the last few months, that there is no public record, such as is usually made of the death of our distinguished citizens, especially those who are members of the Bar or the Bench, made of our beloved late Chief Justice Dunbar. This Association has not held a session since he left us. It seems to me that it is the appropriate thing that action should be taken by this Association to commemorate his life and his works in some suitable memorial before the court of which he was a member and that, likewise, it would be appropriate that some token should be placed in that courtroom as a reminder of him, and to that end, I am going to offer, if it be in order, the following resolution: Resolved, That it is the sense of this Association that suitable memorial services should be held in the Supreme Court of the state in honor of the late Chief Justice Ralph Oregon Dunbar, and that some suitable token in the form of a bronze bust or painting be presented to the court by this Association in honor of the memory of Judge Dunbar; And be it further resolved, That a committee of five be appointed by the President of this Association to arrange with the Supreme Court for the holding of such services, to raise whatever funds are necessary, and to do any and all other things necessary to carry out the purposes of this resolution. I move you the adoption of this resolution, Mr. President. The Secretary: I sec...