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ability is proved not only by the now

newssful.

camer in which he

has discharged

the

ld and

manifold

often difficult duction of his office, but

also by the

large

and valuable

private practice which he enjoys at the Colonial Bar. There is, moreover,

very important point to be reusembend in support of his application for promotion to a Chief Justiceship.

Whereas

tiever

irany

Colonial Judges have practised at the English Beer,

and are, therefore, imperfectly

acquainted with it spirit and

Araditions,

traditions, — MZO'Malley has the

great pornmotivul advantage of having practised at home with

tew years.

4.

other

during

For the above reasons, and

for

r reasons which might be mentioned,

I strongly

recommend W. O'Malley's

application for favourable consideration

I have the honour to be,

Sir

Your Most Obedient,

Humble Servant.

5. Bowen