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[ »7* ] KALICHARAN BANARJI. Kalicharan Banerji, the scholar, orator and patriot, was born about sixty years ago at Jabbalpur, where his father lived for the sake of business. The family originally came from the district of Hugh. Kalicharan came to Calcutta very early for education and has now made this city his home. His patents were both devout Hindus, and he was most tenderly and carefully brought up by them. Kalicharan early became a convert to Christianity. But this change of creed did not affect the education of his tender years, Kalicharan was born after his parents had lost a number of children. This made them treat the child with the utmost indulgence. This indulgence, however which spoils many a child, served only to bring out the best traits of Kalicharan's character. A more gentle, obedient and studious boy could not be found. A deep love of truth characterised him from his boyhood, and he could not bear the lies which relatives and servants alike usually tell in order to beguile children. This love of truth has guided him at all stages of his career, and given him the force and firm- ness with which he has discharged the solemn duties of his life. Kalicharan's student life was a brilliant one. Having passed all the previous examinations with honour, he came out as the gold- medalist in Philosophy at the M. A. Examination. Philosophy has since been his favourite subject of study. Deep respect for his teachers has always been a prominent characteristic of him, and all his teachers, from those who taught him the alphabet to the famous Dr. Duff, have loved him as their own children. After passing the B, L. Examination, Mr. Banarji joined the High Court Bar and practised there for many years. He was also for several years, a Professor in the Duff College. But it is as a public speaker II