MATHURAM, DR. EDWARD PAUL, L.M.P., Independent (Madras—Tiruchirapalli—1952): S. of Rao Bahadur Dr. A. Mathuram; B. Tinnevelley District, July 14, 1904; ed. at St. Joseph’s College High School, Trichy, Government Medical School, Rayapuram (Madras): m. Mrs. Ruby E. Mathuram, January 20, 1932; Medical Practitioner; Managing Partner, Dr. A. Mathuram Sons, Guru Medical Hall, Trichy; President; District Mirasdars (Land Owners) Association, Trichy; President, Indian Christian Association, Trichy; President, Ahila Nadar Aikiaya Sangam, Trichy; Vice-President, Y.M.C.A., Trichy; Vice-President, Destitute Relief Society; Patron, Christian Endeavour Society; Executive Committee Member, S.P.C.A., Trichy; Governing Body Member, Rajaji T.B. Sanatorium, Trichy; Life Member, Rasika Ranjana Sabha; Life Member, The Central Y.M.C.A., Madras; Managing Committee Member of three Mission High Schools, Trichy; Member, District Medical Association, District Health Association, District Leprosy Relief Association, District Blind Relief Society, Bharath Boy Scouts Association; Chairman, Municipal Council, Trichy, since 1948; Chairman, Tiruchirapalli Municipal Council, 1948—52; Chairman, Local Library Authority, 1950—53; Member, Nadar Sangams, Seva Sangam Sports Club and The Union Club, Trichy; Member, Parliament Health Advisory Committee, 1954.

Hobby: Farming.

Special interest: Agriculture and Medical Science, specially Children’s Diseases.

Recreation: Tennis and other games.

Permanent address: Guru Medical Hall, Tiruchirapalli, South India.