( bitxxix, is stre to hand his name to posterity. Besides Babu Vihari Lala is the author of several metaphysical works " of great value, such as “Mitra Rahasya” *Bideshi Rahasya' etc., which are marked not only by sound, sense, caustic wit, fearless exposition of wrong, but also by deep loyalty to the rulers. will thus be seen that whether as a wealthy citieh of the bluest blood, as a liberal minded public benefactor, as a patron of literature, as a literary man, or as a loyal subject, Babu Vihari Lala occupies a high place in Calcutta aristocracy. Our Governigent is by no means backward in bestowing recognition on the deserving. And in this light I can conceive of no werthier citizen for recognition of his services alike to the community at large, the cause of edu eation and to the Government. Moreover it is Ruch gentlemen as Babu Vihari Lala who can maintain the position and dignity of titles and distinctions have known some of the titled gentry to feel the greatest difficulty in maintaining their positions and in all suoh cases distinction is more or less a unockery. I I may play the role of a prophet, I believe the time, is not distant when the lifelong honest endeavours of this gentleman for the amelioration of distress and for strengthening the sentiment of loyalty will be fittingly rewarded and recognised by the Government. | ----
