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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1910 edition. Excerpt:... before us the achievements and character of those who have been an adornment to our profession, and whose lives are worthy of our respect and emulation. We will honor our profession for the fruits it has borne. The Temporary Chairman: Is there any action desired with reference to the paper that has been read? Mr. Mcdermott: Just let it be referred to the Secretary. The Committee on Constitution and By-Laws here returned into the room, and the report was read by Mr. Mackoy as follows: The Temporary Chairman: You have heard the report of the committee. Is it desired that it be taken up section by section? See page 96 for Constitution. Mr. Peckinpaugh: I move that it be adopted as a whole. Mr. Montgomery: I think it would be better if any member desires to have opportunity to amend any particular article, and then it can be voted on as a whole. I think Article 8 and possibly Article 15 need amendment. Article "1 15 relates to the payment of dues. You all look rather sleek, well-kept, and there is a vast responsibility on your part to those who keep you well-kept.' And it is the duty you ought to perform here. Now we have 1 don't know how many lawyers in Kentucky. A good many more than we ought to have. You could do without me, for instance. I think we should come here to work, and I don't think we should have too muchT revenue. The danger of too much revenue is that we will spread too much. The desire is that we shall have every lawyer in the State of Kentucky belonging to the Association, and I believe the smaller the fee the better. The Temporary Chairman: As there is nothing offered in the way of amendment, the question is on the adoption of the report as a whole. A vote being taken, the report of the committee was adopted. Mr....