CO129-389 - Governor Sir Lugard Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1912 [3-4] — Page 78

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ov./44554/5 Transvaal.

inf. sport 1911.

Age 36; married; 3 children;

educated at Charterhouse and heble College, Cafori; B.A. (Honours in Chemistry) 1894; L.A.1697. Called to the Bar (Inner Temple) 1896 and practised till 1902, when he was appointed Commissioner of Patents in the Transvaal, at £1,800 a year; king's Advocate, Cyprus, 1907.

Reports.

(£750).

Lord Selborne :- *His duties have

been performed to the entire satisfaction of the Attormy-General who is of opinion that he would make an excellent judge. Sir R.Solomon has been much impressed with the masterly treatment by Mr.Bucknill of the details of his important office".

Major Clauson:- "A very able man, and has great mastery of detail. His advice is always well-reasoned. A very rapid worker. Not at his best in dealing with Elected Lembers. lie engages in repartee with them, wounds their 'amour propre' and does not gain their respect. Has a good deal of private practice, High attainments asan ornitholo- gist. Has a charming wife and is on good terms with other officials".