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 SUPPLEMENT 153 Anglo-Sanskrit School at Lucknuw he made a name for him- self, obtaining brilliant results year by year. Since his appointment to Gorakhpur his untiring efforts have made his school one of the foremost in the province. Babu Aghornath Chatarji is an example of what a determined man can do for himself and his family in the face of great misfortunes. By the untimely death of his father, he was left, while still at College, to support his mother and a large family of brothers and sisters, as well as wife and children. By sheer merit and perseverance he has succeeded. During times of famine he has collected large sums of money for the relief of the suffering. On the occasion of the visit of the present King and Queen, when Prince and Princess of Wales, he was the means of large sums being subscribed towards the Lucknow Medical College, for which he received the thanks of Government. His services to the public and the Government were recognized on the occasion of the recent Coronation Durbar, when his title was conferred upon him. Address : Gorakhpur. United Provinces. GANGA Prasad, Rai Saheb, Pleader, Honorary Managing Director of the Mainpuri District Co-operative Bank, was born in 1857, and educated at Etawah High School and Agra College. He has been Vice-Chairman of the Mainpuri Municipal Board for a period of nearly eight years ; he has also been for the last fifteen years Honorary Secretary of the Aikman Union Club. His connection with the Co-operative Bank extends for nine years; he is also connected with manv Kayasth institutions. His father was Rai Durga Prasad Saheb, of Etawah, and the family is a well known and highly respected one. The Rai Saheb is a member of the Theosophical Society and much of his leisure is spent in the study of theosophical and other works. He has published a few small books and pamphlets. His title was conferred on the occasion of the recent Coronation Durbar, in recognition of his public services. Address : Mainpuri, United Provinces.