ties and his talents were appreciated by the largest financial institutions, and by the Government of the day for whom he acted in such important cases as the fixing of the western railway rates and the carrying into effect of the assistance voted the Canadian Northern Railway Company by the Government of Canada.

Socially he was very popular and as a member of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club, Toronto, Albany, York, and many golf clubs, he made many friends and was ever ready with a good story and able to appreciate a good story-teller.

For many years he was a consistent and valued supporter of the Ontario Bar Association, which honoured itself by electing him as its Honorary President.

In the present year he ably assisted Sir James Aikens in the formation of the Canadian Bar Association and at its inauguration meeting became Vice-President for the Province of Ontario and was the head of the Ontario Executive of that association..

He contributed to the Ontario Bar Association some important papers including in chief "Proposed Bankruptcy Legislation," on which subject he disclosed exceptional business foresight.

No counsel was more easily approached, none more considerate of his associates in the friendly practice of our profession, and none more loved and respected by the student body, to whom he was always an open book and an ever constant and consistent friend.

THE LATE JUDGE, WILLIAM FULLER ALVES BOYS.

His Honour Judge Boys passed to the Great Beyond, on Sunday morning, the 29th November, 1914, at the ripe old age of 81 years.

He was the youngest son of the late Dr. Henry Boys, F.L.S., who was a surgeon with Wellington's army in Portugal and it was there he met his future wife Maria da Parifecacao, daughter of Don Manuel Alves of Lisbon. In 1833 they sailed for America, landing in New York, after a long and tempestuous voyage in a sailing vessel, and shortly after the future Judge of Simcoe county was born (March 12th, 1833).

Dr. Boys settled at Whitby, Ont., but a few years later moved to Toronto, he having received the appointment of Bursar of King's College and Upper Canada College. The late H. R. A. Boys (for many years treasurer of Simcoe county) at that time kept a store at Barrie and upon his advice Dr. Boys moved his family to that town in 1850.

Judge Boys was educated at Upper Canada College and University of Toronto (LL.B. 1861) and was called to the Bar the same year. His practice at the Bar was attended with much success, he having been associated in partnership with the following distinguished lawyers; the late D'Arcy Boulton, the late Judge Lount and the late D'Alton

McCarthy.

Before his appointment to the Bench, Mr. Boys took an active interest in public affairs. On September 11th, 1856,

he was

appointed Lieutenant in the 5th Batt. Simcoe Militia, and at the Fenian Raid was called out in defence of his country. He was Mayor of Barrie three terms and served many years on the High and Public School Boards. He was one of the trustees appointed in connection with the grant made to the H. & N. W. Ry.

He married Mary Frances, daughter of the late Rev. Canon Morgan, in July, 1883, and they had but one child, W. A. Boys, K.C., M.P.

On the retirement of Sir James Gowan, K.C.M.G., he was appointed Junior Judge for the county of Simcoe and Local Judge of the High Court on September 28th, 1883, the duties of which offices he filled with credit to himself and to the country, and to the general satisfaction of the public and the Bar.

His Honour retired from the Bench of Simcoe county under full allowance, on September 28th, 1908, having served on the Bench for 25 years and having passed his 75th birthday, both of which must concur to entitle a retiring Judge to more than two-thirds pay.

His Honour was the author of "Boys on Coroners which reached its fifth edition and is the recognized authority on the subject in Canada.

In the early days Mr. Boys was a prominent Orangeman having occupied the position of County Master. He was also a charter member of St. George's Society. Throughout his life Judge Boys was a strong temperance man. He was very active in support of the cause up till his appointment to the Bench when he completely disassociated himself from societies of every kind.

Conservative principles had in him a very ardent supporter and he held many offices in party organization. On one occasion he essayed unsuccessfully to gain a parliamentary seat as representative for Muskoka.

He was one of the oldest members of Trinity Church, Barrie, and for many years performed the duties of lay reader and took the service in Allandale.

Judge Boys was of a kindly and generous nature and always took a deep interest in the affairs of his town and country. His duties on the Bench were discharged with the utmost conscientiousness and fidelity-and both in his private and judicial capacities he enjoyed the esteem and respect of all classes.

The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon when a large number of citizens assembled to shew their respect. Among them were Judge Vance, Judge Wismer, the county officials and about a score from the county Bar. From the house, the cortege proceeded to Trinity Church, where service was conducted by the Rector and Vicar. A short eulogistic

address on the life and character of the deceased was delivered by Rev. Canon Reiner. Interment took place at the Union Cemetery. The pall-bearers were G. A. Radenhurst, Rev. Vivian Morgan, D. M. Stewart, C. E. Stewart, Thos. Boys and H. E. Choppin.

REPORT OF THE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE OF THE ONTARIO BAR ASSOCIATION FOR THE YEAR 1914.

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE ONTARIO BAR ASSOCIATION:

Since the last annual report of the Legislation Committee of your Association was made, the Revised Statutes of Ontario have appeared. These came into force on the 1st of March last. A survey of these, however brief, would be impracticable in the scope of this report, and many of the Acts now incorporated in the Revised Statutes have been dealt with by former committees. It has, therefore, been thought best to confine this annual report, so far as it relates to Ontario Legislation, to the Statutes of 1914, 4 George V.

Compared with some preceding years, the volume of Provincial Legislation passed during the Session is small, and much of it does not call for special comment.

The 1914 Ontario Statute comprises 56 Public Acts, some 20 of which appear to be original or substantive and the remainder amending Acts.

Of the 20 original or substantive measures, some 6 or 8 relate to constitutional, political, economic and such like matters affecting the State as such; some 6 others deal with educational and charitable matters.

Of the remainder, a few have been selected for special comment.

Chapter 2 is an Act to confirm the Revised Statutes of Ontario, 1914, and to correct certain clerical and typographical errors therein. This Act in effect confirms the proclamation of the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council, dated February 12th last, bringing into force the Revised Statutes on, from and after the 1st of March, 1914. It further provides that, by reason of the passing of this Act, the Legisla

ture is not to be deemed to have adopted any judicial interpretation which may have been placed upon the language of any of these Revised Statutes.

The Act also appends a Schedule containing 38 corrections of errors and minor amendments to the Revised Statutes, which are made retroactive to the date when the Revised Statutes came into force.

Chapter 4 an Act respecting representation of the people in the Legislative Assembly-repeals the Representation Act in the Revised Statutes of 1914, delimits the boundaries of the electoral districts throughout the province and increases the representation to 111 members.

Chapter 6, known as the Political Contributions Act, prohibits contributions by corporations, liquor license holders and public contractors for the purpose of promoting the election of any person to the Assembly or to any public office.

Chapter 10 materially amends the Succession Duty Act, 1914, making substantial increases in the duties to be collected from the estates of deceased persons.

Chapter 14, the Mining Amendment Act, contains a number of salutary provisions to prevent the invalidating of claims through innocent misdescription, or forfeiture through noncompliance with regulations under certain stated conditions.

Chapter 15, known as the Radium Act, is intended to promote, by the offer of substantial rewards, the discovery in paying quantities of that rare and scientific, but elusive, mineral known as radium.

Chapter 16, known as the Power Commission Act, 1914, purports to amend and supplement the Act of the Revised Statutes in numerous details. A new part is also included. relating to the supply of power for street lighting in townships.

Chapter 21, the Statute Law Amendment Act, is the usual omnibus measure of goodly proportions. It purports to amend upwards of 40 separate Acts. Among these may be mentioned: (1) The Judicature Act, by providing for the appointment of deputies by Local Registrars, County Court Clerks, and other like officers, and making the provision retroactive as of April 16th, 1912. (2) The Execution Act, by making certain provision for taking chattel mortgages in execution. (3) The Summary Convictions Act, by providing for appeal from conviction or order of dismissal upon the