642 JOHN LOWELL, 



he had not merely the respect, but the warm affection of the members of 

 the bar. His simple and unassuming manner claimed nothing, yet no 

 one ever thought of treating him with discourtesy. His natural kindness 

 led him to treat the youngest members of the bar and to listen to their 

 arguments, however crudely presented, with a never-failing patience and 

 consideration ; and both on and off the bench, he was always, in his 

 relations with them, cordial, friendly, and ready to give them the 

 benefit of his wisdom and learning in any difficulty in which they might 

 ask his advice, doing this in such a manner that he rather seemed to be 

 receiving than conferring a favor. He was not merely a learned 

 lawyer ; he was also a lover of books, a great reader, catholic in his 

 tastes, and spending in his library many of his hours of rest and 

 recreation. In private life he was an agreeable companion, a loyal 

 friend, a most devoted husband and father. He was not a demonstra- 

 tive person, but " a quiet, self-contained, thoughtful, courageous, 

 affectionate man, who kept his eye single for the right and the true, who 

 did every duty with keen thoroughness, and who found his greatest 

 pleasure iu the companionship of those nearest and dearest to him." 



Thornton K. Lothrop. 



Other notices are postponed. 



The number of new members elected during the year is as 

 follows : Resident Fellows, 4 ; Associate Fellows, 5 ; Foreign 

 Honorary Members, 4. 



The roll of the Academy at present includes 194 Resident 

 Fellows, 89 Associate Fellows, and GQ Foreign Honorary 

 Members.* 



* By transfer of an Associate Fellow to Resident Fellowship, and by election 

 of new members at the annual meeting, the roll stands at date of publication 198 

 Resident Fellows, 93 Associate Fellows, and 69 Foreign Honorary Members. 



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