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 H. H. The Rajah of Kallikote (fe Atagada. 97

The present Eani is an accomplished lady in Uriya. She has published a book entitled " Balikapato," which is a very interesting reading. The whole of the Ramayana and the Mahabarata is epitomised in it in dialogue form, showing the acute intelligence of the authoress. Besides the Ramayana and the Mahabarata there are also many other points of interest in the book, copies of which are given away gratis. She gave birth to a son in 1898, who died a child of 8 months, when H. E. the Governor of Madras wrote to the Rajah Sahib in the following terms : — Uth April 1898.

"My Dear Rajah,

It is with sincere sorrow that I have heard of the terrible loss you have sustained in the death of your little son. I hesitate to intrude upon your great grief, but I should like you to know that I sympathize with you warmly in your sad bereavement. With sentiments of regard, I remain, Your sincere friend, (Signed) A. E. HAVELOCK."

The Rani Sahiba was safely deliverd of a son in 1899. The prince, pet-named Eric, is in the best of health and spirits, and is placed entirely under the care of a European governess. He lisps English much better than his own language. He has a bright and intelligent look about him. Mrs. F. H[arvey Dunn, the governess in charge of the prince, is, though a young lady of great medical experience. She was for about five years a certificated sick nurse and diplomaed midwife in the Government Lying-in-Hospital, and latterly Head 12