. Michigan historical collections . largest enterprises of that city. These are material anddistinct conquests, and men of less ability achieve them in greatermeasure than George Hopkins. Nor is it necessary to dwell on hissocial life, which was pure and upright. He lived and died a bachelor,something inexplicable to those who thought they knew him well. Hisamiable manners, his genial companionship, his sympathetic nature—would have insured a happy domestic life. He did not lack opportunitiesto make a suitable match, for nature had endowed him with a manlybeauty and grace of figure rather grea
. Michigan historical collections . largest enterprises of that city. These are material anddistinct conquests, and men of less ability achieve them in greatermeasure than George Hopkins. Nor is it necessary to dwell on hissocial life, which was pure and upright. He lived and died a bachelor,something inexplicable to those who thought they knew him well. Hisamiable manners, his genial companionship, his sympathetic nature—would have insured a happy domestic life. He did not lack opportunitiesto make a suitable match, for nature had endowed him with a manlybeauty and grace of figure rather greater than she bestows upon any buther most favored ones. I prefer to remember his sterling honesty, his quintessence of good^ense, his rare judgment, and his fidelity. The honest man is the kingof men; the capable man is the guide and leader. We can all join withCarlyle in his detestation of the human sham. We can all rejoice inthose qualities of head and heart that make men brave and true, tenderand loving, modest and JUDGE GEORGE WANTY MEMORIAL REPORTS. 651 JUDGE GEORGE P. WANTY. George Proctor Wanty, Judge of the United States District Court forthe Western District of Michigan, died in London, England, July 9th,1906. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, March 12th, 1850, son ofSamuel and Elizabeth Proctor Wanty, both of whom were born in Eng-land. He completed the public school courses in 1872 and in 76 enteredthe law department and was graduated from the University of Michiganin 1878. He moved to Grand Rapids and successfully practiced hisprofession there, having many strong legal partnerships. In 1900 he wasappointed Judge to fill the vacancy of Hon. Henry F. Severens. who waspromoted Circuit Judge. Mr, Wanty married Emma M. Nichols, June 22, 1886, and she andtwo children surive him. He was president of the Michigan State BarAssociation in 1884. He was a consistent and helpful member of church. The Colonial Club, of which he was a valued member, paid t
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