There was a brilliant gathering at the Royal Opera House on Tuesday the
22nd January 1918, when Sir Jagadis Bose gave a deeply interesting
lecture on the history of the inception of his Institute in Calcutta and
its aims together with an exposition of his scientific researches
illustrated by lantern slides. The theatre was full long before the
lecture commenced and several prominent people were present the bulk of
the audience consisting of Indians.
Mr. Tilak in introducing the distinguished lecturer to the audience
referred to Professor Bose's lasting services not only to the Indian
nation but to the whole world. These references to Dr. Bose and his work
elicited frequent applause from the large audience.