(xxxix, ) and the balance would shortly be paid. The money is to be applied to the cost of a proper building for the institution. Noteworthy as is this gift, this is not the only instance in which Babu Vihari Lala has shewn his magnaninuity and generosity. Before this he gave away nearly half-a-lakh to different institutions and charities. Hindu philanthropy and public spirit is by no means dead, and Bengal still maintains her position, as a province where public spirit forms a characteristic of the people. Babu Vihari Lala follows the old maxim of not trumpeting the good he does in silence; and as such he is cortainly one who deserves recognition. from the Amrita Bazar Patrika, dated, Saturdaց, մաlց 15, 1911. The reader is aware how a gentleman anonymously paid a large sum to the management of the "Refuge' for the feeding and clothing of the poor on the Coronation day. It was at once a loyal and laudable work; and the fact that the donor did not still-wish his name to be divulged shews the genuine spirit of philanthropy which animates him. We believe, however, we would not be divulging a secret if we state that this large-hearted donor was no other than our well-known townsman Babu Vihari Lala Mitra, whose princely gift of Rs. 75,000 to the build
