[Illustration:  Photo. by Johnston & Hoffmann Bishop’s Palace, Chowringhee]

CIRCULAR ROAD.

I well recollect the time when it was considered rather infra dig to reside in this particular part of the town, but then, of course, it was an entirely different place from what it has since become.  Lee Road, for instance, was not then in existence, and for a very long time after it was opened contained but one house.  No. 1, at present in the occupation of Mr. Goodman.  On the south side of Circular Road immense alterations and improvements have been inaugurated, old bustee lands have been reclaimed, on which handsome residences have been erected, new roads and thoroughfares have been opened out and built upon, and Lansdowne Road, formerly known as Peepal Puttee Rasta, has also been widened, improved; and extended almost beyond recognition.  In addition an entirely new street at the extreme end of the road has been created in Lower Rawdon Street.

This, I think, brings our perambulations to an end, and I can only express the hope that I have not wearied out the patience of those of my readers who have taken the trouble to accompany me on my travels.

In concluding these reminiscences and bidding farewell to my readers, I would crave their indulgence for the imperfections of which I am only too sensible there are many:  but at the same time I hope they will not forget that they are written entirely from memory, without any memoranda or data to refer to.