MEET THE NEOPHYTES

Breaking wind (as he is wont to do) of tradition, Judge Hearey permitted photographs to be taken of the new Nisi Prius neophyte class a week before their scheduled performance, to introduce them early to the serjeants. As you can see, it is quite an impressive bunch!

One of the neophytes is the Mayor of Hunting Valley; he’s pictured here in his ceremonial wig, with three of that exclusive community’s eccentric residents.

Another neophyte is the President of the Union Club (middle), shown with the Club’s kitchen staff.

A neophyte from academia! Case-Western Reserve University’s Vice President for Cleveland Regional Affairs, in the robe he wears to beg for money.

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History Board Member neophyte, demonstrating to a visiting student how to smoke a cigar.

The final neophyte: a self-proclaimed “creditor of Calfee Halter & Griswold,” depicted in a relaxed moment.