many other educated native gentlemen attended, while one side of the hall was occupied by a large number of Pundits. The proceedings commenced with the recitation by two students of some Sanskrit slokas set to music, invoking blessings on the Maharaja and the Royal Family. Then followed the Report of the institution, which was read by Mr. Chithamabaram Iyer, Assistant Commissioner, Palace. We give the following summary of the Report :-The College was founded by the Maharaja in 1876, with the object of promoting the study of the Vedas and of Hindu science; but latterly other subjects have been added to the curriculum, as the Kanarese Language, English, Arithmetic, Hygiene, Physics, Geography, &c. The number of students has increased to 188, as against 90 last year; and nine teachers have been added to the eight employed before the extension of the scheme. Students who are advanced in Sanskrit study Medicine and Music. Examinations are regularly held, and several Scholarships have been awarded as the results. In connection with the College there is a branch establishment, where poor, deserving students are fed, clothed, and educated, free. Of 33 boarders, 20 had passed the examinations creditably. The Report gives the standard of the different examinations, and their results. The Maharaja has caused certain examinations to be instituted for advanced students, and prizes are granted to those who pass. We continue the account of the proceedings given in a local newspaper :

"After the reading of the report, hymns from the Vedas were recited with the intonations peculiar to them. Then two Ghanapatees (professors in Vedas) sang Ghana of a hymn in a very effective style. One of these Ghanapatees played on the veena. This was followed by the exhibition of a wonderful feat of memory on the part of the Ghanapatee. A Srotria from the audience came forward and showed on his fingers, according to recognised rules, certain signs signifying the particular order of swaras or notes occurring in a hymn of the Vedas. The Ghanapatee hit upon the right hymn without much hesitation. The audience looked for the result with great excitement. man's courage and memory did not fail him. two he recited the verse, to the astonishment of all. Then came a short discussion in Thark (Sanskrit Logic) and Vyakarana (Sanskrit Grammar). A dialogue between an astrologer and a

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physician was afterwards recited. The fight between the man of drugs and the man of stars, each puffing up his own profession and ridiculing the other, excited much laughter. After a few entertaining songs and slokas, money prizes were distributed. His Highness entrusted the task of giving away the prizes to Sree Parakala Swamy. This act of His Highness was peculiarly pleasing to all as a benefiting recognition, on the part of His Highness, of the mutts as the seats of learning. "The Dharmadhikarees, who form the board of examiners, were first presented with pairs of valuable shawls. Prizes were then given to the Pundits who passed the proficiency examinations of the second grade under the College rules in the Vedas and Sastras.

"Special prizes of 60 Rs. each were given to six Pundits, who had passed the age for undergoing any examination, but were generally recognised by all as the best Pundits deserving rewards.

"The successful candidates of the College, as well as of the other institutions, next received their prizes. The total amount of rewards and prizes came to Rs. 2,000."

The Dewan then made a speech in Kanarese, expressing the great satisfaction of H. H. the Maharaja in the success of the scheme inaugurated last year, and his hopes for still more satisfactory results when more time has elapsed for working out the details. The Maharaja had sanctioned the distribution of Rs. 400 among the teachers of the College, in appreciation of this work; and the Dewan mentioned the great exertions of Mr. A. Narasim Iyengar, Mr. E. Chithamabaram Iyer, and other gentlemen who had promoted the progress of the College.

"After the conclusion of his address, amidst loud cheers, a number of boys sang a chorus of Sanskrit verses, accompanied by farewell songs. His Highness then rose and paid his respects to the Guru, who blessed him and expressed his high pleasure at the day's proceedings, and wished His Highness would continue to evince the same deep interest in the progress of Sanskrit instruction.

"The pleasure of the Pundits was intense, and appeared to know no bounds. They looked upon the event as an era in the history of Sanskrit literature in Mysore.

"All who witnessed the imposing ceremony went home with a grand impression of the day's proceedings, and its importance on the future of Sanskrit education in Mysore."

THE LATE MR. FAWCETT.

The following reply has been received from Mrs. Fawcett in acknowledgment of the address of condolence from Indian gentlemen in England, referred to in our last number:

"I have only to-day received the beautiful address so kindly sent to me from the meeting of Natives of India held on November 15th. May I beg you to offer, so far as it is in your power, my earnest thanks to all who took part in the meeting. My dear husband always felt deeply touched by the generous recognition which his labour on behalf of India received from the Indian people, and it is therefore particularly gratifying to me to receive one more assurance that the feelings they entertained for him during his life are only strengthened and intensified by his removal from us. I trust that many other Englishmen may be encouraged to take up the cause of India, and work at it with the same disinterested enthusiasm that he shewed.

66 Dec. 1st.

"M. G. FAWCETT."

In connection with the subscriptions collected here by Mr. Bhownaggree for the Nowrojee Furdoonjee Testimonial (Bombay), we are asked to acknowledge a further subscription of £1 10s. from Messrs. Kerrawalla and Co., of the Wool Exchange. The total amounts to over £51, and the list is now closed.

We regret to record the death, on November 25th, of Miss Susanna Winkworth, of Clifton, a friend of the late Miss Carpenter, and for many years a member of the Committee of the National Indian Association. Miss Winkworth was well known in the literary world through her translations of Bunsen's works, and of other German books. She had lately devoted much time and energy to the improvement of dwellings for the industrial classes at Bristol, and she took practical interest in various educational institutions.

INDIAN INTELLIGENCE.

The Government of India have asked the Governments of Bombay and of Madras to obtain the opinions of the principal members of the various Hindu castes regarding the questions raised by Mr. B. M. Malabari in his paper on Infant Marriages and Enforced Widowhood.

The Maharani Surnomoyee, of Kassimbazar, has sent to the Hon. Secretary of the National Indian Association the liberal donation of Rs. 500 to the Indian Medical Scholarship Fund, expressing her strong interest in the Medical Women movement.

Mrs. Scharlieb, M.B., has received the appointment of Lecturer on Midwifery to the Women Students in the Madras Hospital.

At the annual distribution of prizes to the students of the Lahore Medical College on November 8th, Sir Charles Aitchison, the Lieutenant-Governor, who presided on the occasion, referred as follows, in the course of his speech, to the classes for female students:-"The education of the female students is a particularly interesting feature in the school. In this country, where, from the social habits of the people, women are often cut off from all opportunity of scientific treatment by male practitioners, the subject is one, the importance of which can hardly be overrated. It is impossible to exaggerate the tortures to which women in this country, rich and poor alike, are subjected from unskilful treatment-the loss of life that ensues, or long years of suffering that have to be endured if life is prolonged. Under present conditions, the evil can best be met by the creation of a body of trained female practitioners. The subject is one which has excited much interest in England. I should be glad to see the female classes in this school even more enlarged and the curriculum of their studies extended. The Local Government has done what little it can to encourage the female students, by instituting a system of scholarships."

The Thakur of Bhownugger has decided to build in his capital a new College of Arts and Sciences, in memory of his late Dewan, Samuldas Parmanandas. An English Principal will be engaged, with a staff of native graduates of the Bombay University. The foundation stone of the College buildings is to be laid by Sir James Fergusson during his approaching visit to Kattywar.

The Parsee High Priest, Dastur Nosserwanji, died lately at Poona. He is said by the Indian Spectator to have been very learned, "with a dignified presence, and gentle, graceful address." For nearly a quarter of a century he wielded great influence, especially over the Deccan, and much of this influence was used for the good of the public at large, and of his small community in particular. A movement has been started to found a memorial in his honour.

Raja Sourendra Mohun Tagore, C.I.E., has received the honour of knighthood in recognition of his labours in regard to Hindu Music.

Maharaja Sir Jotindra Mohun Tagore, K.C.S.I., has lately adopted, with due ceremony, a son of Raja Sir Sourendra Mohun Tagore, C.I.E., as his own. The young man is said to have received an excellent English education.

We are glad to learn that the exertions of Mr. Sasipada Banerjee to promote the welfare of the working classes at Barahanagore, Calcutta, are being continued with increasing success. There are now three evening schools for the education of working men, besides other institutions, at that place.

PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

The following gentlemen have been elected non-resident members of the Royal Asiatic Society :-Mr. S. Umar Baksh, Pandit Bishan Narayan Dar, R. R. Vasudev Madhao Samarth, and Mr. Piyaré Lal.

Dr. C. H. F. Underwood (Bombay) has obtained the M.D. (Brussels) diploma.

Arrival. Mr. Lakshman Gangadhar Bhadbhadi, from Bombay; Mr. S. M. Israil, from Bengal.

Departures.-Raja Ram Pal Singh, for Oude; Pundit Shyamaji Krishnavarma, B.A., and his wife, for Bombay; Mr. N. N. Mitra, Barrister-at-Law, for Calcutta.

We acknowledge with thanks the Report of Public Instruction in the Madras Presidency, for 1882-83, and the Report on the Administration of Travancore, for the year 1882-83.