Sir Jagadis, who was accorded a most enthusiastic ovation on rising to
address the gathering, acknowledged his gratitude to the public of
Bombay who proved their appreciation of his work by their presence there
that evening, and the fact that they had subscribed Rs. 50,000 for the
occasion. He then gave a brief explanatory account of the nature and
scope of his work, which he had planned and carried out alone for many
years amidst many and varied difficulties. He gave an exposition by the
aid of one of the delicate instruments of his own invention of how
plants respond to various sounds and tunes and the beautiful colour
display which was observed in this connection appeared as though he were
a magician with a wand.