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Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume III, Issue 453, 13 May 1890, Page 3

Sir C. Russell is now in his 57 th year. He was born in Ireland, and received his education in Trinity College, Dublin. He has been practising *t the bar for thirty years. In 1880 be took his first plunge into public life as a member of Parliament. He was Attorney-general in the Home Bule Ministry of Mr Gladstone, and at that time received the honor of knighthood. He is a nephew of the late Dr Russell, president of Maynooth College. He has figured in nearly every law case of importance during the lust dozen years. He defended Mrs Maybrick. He lives like a prince, and entertains magnificently. Ho' has, perhaps, the best law library of any English barrister; and a contemporary once declared that he knew more about English law than any dozen men in the kingdom. His one peculiarity is tbat he is a sound sleeper, so sound, indeed, that he can He down tor an hour or two in the middle of the day, aufl sleep like a child in Its (nether's arms. He is a late riser, Rut when he gets tn work be goes *t it like a steam engine, Ifo is blessed with a vigorous constitution and sound health. He is an all-round athlete, a good cricketer, a splendid oarsman, can tide a hone with any gentleman in Britaio, mid can oast a fly as deftly as any disciple of our beloved Walton. His great speeches are all prepared before he goes into Court, although be is a fine impromptu speaker. He has what is called an excellent House of Commons manner