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148 Sivaramier is in away my guardian and I have fatherly regard for him. I regret his leaving you. I am performing Abhishekam and Archanai m your mame this day grandly to my Lord Sree Kamanatha and to our Divine Mother and will send you prasadam. Be ever loyal to our Sovereign and Her Government and use your wealth, power, and influence to benefit others, and to injure none, and above all, be devoted to the feet of Him who from Kalugachalam protects you all, and thus you will be happy now and ever."

Mr. G. S. Forbes telegraphed thus:—

"Sincere congratulations undertaking management your estates. Wish you every success and happy and prosperous year."

The Maharajah of Bobbili wired as follows:—

"Hearty congratulations on your taking charge of your estate."

The Court of Wards desired to replace Mr. Payne who was obliged to go to England on urgent private affairs by an officer who would not only be competent to instruct the young Zemindar in regard to the management of his estate but would also be a suitable person for retention after the property passed the hands of the Government of Madras, Rai Bahadur K. Jagannadha Chettiar, an officer of marked ability, unblemished reputation and long experience was specially selected for that post. He was Dewan of the estate for about 2 years and worked with much success. He lately retired on a decent pension. The present Dewan is Mr. S. T. Shunmugam Pillai, a retirtd Deputy