But, when I consider the standing and influence of this Association, the number and character and attainments of its membership, the good work it has already accomplished, and that which I know yet lies before us; and, especially, when I recall the distinguished gentlemen who have preceded me in this office, and their eminently satisfactory administrations, I wonder at my temerity in responding to your kind call. But I have one sure reliance, and that is that the uniform courtesy, consideration and support which I have known you to extend and manifest towards them, you surely will not withhold from me; and to all your labors for the advancement of this organization and of the profession, my own best efforts shall be heartily joined. Again, I thank you. I understand that the next matter before the Association is the report of the Committee on Nominations. Is the Committee ready to report?

RODNEY A. MERCUR, Chairman, Bradford: The Committee on Nominations beg leave to submit the names of the following for the respective offices, and recommend their election:

THE PRESIDENT: You have heard the report of the Committee, gentlemen; what is your will regarding it?

ALEX. SIMPSON, JR., Philadelphia: I move that the Secretary be directed to cast the ballot of the Association for all the officers suggested, except that for Secretary; and that the President cast the ballot for Secretary.

Duly seconded, and agreed to.

THE PRESIDENT: The Secretary announces that, pursuant to your directions, he has cast the ballot of the Association for the gentlemen who have been named for the offices of Vice-President, Treasurer and Executive Committee; and the Chair has cast the ballot of the Association for William H. Staake for Secretary of the Association. I therefore declare the gentlemen named in the report of the Committee on Nominations elected to the respective offices.

Is there any further business before the Association?

JOHN WEAVER, Philadelphia: I move that we now adjourn.

Duly seconded, and agreed to.

Adjourned.

THE BANQUET

On Wednesday, July 1, 1903, at 8 p. m., the members of the Association, visiting jurists and the many ladies accompanying them partook of the annual banquet in the commodious dining room of the Hotel Rider, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion.

President C. La Rue Munson, as the toastmaster, maintained his reputation for wit and eloquence, which he has had in the Association since he presided at the banquet at Cresson Springs in 1897. James B. Dill, Esq., of New Jersey, responded to the toast of "The United States of America," with an incidental reference to "Commercialism in the law."

Homer Greene, Esq., of Wayne County, responded to the sentiment, "Noblesse oblige."

George B. Gordon, Esq., of Allegheny, told us of “Causa proxima non remota spectatur," while the Honorable William U. Hensel, of Lancaster County, made us feel proud of "Qurselves."

Henry A. Fuller, Esq., of Luzerne County, in deference to repeated demands, made one of the charming postprandial responses for which he is noted.

The music was furnished by the efficient orchestra of the Hotel Rider.

In the point of attendance this banquet was the largest in the history of the Association.

The presence of the ladies at the banquet, a feature first introduced at Cambridge Springs in the year 1900, and since continued with the hearty approbation of the members of the Association, was again an added pleasure to the occasion.

The members of the Association are indebted to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Cooper, Mr. Wm. M. Montgomery and Col. John I. Rogers, of Philadelphia, for a delightful entertainment on the evening of Monday, June 29th, in the attractive little theatre of the Hotel Rider.