পাতা:Reminiscences Speeches And Writings Of Sir Gooroo Dass Banerjee Reminiscences pt. 1.pdf/১৬০

EvKNTs of HIs LIFE. 143 His first Convocation (18th January, 1890 ) The last Convocation of the Calcutta University marks a memorable cra in the history of that body. For the first time in its annals the degrees were conferred and the Convocation speech delivered by a native of India, whom his own distinguished abilities and the favour of the Government had raised to the high position of Vice-Chancellor of the University. For some time indeed previous to his appointment the Hon'ble Dr. Gooroodlass Banerjee had practically performed the duties of Vice-Chancellor but too often in this country the duties are performed by one, while the honour of the office belongs to anothor. We are therefore deeply grateful to the Government for the appointment. We repcat once again our obligation on the occasion of reviewing the proceedings of the Convocation; and we feel thankful to His Excellency the Viceroy for the kindly words with which he introduced the new Vice-Chancellor to the Convocation. “As far as I have been able to discover' remarked Lord Lansdowne in the course of his speech “no discordant note has marred the general expression of approval with which Mr. Justice Banerjec's nomination to the Vice-Chancellorship has becn hailed. I desire therefore in the name of the University, of the Government of India and I belicevoe I may in this case claim to be the exponent of public opinion at large to congratulate the Vice-Chancellor, and to wish him a very successful tenure of office,” In criticising the Vice-Chancellor's speech we feel bound to congratulate the Hon’ble Dr. Gooroodas