( xvii.) Babu Vihari Lala Mitra, like his ancestor, has been blessed by fortunes and his worldly possessions rival his mental and spiritual riches. The valuable landed property comprising the "Chandney Chowk" and its neighbourhood belongs to the members of the Mitra family, and Babu Vihari Lala holds a seven-anna share. Other properties and his various business interests bring in equally important ravenues and make him one of the wealthiest men in a city where wealthy men are numerous, On the occasion of great religious solemnities and festivals that mark the turning points of life, the dates big with fate, Babu Vihari Lala has always acted in accordance with ancient Hindu tradition as befits the guardian of Shri Madan Mohan, Of this wealth, he has made, and makes the very best use. It is not squandered, as is so much wealth, in unworthy frivolity, thrown away in foolish speculation, or bestewed upon promoters of dangerous or vain schemes. Part goes to the consolidating of the family, more is spent in charity, or for the furtherence of public works of utility or other public purposes calculated to result in the benefit of the inhabitants of the land, and the assistance of the Government, as is fitting in a generous, far-seeing public-spirited and loyal man. Babu Vihari Lala does not make his charities a matter of advertisement, doing good rather by stealth. Those who are relieved know however, whilst the almonry at the Madan Mohan temple is famous far beyond the
