earnest solicitation that he would reconsider, tendered his resignation, made necessary because of the claims of his regular duties, and I believe that he sincerely and deeply regrets that he is obliged to take this step. Judge Hallett was at the beginning; he helped the beginning; in fact, he was the beginning, and he has been with us ever since, giving to us such of his time as he could spare from other very weighty duties. We shall not let him go until he makes his last bow. By the way, I shall, if possible, contrive to attach him to us as an emeritus. I think we will find a way to do it. Hon. John Campbell, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, has consented, after urgent solicitation by the Board of Regents, to accept the deanship of the School. Later he will also be asked to make his bow. Judge Hallett.

Judge Hallett said:

I was surprised a moment ago to hear that I should appear before you to make my last bow. I am not therefore prepared to indulge in those reminiscences which accompany service in a school of this kind. I am glad to know that it was not expected that I should do so. Another gentleman who is quite as familiar with the subject as I am, has been assigned to that duty. I retire from this School with sincere regret, but I am unable longer to continue in this service. The service has always been grateful to me, and I have met here men and women whom I have learned to respect and esteem. I am glad to know that they have been making records for themselves, many of them, in other parts of this State and in other States, and that they are an honor to this institution and to the instructors by whom they were taught. It is gratifying to me to be able to know also that you are not to be altogether abandoned by the judiciary of the State. Upon retiring from this position, I shall be succeeded by the Chief Justice of the State, and you could not drop into better hands.

The next speaker was Judge Campbell, the new Dean of the Law School, who said:

Mr. President: I am not sure that the founders of this University were aware of the fact, but it is true, nevertheless, that the same year that this University was founded was the year that I was graduated from a State University of a sister State. Now I mention that fact to you somewhat in confidence, but at the risk of giving you a clue to the ripe old age to which I have attained. When I received from President Baker an invitation to be present at the Quarto-Centennial celebration, I thought that I could appropriately come, because I could help celebrate the quarto-centennial of my graduation at the same time. Now, I am sure that so long as Judge Hallett, who was the first Dean of the Law School of the State University, was willing to give of his time to the duties of that office, that there was no one in this State who wished to see any one displace him. It was only after I had received assurances from him that it would be impossible for him

longer to continue in that office that I agreed to accept the appointment which the Regents have tendered to me. I cannot hope to reach the degree of success which he has in the discharge of his duties, but with the assurances of the Regents and of Mr. Reed, the Secretary of the Faculty, that I shall be relieved of much of the detail of the work, I have consented to give as much of my time and as much of my attention to the duties of this office as I can spare from the work which I must necessarily perform. I can only say that with the help of the resident Faculty and of the instructors and lecturers of the University, I hope that we shall be able to keep up the work which has begun so auspiciously under the leadership of Judge Hallett.

President Baker next introduced Professor Albert A. Reed, the secretary of the Law School, who gave a short address outlining the history of the School. Professor Reed spoke as follows:

ADDRESS BY PROFESSOR ALBERT A. REED.

The catalogue of the University published in the Spring of 1892 contained the following important announcement: "The Regents have decided to open a Law School at the University, September next, provided suitable arrangements may be made. Without doubt the department will be opened at that date under the management of the strongest law faculty that Colorado can furnish."

This notice, simple in form, had been preceded by careful consideration of the needs of the State and the opportunities for work in this department of education. President Baker had recently been chosen chief executive of the University and among other important matters the organization of this professional school received his earnest attention.

With the advice and encouragement of the Regents, aided by valuable suggestions from Judge Hallett, Mr. Charles M. Campbell and others, the plans for the school were formulated.

During the summer of 1892 a Prospectus was published and given wide circulation. On the title page of that publication is the following language -a quotation from the late Chief Justice Waite:

"The time has gone by when an eminent lawyer, in full practice, can take a class of students into his office and become their teacher; once that was practicable, but now it is not. The consequence is that the law schools are now a necessity."

One of the most devoted friends of the department in those early days was Mr. Campbell, then secretary of the school. A large part of his time was cheerfully given to promote its interests. He prepared the first literature printed for the use of the school. In an introductory note published in the first bulletin he wrote:

"That amazing changes have taken place in this country within the last few years in regard to legal education and that great advances have been made, is manifest from the well equipped Law Schools connected with our Universities. The old fashioned method of studying law in the office of a practising attorney is almost a practise of the past; just as the old fashioned method of studying medicine is practically abandoned. This change has come about slowly, and although not fully accomplished, nevertheless, the efficient instruction in the Law Schools is receiving the general recognition of the eminent jurists and lawyers in every State in the Union. The prevailing opinion of the Bench and Bar is, that the theoretic study of the law, as a preparation for legal practise and professional success is best attained in the lecture room of the law school, where the fundamental principles of English and American law are taught by able lecturers and instructors."

The Regents had announced that the law faculty would be a strong one; they kept their promise. The names will be recognized as those of leaders of the bar of this State:

Moses Hallett, Vincent D. Markham, Ebenezer T. Wells, Willard Teller, Hugh Butler, John Campbell, Oscar F. A. Greene, Charles S. Thomas, Charles M. Campbell, Merrick A. Rogers, Alfred C. Phelps, William C. Kingsley and George Rogers.

The school opened in conformity with the announcement. The enrollment for the first year was twenty-three, of whom twelve finished the course of study and were awarded the degree, "Bachelor of Laws." With one exception (Mrs. Dunham) the first graduates of the law school are living, are actively engaged in the practise of their profession and all have attained a considerable measure of success.

In 1895 Wm. L. Murfree, of St. Louis, was elected Professor of Law. Under his wise management the department reached a higher standard of efficiency. The library was enlarged, the requirements for admission were carefully revised and the character of the work done in the school was materially strengthened. Those who knew Professor Murfree well and who are informed about his influence upon our law school will not hesitate to give him large credit for the place which our department occupies in its relation to education at the University of Colorado.

In 1897 it was resolved to modify and enlarge the course of study so that i would cover a period of three years instead of two years. There was some apprehension lest this change might have a tendency to diminish the attendance, but the result demonstrated that our fears were without real foundation. The three year course was inaugurated in September, 1898, and our department opened with a larger number of students than ever before. About the same time the rules were amended so as to require the applicant for admission to present evidence of graduation from an accredited high school or an equivalent. The policy of encouraging a better prelim

inary education will, we think, meet with unqualified approval from the members of the Bench and Bar of this State.

The methods of instruction employed in the department have not greatly changed; they are now, as in the earlier years, a combination of text book, case work and lecture systems. The work of the school has been extended to cover many topics not treated in former days. Increasing attention has been given the matter of teaching practise. This branch of legal study had the warm support of the late Professor Murfree. The following extract from our catalogue contains a suggestion of his ideas on this subject: "The transfer of legal education from the office to the law school has been marked by a great gain in thoroughness and fullness. But the loss of the training in practice afforded by the business of the office is much to be regretted. It provided the student a sort of law clinic, the want of which must now be supplied by the law school if his legal education is to be complete. He must not only be taught the principles of procedure in all its branches, as jurisdiction, pleading, evidence, trials and appellate relief, but he should see these principles in actual practical application. To some extent he may do this by attendance upon the courts and close observation and study of the proceedings there. But, beside being a silent spectator in public courts, the student should have a court of his own, where he may devise remedies, sue out process, draw pleadings, prepare instructions, make briefs and argue questions of law-and perhaps of fact-frame record entries, save exceptions, and preserve them in the record, and take the case up on error, or by appeal. To supply this need, the Regents of the University have authorized a Practice Court, presided over by a professor of practice. A court room, including a clerk's office, has been provided; and the records and files are kept and the proceedings of the court conducted in conformity with usage and practice in the District Courts of Colorado."

In the early part of 1902 our school suffered a serious loss in the death of Professor Murfree, who had devoted his entire energies to the promotion of its interests. His whole-hearted service will be long remembered by faculty and students.

Later in the year the Regents regretfully accepted the resignation of Hon. Moses Hallett, who had been Dean of the Law School from its organization. The value of the name, the personality and the services of Judge Hallett in connection with this branch of the University's work can hardly be measured. It is with the greatest sorrow that we contemplate the retirement from active service of our late Dean, whose interest in the work has been so great and whose instruction so highly prized by our students.

Within the last few days the Regents have announced the appointment of Judge Hallett's successor; we are happy to know that the appointment has been accepted and Hon. John Campbell, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of this State, is now our Dean. I think I am warranted in pledging to Judge Campbell the enthusiastic support of faculty, alumni and students.

Since the organization of the Law School, we have enrolled 270 students. For various reasons many fall out by the way and do not finish the course. It is generally true, however, that the better prepared students remain to receive degrees. The graduates of our department number eightytwo. In 1894 twelve, 1895 six, 1896 seven, 1897 nine, 1898 nine, 1899 thirteen. In 1900, in consequence of the change in 1898 from the two-year course to the three-year course, there were no graduates; in 1901 twelve were graduated and in 1902 fourteen.

Our school is still in its infancy, the graduates are young men; yet not a few having gained distinction in the profession. Although but eight years have passed since the first class was graduated, we have several judges and district attorneys among our alumni. They are loyal to the institution whose degree they claim. The foundations of the school have been laid, the work done has been creditable; as the commonwealth grows this department must expand and enlarge its sphere of usefulness. Our aims are to train the youth of the State in the fundamental principles of the English Common Law, to inculcate normal ideas of right and justice, and to fit our students to take such a part in public affairs as will yield the best results for the whole people and bring honor to themselves and the institution from which they have gone forth.

Introducing Mr. Judson, the principal speaker of the occasion, Dr. Baker said:

We were indeed fortunate in securing the speaker of to-day. Mr. Judson is known not only as a lawyer, but as an author, and also as a good citizen. What I mean by a good citizen in this case is a man who takes an interest in public affairs, and engages in needed work of great reform. Mr. Judson is noted as taking a great interest in whatever may be necessary for the public welfare, and has been connected with many reforms in his own State. As he wrote me, he feels not altogether a stranger to us, because our Professor Murfree, as he expressed it, "was brought up in his office." We welcome him here to-day. Hon. Frederick N. Judson.

ADDRESS BY MR. FREDERICK N. JUDSON OF ST. LOUIS, MO.

THE QUARTER CENTURY IN AMERICAN JURISPRUDENCE. Mr. President and Ladies and Gentlemen:

Your kindly introduction and reception are deeply appreciated. The invitation to join in this celebration of the anniversary of the University appealed to me with peculiar significance. My lamented friend, Mr. Murfree, your late professor of law, had given me for several years past a personal interest in the foundation and development of your law department. We had been life long friends. He was one of my pupils in his school days,