tion is not only on a high professional level, but is full of illustrations drawn from the history and literature of the past, and is withal so graceful in style that one almost wonders why he had not chosen to be a man of letters rather than a lawyer. Such qualities, such tastes, such life-time studies, the broadest humanity and a love of the companionship of men of kindred spirit made him the accomplished and cultivated-the all-round man of the world that he was. His predecessor in the office of Secretary has paid him this tribute: "It is not too much to say that the growth, influence and attainments of the Association in the last 10 years have been due in a large measure to the untiring industry, zeal and sound thought and judgment which he continually devoted to the Association as to a sacred cause "-the advancement of jurisprudence. George Whitelock's work for us can all be summed up in a word: He deemed it the highest of honors to serve the American Bar and he gave freely of his best to that service. We whom he served have surely learned well the value of that best. SPECIAL MINUTE ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION. The Executive Committee of the American Bar Association, saddened by the news of the death of George Whitelock, its faithful Secretary, pauses in its session of January 8, 1920, to place upon its minutes an expression of its sense of loss and of appreciation of his character. For 10 years Mr. Whitelock served the Association, its officers and members with zeal, fidelity, intelligence and judgment, generously devoting himself to his arduous labors without a single selfish thought of personal advantage. None but those familiar in some degree with the exacting character of the duties of the Secretary can measure the anxieties, or responsibilities, and the constant drafts upon time, energy and attention incident to the office. These Mr. Whitelock met with punctuality and dispatch. His wide personal acquaintance with judges and lawyers in every state, with statesmen at home and abroad, aided by a knowledge of affairs and of the amenities of semi-diplomatic correspondence, enabled him to meet situations of delicacy with tact and skill, in which a heavier hand or a harsher voice might have failed, and yet he never lacked the courage or the firmness to guard properly the dignity of the occasion. His high standing at the Bar, his professional knowledge, his cheerful readiness to keep step with advancing problems, restrained by a prudent conservatism and at wholesome respect for the highest ideals of the profession, qualified him as a useful and sagacious counselor in the preparation of programs and the adjustment of conflicting claims. His conception of the scope and purposes of the Association, his vision, his enthusiasm and his devotion of self expanded in exact proportion to the growing activities of the Association, whose honor and whose usefulness were regarded by him as among the most precious aims of the American lawyer. During his long term of service he co-operated heartily with his accomplished colleague, the Treasurer, and with 10 successive Presidents, who attested his worth. The varied curricula of the Association embraced papers, addresses and debates which have enriched the literature of the profession and won the respect of the practising lawyer and the studious jurist. As work increased his energies never flagged and not even failing health-the slow ravages of disease being apparent to all-caused a slackening of attention. Not until the shaft of the insatiate archer had reached his heart was he absent from the post of duty. His personal characteristics were worthy of the man and distinguished the administration of his office. Incisive in speech and vigorous in delivery, careful in the preparation of details and formidable in argument, he held in strict control strong natural powers of invective and of sarcasm tempered by courtesy of manner, although yielding nothing in conviction. To his friends he was ever loyal and to his critics he was always generous. His disposition was kindly and free from gall. In his hours of relaxation he was the most agreeable of associates, drawing freely upon his stores of historical, legal and literary knowledge, enlivened by incidents of foreign and domestic travel. A man of books, he was eminently practical and not without a fund of humor which moderated his judgments of men and of affairs. Of a high sense of honor, he scorned evasion and artifice and labored hard to advance the ethical side of the profession. Strong both in body and in mind, he never wittingly provoked antagonisms; he never cherished resentments, he never swerved from the path of duty, and he died like a knight on the field of battle, with his armor on. WILLIAM CALDWELL NIBLACK MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, 1913-1916. William Caldwell Niblack was born at Dover Hill, Indiana, September 5, 1854, the son of William E. Niblack, for many years a member of Congress from the Vincennes District and afterwards a Justice of the Supreme Court of Indiana, a man of strong character, high integrity and marked ability. After completing his academic studies at Georgetown University and his professional studies at the Cincinnati Law School, William C. was admitted to the Indiana Bar and began practice at Vincennes. He soon achieved, by his diligence and fidelity, a leading position at the bar in that section of the state. He removed to Chicago in February, 1887, where he continued his practice until he became, about the year 1892, actively connected with the Chicago Title and Trust Company. At the time of his death he was, and had been for many years, one of its Vice-Presidents and its Trust officer. He was a far-sighted and capable man of business and during his connection with the company contributed, in large measure, to the conspicuous success which that important financial institution has achieved. While in general practice he wrote an excellent and reliable work on mutual-benefit assurance; and later wrote several effective and instructive monographs on the Torrens System, land titles and kindred topics. Mr. Niblack was a man of rugged and forceful characterdirect and straightforward in word and deed, of unswerving integrity, of undeviating loyalty and tireless industry. He was a most capable administrator and executive, and bestowed upon all interests committed to his charge that unremitting attention which some men seem to reserve for their personal affairs alone. He may, in this impersonal devotion to duty, have made some enemies; but his loyal friends were legion. He became a member of this Association in 1906. The first annual meeting he attended was that at Chattanooga in 1910 and, except in 1911, when he was traveling in Europe, he has attended every meeting since. He was for three years a member of the Executive Committee and, when he was taken from us, of the Finance Committee and Chairman of the Section on Public Utilities, one of the most important sections of the Association. He was so cordial and kindly in all his relations with our members, he took such a hearty and unaffected interest in them and in the Association and all its concerns, that he was easily one of the most popular of that band of the faithful, in attendance at every meeting, whose presence seems so indispensable to the success of these gatherings. And now that he is gone, no one will be more greatly missed, none more sincerely mourned. A true friend, a frank, genial companion, a man who loved his friends and who commanded their affection in return, of hearty old-fashioned cordiality and hospitable kindliness, we, particularly those of the older generation, realize as the shadows lengthen that we shall not look upon his like again. But his memory will abide with us, together with an enduring and grateful appreciation of the privilege we enjoyed in our association and friendship with him. NAME. Alabama State Bar As- J. K. Dixon, Alexander Troy, Talladega. Montgomery. sociation. Arizona Bar Associa- Joseph H. Kibby, J. E. Nelson, tion. Bar Association of Ar- W. F. Coleman, Phoenix. Roscoe R. Lynn, Florida State Bar Asso- O. K. Reaves, ciation. Phoenix, tion. kansas. California Bar Asso- Bradner W. Lee, ciation. Los Angeles. Colorado Bar Associa- Charles S. Thomas, Denver. Pine Bluff. Little Rock. T. W. Robinson, of Connecticut. State Bar Association A. Heaton Robinson, James E. Wheeler, Bar Association of the Leon Tobriner, New Haven. Joseph T. Sherier, Washington. Fort Myers. New Haven. Washington. R. A. Henderson, Bradentown. Louisiana Bar Associa- Albin Provosty, Illinois State Bar Asso- Logan Hay, Boise. R. Allan Stephens, Danville. Indianapolis. Indiana State Bar As- Elmer E. Stevenson, George H. Batchelor, Indianapolis. lowa State Bar Asso- Charles M. Dutcher, H. C. Horack, Iowa City. D. A. Valentine, Topeka. J. Verser Conner, Louisville. Wm. Waller Young, Iowa City. Wichita. Glasgow. Maryland State Bar As- James E. Ellegood, Houston. Montana Bar Associa- Rudolf von Tobel, Lewistown. C. H. Skinker, Jr., (319) |