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SUPPLEMENT 95 Brahma Sree K. Parmeswaran Moosad Vidyaratnam, was born in 1848 and belongs to an ancient family the mem- bers of which have been renowned physicians in the Ayurvedic system of Indian medicine. Mr. Parmeswaran is, in his turn also, a very capable Vaidya. He has been a member of both the District and Taluk Boards and an examiner in Ayurveda under the Travj?ncore Government. He established useful dispensaries at Terur and Calicut. He has been the recipient of certificates from the Government of India in appreciation of his services as a physician. He is a landlord in Malabar and finds delight in riding. Address : Triprangade, Codacal, Malabar. . Ram Das Sawhny, Rai Bahadur, Lala — Legal Practi- tioner, Shahpur (Punjab) was born at Bhera, his native town, on 14th March, 1846. He comes from the Sawhny family which is said to have descended from the Suraj Bansi Kshatrie's. He received his education partly in the Vernacular School, Bhera, and partly under private tutors. He passed the examinations of Tehsildarship, Mukhtarship and Pleadership with distinction and is a legal practitioner of 33 years standing and commands popular respect. In 1896 when there was a quarrel between the Hindus and the Mohammedans at Bhera on the cow killing question he used his influence in bringing about peaceful relations between the two communities. His services on the occasion of the out-break of plague at Bhera were also very conspicuous. In recognition of his services he was made a Rai Salieb in January, 19 14. He owns about 400 bighas of land and some magnificent houses as well. His eldest son Mr. Lakhmi Das Sawhny is a Barrister-at-Law and Public Prosecutor at Jhelum. His second son Mr. Suraj Balram Sawhny is a B.A., L.L.B. (Cantab) and Bar-at-Law. His grandson Mr. Shiva Ram Sawhny is also a B.A., L.L.B. (Cantab) Bar-at-Law. Address : Shahpur.