Educated for his profession in Nova Scotia, called to the bar in England, practising successfully as a barrister in this province for years and then elevated to the Bench at a comparatively early age, he was able to bring to the discharge of its duties a vigorous intellect, fitly trained to perform the important functions of his high office.

Of his success as a judge the best proofs are to be found in the able decisions which he has given, and which are valued by the profession as the best exponents of the law of the land.

Resolutions regarding the death of Judge Bliss.

Hon. Attorney-General said he merely rose for the purpose of discharging a duty which was incumbent upon him from the position he occupied. It was always a matter of regret and a subject for sympathy when men of character and integrity who had held high positions at the Bar and the Bench were taken away, men who had reflected credit upon their profession and adorned every station they had occupied. Within a few days he had learned, as the whole country had learned, with regret that Judge Bliss had passed away. There was no one who knew of the high character which Judge Bliss had borne in public and private life but would be ready to give expression to the sentiments contained in the following resolution:

Resolved, that the House have heard with deep regret of the death of the Hon. William Blowers Bliss, formerly a member of this House a prominent practicing member of the Bar of