( contd. from post March 29 2012)
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote Amal Mome in a letter on 16 Aug 1919, " Once C.R.Das [Chittaranjan Das] said to me that when Rabibabu accepted the Knighthood, he sheded tears." Dr. Rashbehari Ghosh was also honoured by the same title on the same year. Amrita Bazar Patrika wrote on this occasion ; " We must, however, confess that the old familiar names Dr. Rash Behari and Rabi Babu sound sweeter in our ears than Sir Rashbehari and Sir Rabindranath."
On 14th Nov 1917, Rabindranath read the essay " Choto O Baro" in Vichitra. among the audience Novel writer sarat Chandra was present wearing simple dress.Probably this was the first time he saw Rabindranath personally.
On 28th March 1918, Sarat Chandra read a short story, " Bilasi', in Vichitra. Rabindranath wrote to Rathindranatyh The story read by Sarat Chandra in Vichitra was not bad. I think it was liked by all. "
On 8th May 1918, the birth day of Rabindranath was celebrated gorgeously with friends and relatives. Many songs were sung , specially from "Mayar Khela". Saratchandra was also present. But suddenly he left the place hurriedly.
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay (Bengali: শরত্চন্দ্র চট্টোপাধ্যায়) (15 September 1876 – 16 January 1938) is one of the most popular Bengali novelists and short story writers of early 20th century.
Ghosh, Rashbehari (1845-1921) lawyer, social worker, philanthropist. Born in the village of Khandaghosh in Burdwan district, Rashbehari Ghosh had an outstanding educational career, achieving top positions in all his public examinations from FA to MA. Ghosh was a legendary figure in the legal profession during the early twentieth century. He made a fabulous fortune through his legal practice, but donated much of it by way of charity and endowments. In 1913, he established an endowment for scientific studies at Calcutta University with an initial capital of ten lakh rupees. He also donated thirteen lakh rupees to establish an educational institution at Jadavpur, which was later upgraded into the Jadavpur University.
Rashbehari Ghosh was a Congress activist of the moderate wing. He had deep faith in progress but was opposed to radicalism in any form. His ability and contributions earned him a series of honours, such as the Tagore Law Professorship (1875-76) at Calcutta University, an honorary DL degree from Calcutta University (1884), a seat on the Bengal Legislative Council (1891-94, 1906-09), and knighthood (1915). Rashbehari Ghosh died 28 February 1921
