Nurungukal...contd...

                The layout of the college campus  is different from that of our school. Each class room is marked for separate subjects. Science rooms are attached to the respective laboratories. There is a long veranda. During interval between the periods we moved from one room to the other in small groups. Girls often walked close to the wall holding the books in front as a shield, were as the boys tried to glance at them or pass comments.A pavilion at one end of the ground, canteen to serve tea, snacks and meals at concessional rate,girl's room at the far end of the veranda, separate labs for each science subjects, an open auditorium, boys hostel at the foot of the hill etc were the special features of the college. The top of the hill was almost barren except for patches of wild grass and a few rock formations providing ideal points for those who wish solitude or for enjoying an exclusive company.

                I joined the second group, chemistry as the main subject.  Mr. K.N.Subramanya Iyer was our head at that time.  Dr. Poti joined much later. KNS was known for his very strict discipline.The movements of his lips and accents were peculiar and amusing. He is seldom seen without a coat. Every one gave him due respect. He was a lovable personality. We sat tight lipped in his class. He spoke aloud while writing  the chemical equations on the board, H2so4+ Mnso4......in such a way as if he is playing a musical organ. One can never forget the movements of his body and face. May be that he was doing such subtle gestures to drive into our brain the intricate rules of chemistry. His style of dictating the notes was exclusive, slow and clear, which the slowest hand can take down. His demonstrations in the lab used to be an interesting experience. His head will slightly bow with a charismatic smile and grace when we wished him, which no one else can claim. He was a teacher of impeccable manners.I, with all respect bow my head to pay homage.