The Gazette 1940-44

April, 1942]

The Gazette of the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland

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During all his long service as Secretary his one and only thought was how he could best promote the interests of the Society ; no trouble was too great for him to take to this end and President after President learned to rely on his ripe experience and sound judgment in the many problems which confronted them. Whatever President came or went, so long as Mr. W. G. Wakely was at the helm, the Society could feel sure that its course would be steered aright and the many shoals and storms that must arise would be safely negotiated. It is with feelings akin to dismay that the members of the Council face the prospect of having to conduct the affairs of the Society without the assistance of their late Secretary. To each member of the Council he was a personal friend and with the passing of this truly great-hearted Christian gentle man each member feels the poorer. It is no exaggeration to say that he was loved by every member of the profession." Passed unanimously, 30th May, 1942. (Signed) G. A. OVEREND, President. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. His Honor Ion G. Wakely, Mrs. CaldBeck, and Mrs. Johnson, desire to return their sincere thanks to the Council of the Incor porated Law Society of Ireland, the President and Council Northern Ireland Law Society, the members of the Dublin Bar Association and Carlow Sessional Bar Association, the members of the Solicitors' Apprentices Debating Society, the County Kerry Law Society, The General Council Provincial Solicitors, The Provincial Solicitors' Association, The Limerick Bar Associa tion, and the Solicitors generally, for the deep sympathy extended to them upon the death of their beloved father, Mr. W. G. Wakely, which they greatly appreciate. They also wish to return grateful thanks for all the beautiful floral tributes. . .. . April, 1942.

MEETING OF THE COUNCIL.

19th March. Twenty-six members present.

OBITUARY. THE LATE MR. J. R. BRENNAN.

MR. JOHN R. BRENNAN, Solicitor, died on the 28th February, 1942, at his residence, " Glena," Wexford. Mr. Brennan, along with his wife, lost his life most tragically in a fire, which destroyed their residence. Mr. Brennan served his apprenticeship with the late Mr. Thomas Huggard, Tralee, obtaining second place and a silver medal at his final examination, and was admitted a Solicitor in Trinity Sittings, 1900, and practised as senior partner in the firm of Huggard, Brennan & Godfrey, in Wexford. He became a member of the Council in the year 1929 and filled the Office of Vice-President in the year 1938-39. • He gave valuable assistance in the work of the Council and was very effective in debate. He had a most genial manner and was held in high regard by his colleagues. At its Meeting on the 19th March, the Council passed the following Resolution :— " The Council of the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland has learned with feelings of deepest sorrow and regret of the tragic deaths of our beloved colleague, Mr. John R. Brennan and his wife. The Council desires to express to the bereaved family, its most sincere and heartfelt sympathy with them in their great loss and to pay its tribute to the memory of a fine Solicitor and great gentleman." The President was represented at the funeral and the Council sent a wreath. MR. GERARD N. REDDIN, Solicitor, a brother of District Justice Reddin, died on 10th March, 1942, in Dublin. Mr. Reddin served his apprenticeship to Mr. Patrick J. Brady, Dublin, was admitted in Michaelmas Sittings, 1917, and practised at 16 Westmoreland Street, Dublin.