class; and Dashakumara Charitra, instead of being read entire here: be studied in selections in one of the Grammar classes, and that Sishupalabadha, Kiratarjuniya, and Naishadha Charita having many objectionable passages, as stated before, instead of being read entire, be studied in selections. The first part only of Kadambari should be read. All the other works should be read entire. In addition to this, I beg leave to propose that two other works Viracharita, and Santishataka be studied in this class. The former is the first part of that drama of which Uttara-Charita is the second, being in no way inferior to it. The Shantishataka is an excellent didactic poem. The students should practice translating as before. They should also write Essays in Sanskrit and Bengali.
3. ALANKARA OR RHETORIC CLASS.
After Sahitya, the students come to this class and continue in it for two years[1]. They read in this class the following works on Rhetoric:—
1. Sahitya Darpana, 2. Kavya Prakasha, 3. Kavya Darshana, and 4. Rasagangadhara.
They also read those Poetical works which from want of time, they cannot goon with in the Sahitya Class. Besides this, they have for their exercise, translation and composition. They also attend the Mathematical Class.
With regard to this class, I beg leave to propose the following changes. The best books should be Kavya Prakasha and Dasharupaka. Generally Sahitya Darpana is the work read, but I prefer Kavya Prakasha and Dasharupaka on the following grounds. Kavya Prakasha is a much more profound work than Sahitya Darpana, and is
- ↑ Formerly the period of study in this class was one year which was extended to two years by order of the Council, dated the 28th November, 1846.
