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Bar Committee. An elected body formed in 1883 'to collect and express the opinions of the members of the Bar on matters affecting the profession, and to take such action thereon as may be deemed expedient.' The members were elected for three years, one-third retiring annually. The Committee issued numerous reports, which were sent to subscribers only. It was dissolved in 1894 and succeeded by the BAR COUNCIL. See below.