TESTIMONIAL TO MR STRODE.

Evening Star, Issue 3438, 27 February 1874, Page 2

TESTIMONIAL TO MR STRODE.

At a meeting of the members of the legal profession practising in Dunedin, which was held ah the Supreme Court House yesterday, the following resolutions were unanimously passed : 1. That an illuminated address be prepared and presented, on behalf of the legal profession practising in Dunedin, to A. R. C. Strode, Esq., (а) Expressing the deep and sincere regret of the profession at his retirement from the judicial station which he has for so many years adorned, and in the discharge of the duties of which he has ever been actuated by a keen sense of honor, an earnest desire to administer justice impartially, and in-which he has invariably manifested an ability and a laborious industry well worthy of a higher judicial position. (б) Congratulating him on his well-earned leisure and retirement. (c) Trusting that he may be spared for many years to come to enjoy within his family circle the retrospect of an honored and active life devoted to the public good. [d] Hoping that the Colony at large may yet in'some new sphere enjoy the benefit of his judicial experience and observation. 2. That J. H. Harris and H. Howorth, Esqrs., be requested to draw up the foregoing address, which, when signed, shall be presented in some suitable public manner to Mr Strode. 3. That Mr Strode be requested to have an enlarged portrait of himself taken by a photographer at the expanse of the profession; the portrait to be hung in the Resident Magistrate’s Court, with the sanction of the Colonial Government.