EvKNTS OF HIS LIFE. 129 engage. This is not a bad preliminary on the part of the new Judge, and if the same high-mindedness is manifested on the Bench, it scoms probable that the public will have every reason to be satisfied with the recent appointment.’ The Hindoo Patriot, 19. 11. 88. A Now Judge:-The newly-appointed Judge I)r. Gooroo Dass Banerjee took his scat yesterday morning at the High Court with the Hon’ble the Chief Justicce on the Civil Appellate Side, when Baboo Annoda Prasad Banerjee the Senior Government Pleader, on behalf of, himself and his brother pleaders, addressed his lordship to the following effect. He said that they had come to congratulate him upon his clovation to the Bench of the High Court which, by his erudition, high character and other qualitics he fully deserved, and they sincerely hoped that he would long enjoy the exalted honor which had been bestowed upon him, and that he would follow the noble example of his lordship the Chief Justice and the other illustrious members of the Bench. The pleader said further that they were deeply thankful to Government for appointing a third native judge to the High Court, which showed a willingness to recognise their just rights and aspirations when founded upon moderation and reason. His lordship replied very briefly, saying that he was deeply thankful to the speaker and the other members of the Bar for the high compliment, and would endeavour to deserve them. The Statesman, 20th November 1888.
