SOLICITORS AND THE PUBLIC.
[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPEOTATOR."1 SIR,—Your correspondent, Mr. Addy, suggests that the test of a severe examination should constitute the solicitor. I say that a solicitor must be able to apply his knowledge, and that for our profession to pass an examination, however stiff, is but a poor criterion of fitness. Our work is not limited to conducting litigation and preparing deeds. I need only instance the various services a family solicitor renders to his clients. And has not a solicitor more frequently to be the confidential adviser than any other man ?
The term "pettifogging attorney" has been superseded by that of "sharp practitioner." Both " connote" the same quali- fication for those fine distinctions of law which have so little to do with the result, and yet go so far towards swelling the in- evitably heavy bill of costs.—I am, Sir, ctc., A Summit.
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