MR JUSTICE PERRY SWORN IN

Press, Volume CI, Issue 29931, 19 September 1962, Page 6

MR JUSTICE PERRY SWORN IN

The Attorney-General (Mr Hanan), Supreme Court judges, magistrates, city dignitaries and lawyers and their wives filled the Supreme Court yesterday for the swearing-in of the new judge, Mr Justice Perry. The oath of allegiance and the judicial oath were read by the new judge as he stood at the bench for the first time with Mr Justice Macarthur. Mr Justice Richmond, and Sir Francis Adams, a retired judge. The Mayor (Mr G. Manning) and Judge Archer were among the hundreds of well-wishers who stood while the oaths were taken. Mr Justice Macarthur said that Mr Justice Perry came to the Bench well equipped after a long and extensive practice in law as a solicitor and counsel. “It must have been a source of pleasure to you,” he said, “to have taken the oaths in this old court, rich in history, where you have so often appeared as counsel.” All his brother judges wished him goodwill, success, and happiness during his term of office, said Mr Justice Macarthur. Mr Hanan said he would like to express to Mr Justice Perry the respectful congratulations and good wishes of the members of the practising profession throughout New Zealand. “His appointment has been received with satisfaction everywhere and in particular in Christchurch, where be has practised throughout his career,” said the AttorneyGeneral "I believe that his Honour will enjoy his judicial

work, and I am confident that he will discharge his duties with distinction." Mr R. P. Thompson, president of the Canterbury District Law Society, said the society took pride in Mr Justice Perry's appointment from its ranks. Mr Justice Perry was a courageous and learned advocate who had served the profession well. The appointment' was not merely of parochial or provincial concern, nor an award for success at the Bar, no matter bow distinctive that might have been. It was of the greatest importance that men at the Bar be elevated to the select body of judges with impartiality, and he had great pleasure in saying that the New Zealand Law Society joined with the Canterbury Society in congratulating the new judge. Thanking the judges for their welcome, Mr Justice Perry said he looked back on a long association with members of the legal profession and looked ahead "so very conscious of your expressions of goodwill for my future." •’I will strive to carry out my office in keeping with the traditions of this Court.” he said, "and I wiffl strive to warrant the confidence you have placed in roe.”