পাতা:Reminiscences Speeches And Writings Of Sir Gooroo Dass Banerjee Reminiscences pt. 1.pdf/১৪২

EvKNTS OF HIS LIFE. 25 Pioneer, as the mouth-piece of the Government, tells us, that no suitable Mahomedan gentleman could be found in Bengal for this high office. Be that as it may, we heartily congratulate the Government on the appointment of the Hon’ble Dr. Gooroo Dass Banerjee as Judge of the High Court. He will be a distinct accession to the strength of the Court and will worthily represent the community of which he is so distinguished an ornament, The Bengalee, 3rd November, 1888. Iord Dufferin has again laid the Empire under obligation by an act of large liberality. He has added another Native to the body of Judges of the Bengal High ourt. The manner of the boon has enhanced the gift, The principle of the appointment is unexceptionable but it might have been abused in the choice of the appointec. We can rejoice with unmixed satisfaction that it has not been so, Reise and Rayyet 3rd November 1888. The Bengalee Hindu, Babu Gooroo Dass, who has been appointed Judge of the Bengal High Court is a remarkable man. The most distinguished scholar of his time, he never gave up his studies amidst an extensive practico. He is a Hindu of Hindus and thorough believer in Hinduism. He is amiable in disposition and is incapable of giving offence to any living creature. Though not possessed of strong physique, he has yet indomitable energy, both mental and bodily and he has an eminently calm and judicious mind. Amrita Bazaar Parika, 8th Nobvermer 27888.