OPENING OF THE NEW SUPREME COURT HOUSE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume V, Issue 1396, 9 May 1868, Page 3

OPENING OF THE NEW SUPREME COURT HOUSE.

We had hoped that after the remarks we made the other day, suggesting that this ceremony should be postponed for a few days till after the arrival of the Chief Justice, Sir George Arncy, would have been acted upon by those members of the bar and other persons who have taken an active part in the matter. As we before stated, the Chief Justice will be in Auckland on the 29th instant, just two days after the proposed celebration. To have it so close upon the time of his arrival would look like a premeditated arrangement to exclude Sir George Arney from taking part in the ceremony, and appears to be dictated by anything but good taste. Sir George Arney lias labored many years here as Chief Justice ; he was universally respected ; the accommodation provided for him was of the most miserable character for a considerable period, and he will, no doubt, be surprised and gratified to see the handsomo bnilding erected as a palace of justice during his absence. It would be a most fitting opportunity, therefore, for tho formal ceremony to which we are alluding to take place soon after the arrival of the Chief Justice, and his old friends, tho bar | of Auckland, as well as others would show their kindly feeling by having Sir George Arney as a participator in the events of the day. ' The reunion between bar and bench on such an occasion would be very appropriate, and also the meeting of the new Governor and tho Chief Justice of the colony. We know that great dissatisfaction is felt with the proposed arrangements by a ' very influential portion of the bar, and we trust, therefore, that good sense and delicate feeling will prevail, and the ceremonial will be deferred for a few days, until after the arrival of the Chief Justice. He has himself written to a gentleman in Auckland, to say that he will be in this city, all being well, on the 29th instant, so there is no doubt upon thatmatter. We allude to the matter again, because a circular has been issued calling a meeting of the bar to make arrangements for carrying out the original intention. But after these remarks it is to be hoped that the suggestion we have made will be adopted, and then the whole bar of Auckland will unite to do honor to the occasion; but this will not be the case if tho present arrangement is carried out.