T. B. MORISON, Esq., K.C., M.P.,

LORD ADVOCATE FOR SCOTLAND.

thorough knowledge of Scots Law and procedure and his ability as a pleader having secured him a large practice, particularly in commercial cases and jury trials.

Mr T. B. Morison, K.C., whose appointment to succeed the Right Hon. J. A. Clyde was Mr Morison's entry into the world of politics recently announced, is the son of Mr Peter at the General Election of 1910 was not blessed Morison, S.S.C., Edinburgh, and was born at with an auspicious commencement. He unMonzie in 1868. He was educated in Edinburgh, successfully contested West Perthshire against

In 1913 he

graduating M.A. in 1888 and LL.B. in 1891 | the Marquis of Tullibardine. at Edinburgh University. After a practical resigned from his Sheriffdom in order to become training of some two years in his father's office, Liberal candidate for Inverness-shire, and in he was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates in October of the same year he was appointed 1891. In 1899 he was called to the English Solicitor-General in succession to Mr Robert Bar by the Honourable Society of the Middle Munro, a post he held until his present appointTemple. In 1906 he took silk and in 1910 ment. It was not until January 1917 that he succeeded Mr G. L. Macfarlane, K.C. (Lord entered Parliament as member for InvernessOrmidale), as Sheriff of Fife and Kinross, a year shire, being unopposed when a vacancy occurred later being appointed legal adviser and deputy- owing to Sir John Dewar's elevation to the chairman of the Fishery Board of Scotland in peerage. At the General Election of 1918 Mr succession to Sheriff Crawford. Mr Morison Morison successfully contested the new Inverhas had a successful career at the Bar, his ness Division by a large majority over his

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TEINDS AND STIPENDS.-The Right Hon. Robert Munro, Secretary for Scotland, had a conference on 22nd April with representatives of the Church of Scotland and the Scottish Land and Property Federation, as representing the leading heritors, with reference to the settlement of the question of teinds and stipends. The representatives were: Church of Scotland-Mr Alan Menzies, W.S.; Mr J. A. S. Millar, W.S.; the Rev. Dr Paul, Edinburgh; and the Rev. Dr Joseph Mitchell, Mauchline. Scottish Land and Property Federation-Sir Ralph Anstruther; Mr J. H. Milne Home; Mr T. M. Murray, W.S.; Mr J. C. Scott, W.S.; and Mr J. Erskine Jackson, W.S. After a discussion lasting nearly two hours the conference was adjourned for a fortnight.

LADY LAWYERS.

Law Times" of 9th February 1901, which has We reprint a short article from the "Scots some considerable interest at the present time:

Though it appears that at no time in the history of the Court of Session have ladies been allowed to practise before the Court either as counsel or agents, the same cannot be said of the High Court of Justiciary. So long ago as 12th June 1563, as appears from the ancient records of the High Court, a lady appeared in defence of a prisoner. The trial took place in Edinburgh before Lord Craig, a depute justiciar. The accused were Walter Dun in Balhall and John Dun, there, who were indicted for the slaughter of George Scott in Balconell, the offence being committed in the Highgate of the town of SCOTS LAW SOCIETY.-AT a meeting of the Brechin. The 'prolocutors for the pannals' are Scots Law Society held on 1st March the follow-minuted thus, viz.: 'the Lady Crawfurd, Maister ing office-bearers were appointed for session David Borthwick." The case went to trial, and 1920-21 Presidents, Mr A. R. G. Macmillan, the defence was successful, as the accused were advocate, Mr John Orr Taylor, advocate, Mr acquitted. So far as known, however, this is James Walker, advocate; Secretary, Mr John the only instance of a lady appearing as proW. Bowie, solicitor, 8 Scotland Street; Assistant- curator for a prisoner before the High Court of Secretary, Mr D. C. Anderson, University Union; Justiciary. Treasurer, Mr G. R. Thomson, University Union.

INCOME TAX APPOINTMENT IN EDINBURGH.The Commissioners of Income Tax for the extended Royalty Division of Edinburgh (Mr Leslie Balfour Melville, clerk to Commissioners) have appointed Mr Oswald Barclay, J.P., to be their assessor, in succession to the late Mr John Milroy. Mr Barclay has had a wide and varied experience of income tax affairs. He has been for many years chief clerk in the Department of the Clerk to the Commissioners and Assessor to the Ancient Royalty Commissioners of Income Tax for Edinburgh (Mr F. Marshall, clerk to Commissioners). He will continue to hold these latter appointments.

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THE UNION BANK APPOINTMENT GENERAL MANAGER. The directors of the Union Bank of Scotland announce that the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr G. J. Scott, following his appointment to the treasurership of the Bank of Scotland, has been filled by the appointment of Mr Norman L. Hird, London manager of the bank, as general manager. Mr John Alexander, manager and cashier at the Glasgow head office, goes to London as manager there, while the secretary of the bank, Mr G. H. Moritz, becomes manager Glasgow; the assistant secretary, Mr Alexander Milikin, succeeding Mr Moritz as secretary. Mr J. F. M'Crindle, accountant, takes over the office of cashier in addition to his present duties. The changes will take effect as at 12th inst.

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CURIA JUSTICIARIE S. D. N. Regine tent. in p',torio burgi de Edinbur. xiio Junii Anno lxiii p. m'rm Thom'm Craig Justiciar'm Deputatu'.

Persewaris

Robert Scott in lenthland bro'r. of
P'locuts for the pannals
The lady Crawfurd.
Maistr David Borthwk

ASSISA

Nicoll Lowsone in Stracathro.
William Fithye in Tullo.
Richart Clark in Kyndrochat.
Ja'es Schortynt in brechin
Ja'es Sand yr. (there)
John Mylne, draper.

Robert Dempster in Carrestone.
Willem Dewar yr. (there)
Andrew Bllak in

Speir.

THE LATE MR ANTHONY S. MURRAY.

Intimation is made of the death of Mr Anthony S. Murray, writer in Glasgow, and second lieutenant, 8th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Mr Murray was reported wounded and missing on 22nd March 1918. From information now received he is believed to have died of wounds on that day at Bellenglise, near St Quentin, France. Mr Murray, who was the youngest child and only son of Mr and Mrs David Murray, of Moorepark, Cardross, was

missioners for the Upper Ward of Renfrewshire. He was secretary of the West Renfrewshire Unionist Association and frequently acted as election agent for Unionist candidates. Mr Stevenson, who was about 62 years of age, was unmarried and resided with his mother at 3 Greenland Terrace, Paisley.

DEATH OF MR F. G. MACKILLOP.-The death is announced of Mr Frederick Gordon MacKillop, a prominent member of the legal profession in Glasgow. After a distinguished career at Glasgow Academy and Glasgow University, where he graduated M.A., LL.B., partner of the legal firm (now Messrs Holmes, Mr MacKillop became early in his career a MacKillop & Co., of Glasgow and Johnstone) which he entered as an apprentice and of which he was at the time of his death the senior of examiner to the University of Glasgow in partner. He held the appointment at one time Civil, Mercantile, and Scots Law. His business capacity was recognised by his appointment as joint agent of the Clydesdale Bank at Johnstone. Mr MacKillop devoted considerable time_to religious, public, and charitable affairs. For a number of years he was honorary secretary and treasurer of the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway in the Episcopal Church in Scotland, latterly occupying the position of registrar of the diocese. ment of the Western Infirmary, representing the He was on the Board of ManageFaculty of Procurators, and was treasurer to the Johnstone and Howwood Nursing Associations. He was also a member of the Renfrewshire County Council. During the war he acted as chairman of the Johnstone Local Tribunal under the Military Service Acts, and in this connection his services were largely appreciated.

born on 16th March 1880. He was educated at Rugby, at the University of St Andrews, where he graduated M.A. in 1901, and at the University of Glasgow, where in 1904 he took his degree in law. In 1905 he passed as a law agent and a notary public, and was admitted a member of the Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow and of the Law Society of the United Kingdom, and in the same year he was assumed a partner in his father's business of Messrs Maclay, Murray & Spens. On the outbreak of war, after the necessary preliminary training, he obtained a commission in the 8th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. He went to France in August 1917, and served there until his death. As a lawyer, Mr Murray possessed sound judgment, and was a prudent, capable, and conscientious adviser. His early death is a loss to the legal profession. He had a strong and interesting personality, and was of a singularly unselfish and generous disposition, always ready to assist and be helpful in every difficulty. He was an elder in St Matthew's Parish Church and took much interest in the business of the Presbytery. Faculty of Procurators. In 1908 he married Hester, younger daughter interest in church affairs, and was an officeof Sir Hector Cameron, M.Ď., Emeritus Pro-bearer in Hillhead United Free Church, for fessor of Clinical Surgery, by whom and by four which he acted as session-clerk. One of his sons is Mr John L. Wark, advocate, Edinburgh.

children he is survived.

death at Bridge of Allan occurred recently of Mr DEATH OF MR JOHN WARK, WRITER.-The death at Bridge of Allan occurred recently of Mr John Wark, writer, of the firm of Messrs J. M. and J. H. Robertson, Glasgow. Mr Wark was one of the oldest members of the legal profession in the city. He became a law agent in 1874, and in 1887 he was elected a member of the He took an active

DEATH OF AN AUTHORITY ON COMMERCIAL LAW.-The English Bar has lost a well-known and popular member by the death of Mr John A. Slater, which has occurred in London following an attack of typhoid. Mr Slater was a member of the Inner Temple and of the NorthEastern Circuit, and was an eminent authority on Commercial Law, being the author of several books of value to business men.