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204 The report not only indicated devices and schemes of novel mode of instruction, but it also reviewed briefly the different branches of the Sanskrit Literature taught in the College. Such a learned brief review is not easily to be found in one and the same paper. Ths language of the report is easy and concise. All the necessary points have been properly arranged and explained in plain terms. The authorities highly commended the report and approved of it. Their fear of the early dissolution of the Institution vanished, and hope took the place of fear. Vidyasagar won great praise and admiration for his able report. In fact, after Vidyasagar, only Babu Bhudev Mukharji, and no one else, has been able to win such reputation for learned reports on educational matters.

The name of Babu Bhudev Mukharji, like that of Vidyasagar, should be cherished with feelings of regard and esteem in the heart of every native of Bengal. However different they might have been in character, conduct, views, opinions, or acts, they were greatly similar in powers of the mind, qualities of the heart, general capabilities, and in many other respects. They are equally memorable in the history of education of this country. Both won praise and admiration from the authorities for their, able learned reports. Both were employed in the education department. Both worked life-long for the cultivation and improvement of their