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MR. GEORGE BODEN, Q.C.

Mr. George Boden, Q.C., recorder of the borough of Derby, died at his residence, 7, Queen's-gardens, Hydepark, on the 10th inst., in his sixty-fourth year. Mr. Boden was the youngest son of the late Mr. John Boden, of Edmaston Hall, Derbyshire, and he was born in 1816. He was educated at Rugby and at Trinity College, Cambridge, and was called to the bar at the Inner Temple in Easter Term, 1841. He joined the Midland Circuit, and the Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Birmingham Sessions, and he obtained a considerable share of business at the sessions and assizes. He became a Queen's Counsel in 1862, but he had ceased to practice. Mr. Boden was recorder of Stamford from 1855 till 1859, when he was appointed recorder of Derby, and he held the latter office until his death. He was a bencher of the Inner Temple, having been treasurer of that society in 1876. The deceased was twice married-namely, in 1845 to the daughter of Mr. John Perfect, of Pontefract, and in 1863 to the daughter of the Rev. William Worsley, rector of Bratoft, Lincolnshire.

MR. JAMES GIBSON, Q.C.

Mr. James Gibson, Q.C., died at his residence, 35, Mountjoy-square, Dublin, on the 5th inst. Mr. J. Gibson was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, where he graduated B.A. in 1826 and M.A. in 1832. He was called to the Irish bar in 1828, and practised for many years on the North-East Circuit. In 1869 he received a silk gown from Lord O'Hagan, and he was for several years county court judge and chairman of sessions for the county of Donegal. In 1837 Mr. Gibson contested the borough of Belfast in the Liberal interest, and was returned at the head of the poll, but he was afterwards unseated on petition. He had been a commissioner of National Education in Ireland since 1848, and he was a member of the Senate of the Queen's University.

Societies.

SOLICITORS' BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION. The usual monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of this association was held at the Law Institution, Chanceryiane, London, on Wednesday, Febuary 11, the following directors being present (Mr. S. Smith in the chair):-Messrs. Asker (Norwich), Brook, Hedger, Gregory, M.P., Kays, Keen, Paterson, Pennington, Rickman, Rose, Roscoe, Styan, Veley (Chelmsford), Williamson, and Woolbert (Mr. Eiffe, secretary). A sum of £185 was distributed in grants of assistance among eleven necessitous families of deceased solicitors, members and non-members; eight gentlemen were elected members of the association, and otuer general business transacted.

Law Student's Journal.

LAW STUDENTS' DEBATING SOCIETY,

A meeting of the above society was held on Tuesday evening last at the Law Institution, Chancery-lane, Mr. A. M. Ellis, L.L.B., in the chair. The following question was discussed :-" Bequest of a sum of money to trustees on trust to repair certain tombstones thereout, and to pay the surplus to A. The first trust being void, is A. entitled to the whole fund?" The question was opened in the affirmative by Mr. J. W. Evans, B.Sc. Mr. Lloyd Jones supported the negative side of the question. Messrs. J. K. Wright, E. Williams, C. E. Barry, and E. G. Spiers then addressed the society on the subject, and Mr. Evans having replied, the question was decided in the affirmative by a majority of ten. At the meeting of the society on Tuesday next the following question will be discussed:-"Is it desirable to increase the number of national holidays!"

UNITED LAW STUDENTS' SOCIETY. The society met at Clement's-inn Hall, Strand, on Wednesday last, 18th inst., Mr. W. C. Owen in the chair, when Mr. A. H. Spokes moved "That the centralizing tendencies of the present Government are opposed to the free spirit of English institutions." Messrs. W. Shirley Shirley, W. Dowson, W. T. Synnott, and W. F. Hamilton supported; Messrs. E. Rundle Levey, C. Kains-Jackson, and C. Parsons opposing. The motion was carried by a majority of three.

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On Wednesday next the society is to hold its sixteenth annual inaugural meeting at Clement's inn Hall, Strand, at 7.30. p.m. Mr. Farrer Herschell, Q.C., M.P. is to preside, and will be supported by Messrs. W. Digby Seymour, Q.C., A. S. Eddis, Q.C., J. Morgan Howard, Q.C., C. Locock Webb, Q.C., Montague H. Cookson, Q.C., D.C.L., W. Willis, Q.C., T. W. Snagge, E. H. Busk, C. Ford, W. A. Hunter, and F. H. Janson. Members are specially invited to bring friends.

BIRMINGHAM LAW STUDENTS' SOCIETY.

The first meeting of the spring session was held on Thursday evening, February 12, in the Law Library. Mr. G. J. Johnson presided. After the election of seven new members, the passing of votes of thanks to Messrs. C. J. Edwards and A. L. Crockford for their services as hon. librarian and hon. treasurer respectively, and the election of Messrs. A. G. Hooper and W. E. Taylor as auditors for the year, a debate took place upon the following moot point:-"Can the law as to the contractual relations of husband and wife, as illustrated in the following cases, be regarded as satisfactory?"-Agar-Ellis v. Lascelles, 27 W. R. 117; L. R. 10 Ch. D. 48; 48 L. J. Ch. 1; 39 L. T. 380. Article in SOLICITORS' JOURNAL, Nov. 30, 1878; In re Besant, 27 W. R. 741; L. R. 11 Ch. D. 508; 48 L. J. Ch. 497; 40 L. T. 469. The speakers on the affirmative were Messrs. Edwards, Crockford, Smith, Samuel, and Dennison, and o the negative Messrs. Barrows. Platnauer, Rogers, Steere and Barber. After a summing up by the chairman, the question was put and decided in the affirmative. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting.

LIVERPOOL LAW STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION. The members of this association held a dinner at the Adelphi Hotel on Thursday, February 12. Mr. Charles Russell, Q.C., presided, and there was a large attendance of members and invited guests, among them being Mr. Pope, Q.C., Mr. Hopwood, Q. C., M.P., Mr. Gully, Q.C., Mr. Stone (president of the Liverpool Law Society), Mr. Segar, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Bremner, Mr. Collins, and many other members of the legal profession, and students. Mr. Aspinall, Q.C., recorder of Liverpool, had promised to preside, but was prevented from doing so in consequence of of the death of a near relative. After dinner the CHAIRMAN proposed the loyal toasts, which were received with great enthusiasm. Mr. SEGAR proposed the toast of "The Houses of Parliament," and coupled with it the name of Mr. Hopwood, M.P. for Stockport.

Mr. HOPWOOD, M.P., in responding, remarked that the House of Lords was entitled to the foremost place in the estimation of lawyers, as fully one-third of its members were lawyers, or descendants of lawyers, who had been ennobled. With regard to the other House, so long as be remained in it he should feel proud of being there. A solemn duty was put before them in representing the enormous interests of the Empire, and any man, be he an Englishman, an Irishman, or a Scotchman, putting his foot into that House must feel very much impressed with the necessity of maintaining the integrity of this vast Empire. Whatever might be at times the bickerings which took place there, yet, on the whole, the House of Commons stood out as the greatest assembly of the world; an assembly, too, that would last, because it was founded on the affections of the people, who continually renewed and invigorated it by those whom they sent there to represent them.

Mr. W. H. COLLINS proposed "The Bench and the Bar," associating with the toast the name of Mr. Pope, Q.C., recorder of Bolton.

Mr. POPE said the bar regarded with a great deal of per

sonal interest and very considerable hope the progress of the young men who were the members of that association. It was of the greatest importance to the bar that in that branch of the profession from which they derived their instructions, there should be men of learning, character, and integrity, who could maintain the high standing which the profession had hitherto occupied. He was old-fashioned enough to believe that there was an advantage to the client in the separation of the two branches of the profession, and he thought it was of the greatest importance that between those two branches there should be the most complete confidence, the most complete friendship, and the most complete reliance that each would perform its duty honestly, faithfully, and justly towards the other.

The CHAIRMAN, in giving the next toast, said: I now propose to you what is called the toast of the evening, and that is "The Liverpool Law Students' Association." I have to couple with it the name of your zealous and inde. fatigable secretary, Mr. F. J. Leslie, to whose exertions so much of the success of the society is attributable. This association, as you are aware, started in February, 1876. It has not, therefore, had a very long life. It began in a very small way, and it is now, at the end of something less than four years from its origin, able to reckon 200 members, thus showing that it has successfully appealed for support to those for whose benefit it is chiefly intended, and also has the support of those who, not students, themselves recognize the important objects and duties it fulfils. It is not confined to articled clerks and bar students, but by the wise constitution which governs it, it admits to membership barristers and solicitors. The objects of the society may be briefly etated. It is not a debating society only, but still it is a debating society. It is not for lectures ouly, and yet the members get the benefit of lectures. It is not for speech-making only, and yet the members have the opportunity of speaking. So that in these three things it supplies a kind of function which ought to be discharged by a law school for the education of youth. In one of his remarkable essays, Lord Bacon Says:-"Reading makes a full man, writing an exact man, and speaking a ready man," and you have in the case of this association, for those who have application and energy to avail themselves of its advantages, the opportunity of eultivating each of these three branches of knowledge. I should like particularly to say one or two words about that part of this institution which is undoubtedly one of its great attractions to the youthful student, and in my humble judgment one of its best attributes-namely, the debating part of the institution. First of all, men do not speak, and ought not to speak, without some preparation upon the subject, and therefore to debate means to read, with a view of preparing the subject. Another thing is, that reading, especially when you have to submit in form of speech the result of your studies, induces habits of reflection. And, lastly, the practice of debating enables a man to express the knowledge which he has, and the thoughts which are in his mind, clearly to the minds of others. The first thing which a man ought to do before attempting to speak is to satisfy himself that he has something to say; that is one of the most important things for a young man to take particularly to heart. Another point I might say a word about is as to whether you ought to commit to paper what you are going to say or speak extempore. Now, for my part, I think there is a medium between the two, and that is to sketch out what you are going to say; to arrange the method and order of proceeding, and afterwards to elaborate particular passages. This institution has had the advantage of lectures delivered by members of the bar, and I am happy to see by the reports that the attendance at these lectures has been very creditable; but there is one thing more creditable still, and that is that the members have, by their own exertions and by their own means, organized and, out of their own subscriptions, paid for these lectures. In addition to this there is, in connection with the society, the preparation of essays. Thus you have an organization highly creditable to these young men, by which they are, in point of fact, undergoing that best of all educations-namely, self-education. I venture to say that those who exert themselves in this way for selfimprovement will find their reward in occupying distinguished places in the profession to which they seek to belong. I beg to propose the toast of "The Liverpool Law Students' Association."

Mr. F. J. LESLIE, in responding, thanked Mr. Russell for the eloquent and complimentary terms in which he had wished the association success. They would, he thought, look back upon that day as a red-letter day, in fact they might call the past week a red-letter week, as in it they had elected their 200th member, and had also been able to write after the name of one of their most respected members the magic letters, M.P. It was a source of regret. to Mr. Whitley that he could not be with them that evening. That was the first dinner they had keld, but he hoped it would be by no means the last. All work and no play was just as bad for a corporate body as it was for the proverbial Jack, and he was quite sure all of them would feel the benefit of that social gathering. Mr. GULLY, Q.C., proposed the toast of "The Liverpool Law Society.' There was no one he felt sure who reckoned more personal friends among the members of that society than he did. He considered a law institution a very valuable one in any city. They were of the utmost value in keeping watch and guard over the profession, and all knew how admirably they performed their duties; law institutions were the modern representatives of the ancient guilds, which used to exist in every trade. The latter had become little better than eating institutions, while the former were in the vigour of their youth and would continue to increase in power. He

Mr. STONE, president of the society, responded. alluded to the great assistance they always received from the members of the bar. In connection with the somewhat vexed question of assizes, he thought if they could have three assizes at equal intervals, they would be able to get through the business satisfactorily. He concluded by proposing "The Health of the Chairman," remarking that in all probability his "brief" life was nearly at an end, and when he went to the bench, he had no doubt he would perform his duties as well as he had done at the bar. The toast was drunk with musical honours.

Mr. RUSSELL in thanking them for the compliment they had paid him expressed his great gratification at being present. Liverpool had peculiar claims upon him, because in Liverpool he got his first brief, and whatever success he had been able to achieve in his profession, had been due in the main to the support of his friends in Liverpool.

The proceedings then terminated, having been marked by great enthusiasm throughout. Songs were sung during the evening by various members of the association.

Appointments, Etc.

Mr. EDWARD CLARKE, barrister, who has been elected M.P. for Southwark in the Conservative interest, was born in 1840. He is an associate of King's College, London, and was called to the bar at Lincoln's-inn in Michaelmas Term, 1864, having previously been the holder of the Tancred Studentship. He practises on the South-Eastern Circuit and Surrey Sessions, and is the author of a treatise on "The Law of Extradition." Mr. Clarke recently declined the appointment of junior common law counsel to the Treasury.

Mr. JOHN EDWARD FULLAGAR, solicitor, of Lewes, has been appointed Deputy-Coroner for the Eastern Division of the County of Sussex. Mr. Fullagar was admitted a solicitor in 1879.

Mr. THOMAS GARMSTON HYDE, solicitor, of Worcester, has been elected President of the Worcester and Worcestershire Incorporated Law Society for the ensuing year. Mr. Hyde was admitted a solictor in 1859, and is clerk to the Commissioners of Taxes for the city of Worcester.

Mr. HENRY JONES, solicitor, of Colchester, has been ap pointed Clerk to the Commissioners of Income, Property, Land, and Assessed Taxes for the Borough of Colchester, in succession to Mr. Robert Cecil Laing, resigned. Mr. Jones was admitted a solicitor in 1854, and is clerk to the County Magistrates and to the Lexden and Winstree Highway Board. He has recently resigned the office of town clerk of Colchester.

Mr. RICHARD LOCKWOOD MAYDWELL, solicitor, of Brighton, has been appointed a Commissioner to administer Oaths in the Supreme Court of Judicature.

Mr. HORACE WILLIAM MACLEOD has been appointed a Puisne Judge in the Supreme Court of the Gold Coast Colony, in succession to Mr. Justice Marshall, who has been appointed Chief Justice of the colony.

MR. FREDERICK BLOMFIELD PHILBRICK, solicitor, of 18, Austin Friars and Colchester, has been elected Town Clerk of the Borough of Colobester, in succession to Mr. Henry Jones, resigned. Mr. Philbrick was admitted a solicitor in 1831, and is deputy-coroner in Essex for the Duchy of Lancaster. His eldest son, Mr. Frederick Adolphus Philbrick, Q.C., is recorder of the borough of Colchester.

Mr. THOMAS SIMPSON PORTER, solicitor, of Bedford, has been appointed a Commissioner to administer Oaths in the Supreme Court of Judicature.

DISSOLUTIONS OF PARTNERSHIPS. WILLIAM HENRY STEPHENS, PERCY KELHAM LANGDALE, and WILLIAM RICHARD EATON TURNER, solicitors, 30, Bedford-row, London (so far as concerns the said William Henry Stephens). The business has since been and will henceforth be carried on by the said Percy Kelham Langdale and William Richard Eaton Turner. December 31. (Gazette, January 13.)

COUNTY PALATINE OF LANCASTER.

HILTON HOUSE AND RED MOSS COLLIERY COMPANY, LIMITED.-By ar order made by the V.C., dated Feb 9, it was ordered that the voluntary winding up of the above company be continued. Hough-ton and Myers, solicitors for the petitioners [Gazette, Feb 17.]

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES DISSOLVED.

LILY OF THE GADLY'S SOCIETY, Waynes Arms Inn, Gadly's rd, Aberdare, Glamorgan. Feb 9 [Gazette, Feb. 13.}

Solicitors' Cases.

DIVISIONAL COURT.

(Sittings in Banco before KELLY, C.B., and LUSH, J.) Feb. 12.-In the Matter of Charles Blake, a Solicitor. Murray, on behalf of the Incorporated Law Society, moved to make absolute a rule to strike Mr. Charles Blake off the rolls of the court. It appeared from the statement

of counsel that the defendant was convicted on December 8, 1879, of obtaining £100 from Mr. Eugene Wason by false pretences, and was sentenced to six months' imprisonment, with hard labour. This rule was granted on January 21 last, and a copy was served personally on the defendant in Coldbath-fields Prison on January 26. Permission was legal adviser that he might have an opportunity of answergranted to the defendant by the Secretary of State to see his the rule, but no cause was shown.

WILLIAM CROOK and EDWARD SMITH, solicitors, Abchurch-chambers, Abchurch-lane, London (Crook & Smith). The said William Crook will carry on his business or profession of a solicitor, at No. 173, Fenchurch-street, E.C.;ing and the said Edward Smith will carry on his business or profession of a solicitor, at Abchurch-chambers aforesaid. February 14. (Gazette, February 17.)

Companies.

WINDING-UP NOTICES. JOINT STOCK COMPANIES.

LIMITED IN CHANCERY.

HAMILTON'S WINDSOR IRON WORKS, LIMITED.-Creditors and persons claiming to be incumbrancers are required, on or before Mar 13, to send their names, addresses, &c., to Frederick Whinney, Old Jewry.

Wednesday, Mar 24 at 12, is appointed for hearing and adjudicating

upon the debts, claims, and incumbrances

MISS LILA CLAY'S COMPANY OF LADY MINSTRELS, LIMITED.-Petition for winding up presented Jan 23, directed to be heard before V.C. Bacon, on Feb 21. Woodfin and Wray, Tower chambers, Moorgate, solicitors for the petitioners

SILVERTOWN LAND COMPANY, LIMITED.-By an order made by V.C. Malins, dated Feb 6, it was ordered that the voluntary winding up of the above Company be continued.-Marsh, Fen ct, solicitor for the liquidators

SOUTH KENSINGTON CO-OPERATIVE STORES, LIMITED -Petition for winding up presented Feb 12, directed to be heard before the M.R., on Feb 21.-Greenfield and Abbott, Queen Victoria st, solicitors for the petitioners

[Gazette, Feb 13.]

CLITHEROE LIME COMPANY. HORROCKSFORD, LIMITED.-By an order made by V.C. Bacon, dated Feb 7, it was ordered that the company be wound up.-Shaw and Tremelien, Gray's inn sq, solicitors for the petitioners

EQUITABLE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.-The M.R. has fixed Friday, Feb 27 at 11, as the time and place for the appointment of an official liquidator

GIBBS AND CANNING, LIMITED. By an order made by the M.R., dated Feb 7, it was ordered that the voluntary winding up of the above company be continued. Owles, Chancery lane, solicitor for the petitioners

LLANDRINDOD ESTATE AND BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED.-Pe'ition for winding up, presented Feb 14, directed to be heard before V.C. Bacon, on Feb 28. Swann and Co, Chancery lane, solicitors for the petitioner

LONGTON HALL HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.-By an order made by the M.R., dated Feb 7, it was ordered that the above company be wound up. Bellamy and Co, Bishopsgate st Within, solicitors for the petitioners

NATIONAL TEMPERANCE BEVERAGE COMPANY, LIMITED.-V.C. Hall has, by an order dated Jan 28, appointed Arthur James Hil', Finsbury circus, to be official liquidator

RAILWAY AND PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT COMPANY, LIMITED.Creditors are required, on or before Mar 19, to send their names and addresses, and the particulars of their debts and claims, to George Chandler, Coleman st. Apr 6 at 11 is appointed for hearing and a judicating upon the debts and claims

SUBURBAN FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCE CO-OPERATIVE SUPPLY ASSOCIATION, LIMITED.-V.C. Hall has fixed Feb 26 at 12, at 14, Chancery lane, for the appointment of an official liquidator

TRANSVAAL GOLD MINING COMPANY, LIMITED.-By an order male by the M. R., dated Feb 7, it was ordered that the above company be wound up. Tilleard and Co, Old Jewry, solicitors for the pet

itioners

[Gazette, Feb. 17.]

The COURT made the rule absolute to strike the defendant off the rolls.

Legislation of the Week.

HOUSE OF LORDS.

FEB. 12.-BILL READ A SECOND TIME. EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY (referred to Select Committee).

FEB. 16.-BILLS READ A SECOND TIME. PRIVATE BILLS.-Aberdare Markets and Town-hall, Aston Drainage District, Dearne Valley Water, Doncaster Corpora(Liverpool-street) Burial-ground, Clacton-on-Sea Special tion Water, Freshwater, Yarmouth, and Newport Railway, Kensington Improvements, Lancashire County Justices, Liverpool and Birkenhead Subway, Mersey Docks and Harbour Board, Rother Levels (Improvement of Drainage, Rye Harbour), Sea Water Supply to London, Vestry of St. Luke, Middlesex, Wakefield Corporation Water, West Wickham and Hayes Railway, Witham River Outfall Improvement, Woodside and South Croydon Railway.

FEB. 17.-BILLS READ A SECOND TIME. PRIVATE BILLS.-Accountants' Institute, Hendon Local Board, Trinity Hospital, Greenwich, Freshwater, Yarmouth, and Newport Railway.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.

FEB. 12-BILLS READ A SECOND TIME. BANKRUPTCY LAW AMENDMENT (referred to Select Committee). MEDICAL ACT (1858) AMENDMENT (No. 3). MEDICAL ACT (1858) AMENDMENT (No. 2).

BILLS READ A FIRST TIME. BILL TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO THE QUALIFICA-TIONS REQUIRED FOR HOLDING CERTAIN MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS (Mr. Errington).

BILL TO CONTINUE FOR A LIMITED PERIOD THE POWERS OF THE ARBITRATOR UNDER THE EPPING FOREST ACT, 1878 (Sir H. Selwin-Ibbetson).

BILL TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO THE SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES OF CERTAIN OFFICERS IN INDIA, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (Mr. E. Stanhope).

FEB. 13.-BILL IN COMMITTEE.

COMPANIES ACTS AMENDMENT (passed through Committee).

BILL READ A FIRST TIME. BILL TO AMEND THE ALKALI ACTS, 1863 AND 1874, AND 10 PROVIDE FOR THE MORE EFFECTUAL CONDENSATION OF NOXIOUS AND OFFENSIVE GASES IN ALKALI AND OTHER WORKS (Mr. Sclater-Booth).

FEB. 16.-BILLS READ A SECOND TIME. PRIVATE BILLS.-Burton-upon-Trent Corporation, Cardiff Pilotage Board, Cathcart District Railway, Chipping Wycombe Borough Extension, Denton and Haughton Gas, Gravesend, Northfleet, and London, Chatham, and Dover Railway, Helston Railway, Huddersfield South and East Junction Railway, Huddersfield Tramways and Improvement, Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Junction Railway and Dock, Hall Lighting, King's Lynn Corporation, Lancaster Corporation, Maidstone and Ashford Railway, Medway Conservancy, Northampton Tramways, Nottingham Corporation, Oldham Improvement, Preston Improvement, Rochester Corporation, Stapenhill Bridge, Swansea Harbour, Yarmouth Union Railway.

BEER DEALERS' RETAIL LICENCES.

BILL READ A THIRD TIME.

COMPANIES ACTS AMENDMENT.

BILL IN COMMITTEE.

ANCIENT MONUMENTS (clause 2).

FEB. 17.-BILLS READ A SECOND TIME. PRIVATE BILLS. - Dagenham and District Farmers' (Optional) Sewage Utilization, Elham Valley Light Railway, Plymouth, Totnes, Paignton, and Torquay Direct Railway, Wigan Improvement.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS QUALIFICATION.

BILL READ A FIRST TIME.

BILL FOR THE CLOSING OF PUBLIC-HOUSES IN ENGLAND AND
WALES ON SUNDAY, MAKING PROVISION FOR THE SALE OF
LIQUORS DURING CERTAIN HOURS FOR CONSUMPTION Off
THE PREMISES (Mr. Pease).

FEB. 18.-BILLS READ A SECOND TIME.
LEASES (referred to Select Committee).
MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS

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causes and actions with witnesses will be taken on Mondays also. Further Considerations will be taken as part of the General Paper in priority to Original Causes which have not already appeared in the paper. Unopposed petitions must presented, and copies left with the secretary, on or before the Thursday preceding the Saturday on which it is intended they

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February 25.-Messrs. FAREBROTHER, ELLIS, CLARK, & Co., at the Mart, at 2 p.m., Freehold and Leasehold Properties (see advertisement, this week, page 6).

February 25.-Messrs. HARVEY & DAVIDS, at the Mart, at 2 p.m., Leasehold Properties (see advertisement, this week, page 6.)

February 26.-Mr. A. MUSKETT YETTS, at the Mart, at 12 for 1 p.m., Reversions and Freehold Estates (see advertisement, this week, page 6).

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS.

BIRTHS.

ALLEN.-Feb. 14, at Atherton House, Victoria-park, Manchester, the wife of Charles Royle Allen, solicitor, of a son. EDWARDS.-Feb. 15, at 22, Oakley-square, N.W., the wife of Thomas John Edwards, of Lincoln's-inn, of a son. FRANKLIN.-Feb. 10, at 7, Trinity-place, Halifax, the wife of Harry James Franklin, solicitor, of a son.

HARBEN.-Feb. 15, at Trenton Villa, Primrose-hill-road, N.W., the wife of Henry A. Harben, barrister-at-law, of a daughter. MONTGOMERIE.-Feb. 15, at 1, Cromwell-place, S. W., the wife of F. Montgomerie, barrister-at-law, of a son.

DEATH.

BODEN.-Feb. 16, at 7, Queen's-gardens, Hyde-park, George Boden, Q.C., Recorder of Derby, aged 64.

Legal News.

Mr. Baron Huddleston is stated to be making favourable progress towards recovery.

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On Friday afternoon a deputation waited upon the Home Secretary respecting the Coroners Bill of the Government. Dr. Cameron, M.P., introduced the deputation, formed of the Parliamentary Bills Committee of the British Medical Association, and represented by Mr. Ernest Hart, Professor Swain Taylor (the author of a work on Medical Jurispruuence), Dr. Sibly, and Mr. Francis Fowkes. The points particularly discussed related to the clauses bearing on the qualifications of coroners, and Professor Taylor gave numerous instances in detail from his experience of more than forty years in matters of medical jurisprudence of failures of justice in poisoning cases owing to the want of preliminary scientific and medical knowledge on the part of the coroner. many of the instances which Professor Taylor gave this want of knowledge led to verdicts of "Accidental death;" but reviews of such verdicts had been followed by exhumation of bodies and proofs of criminal poisoning. It was urged that the law should allow of there being, as at present, medical coroners, or that the measure should provide the coroner with a medical assessor in such cases. Then, too, the deputation urged that it was unfair and unjust that the medical witnesses in certain cases should be required to give their services gratuitously, as in the case of inquests on persons dying in public institutions. The process known as "viewing the body" by the jury was described as "repulsive and barbarous," and ought to be abolished. Mr. Cross expressed himself as inclined to adopt the view that some medical knowledge was necessary for the guidance of the coroner, but he should have to inquire, before he decided the matter, the grounds upon which the Select Committee had made amendments in the Bill as first prepared, and he was anxious himself to give effect to the wishes of the medical profession in this respect, considering that it would be advantageous generally to the administration of the law in the country. He was glad to hear that the medical profession, as represented by the committee of this large and influential association, approved the outlines of the Bill in so far as it proposed an improvement upon the administration of coroners' courts.

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