1981 Fredericton Encaenia
Gilbert, Adrian Bradford
Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.)
Orator: Shaw, Alvin J.
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L to R: Dr. James Downey , Adrian Bradford Gilbert
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Source: Joe Stone fonds-UA RG340, 1981 (#13400A)
Citation:
ENCAENIA, MAY, 1981
ADRIAN BRADFORD GILBERT
to be Doctor of Civil Law
In Adrian Bradford Gilbert, the University of New Brunswick honors an alumnus who has distinguished himself as a scholar, as a practitioner and a teacher in his chosen profession, as a public figure and as a soldier. In addition, he has managed to survive, for longer than almost any other member of this academic assembly, the trials and tribulations of life in the so-called civilized twentieth century. Success in one of these areas is an achievement; distinction in all of them is a miracle! However, miracles rarely happen spontaneously; they are made to happen.
Born in Gagetown, N.B., he took his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of New Brunswick in 1916 and spent the next three years on active military service. In 1919, he completed a Master of Arts degree at this institution, was named Rhodes Scholar from New Brunswick, and subsequently earned the degrees of Bachelor of Arts (Jurisprudence) and of Bachelor of Civil Laws at Oxford University.
Called to the Bar of New Brunswick in 1922, the period between the two World Wars was a stimulating interval for Adrian Gilbert, one which saw him practicing law in New Brunswick, pleading cases successfully before the New Brunswick Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of Canada, and the Privy Council in England. In addition, he served as Secretary, Registrar, and faculty member of the University of New Brunswick Law School in Saint John, sat in our Senate (now the Board of Governors) and held a four-year tenure as a member of the Common Council of the City of Saint John.
The outbreak of World War II once more stirred the fires of his patriotism and brought him back to the Armed Services as the Commanding Officer of the 21st Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. In the same period, his devotion to the nation and to the legal profession was recognized when he was named King's Counsel in 1943. The cessation of hostilities made it possible for him to return to membership on the University Senate and to active participation in the affairs of the New Brunswick Barristers' Society and of the Canadian Bar Association, holding important posts in both organizations.
Scholar, legal practitioner, academic administrator, teacher, university governor, soldier, municipal officer, public spirited citizen, gallant gentleman, Adrian Bradford Gilbert has made a contribution to his life and times which few of us could aspire to imitate and none to duplicate. The University of New Brunswick considers it a rare privilege to bestow its highest honor upon a distinguished son of the Province and of the University.
Insignissime Praeses, tota Universitas, praesento vobis Adrianum Bradford Gilbert ut admittatur honoris causa ad gradum Doctoris in Jure Civili in hac Universitate.
From: Honoris Causa - UA Case 70, Box 2
ADRIAN BRADFORD GILBERT
to be Doctor of Civil Law
In Adrian Bradford Gilbert, the University of New Brunswick honors an alumnus who has distinguished himself as a scholar, as a practitioner and a teacher in his chosen profession, as a public figure and as a soldier. In addition, he has managed to survive, for longer than almost any other member of this academic assembly, the trials and tribulations of life in the so-called civilized twentieth century. Success in one of these areas is an achievement; distinction in all of them is a miracle! However, miracles rarely happen spontaneously; they are made to happen.
Born in Gagetown, N.B., he took his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of New Brunswick in 1916 and spent the next three years on active military service. In 1919, he completed a Master of Arts degree at this institution, was named Rhodes Scholar from New Brunswick, and subsequently earned the degrees of Bachelor of Arts (Jurisprudence) and of Bachelor of Civil Laws at Oxford University.
Called to the Bar of New Brunswick in 1922, the period between the two World Wars was a stimulating interval for Adrian Gilbert, one which saw him practicing law in New Brunswick, pleading cases successfully before the New Brunswick Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of Canada, and the Privy Council in England. In addition, he served as Secretary, Registrar, and faculty member of the University of New Brunswick Law School in Saint John, sat in our Senate (now the Board of Governors) and held a four-year tenure as a member of the Common Council of the City of Saint John.
The outbreak of World War II once more stirred the fires of his patriotism and brought him back to the Armed Services as the Commanding Officer of the 21st Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. In the same period, his devotion to the nation and to the legal profession was recognized when he was named King's Counsel in 1943. The cessation of hostilities made it possible for him to return to membership on the University Senate and to active participation in the affairs of the New Brunswick Barristers' Society and of the Canadian Bar Association, holding important posts in both organizations.
Scholar, legal practitioner, academic administrator, teacher, university governor, soldier, municipal officer, public spirited citizen, gallant gentleman, Adrian Bradford Gilbert has made a contribution to his life and times which few of us could aspire to imitate and none to duplicate. The University of New Brunswick considers it a rare privilege to bestow its highest honor upon a distinguished son of the Province and of the University.
Insignissime Praeses, tota Universitas, praesento vobis Adrianum Bradford Gilbert ut admittatur honoris causa ad gradum Doctoris in Jure Civili in hac Universitate.
From: Honoris Causa - UA Case 70, Box 2
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