As a numismatist, I resent the practice resorted to by some fishermen of melting old lead coins, and converting them into sinkers for their nets. Pattapu.--Pattapu for Tulivandlu is a name for Tamil Pattanavans, who have migrated to the Telugu country. Pattapu also occurs as a sub-division of Yerukala. Pattar.--The Pattars are Tamil Brahmans, who have settled in Malabar. The name is said to be derived from the Sanskrit bhatta. It is noted, in the Madras Census Report, 1901, that Pattar (teacher) has been recently assumed as a title by some Nokkans in Tanjore. (See Brahman.) Pattariar.--Recorded, in the Madras Census Report, 1901, as a Tamil corruption of Pattu Saliyan (silk-weaver). Pattariar or Pattalia is a synonym of Tamil-speaking Saliyans. Pattegara (headman).--An exogamous sept of Okkiliyan. Pattindla (silk house).--An exogamous sept of Tota Balija. Pattola Menon.--Recorded, in the Cochin Census Report, 1901, as a sub-caste of Nayars, who are accountants in aristocratic families. Pattukuruppu.--Recorded in the Travancore Census Report, 1901, as synonymous with Vatti, a sub-division of Nayar. Pattu Sale.--A sub-division of Sales, who weave silk (pattu) fabrics. Pattuvitan.--Recorded, in the Travancore Census Report, 1901, as a sub-division of Nayar. Patvegara.--The Patvegaras or Pattegaras (pattu, silk) of South Canara are described by Mr. H. A. Stuart [95] as "a Canarese caste of silk weavers. They are Hindus, and worship both Siva and Vishnu, but their special deity is Durga Paramesvari at Barkur. They wear the sacred thread, and employ Brahmans for ceremonial purposes. They are governed by a body called the ten men, and pay allegiance to the guru of the Ramachandra math (religious institution). They are divided into balis (septs) and a man may not marry within his own bali. Polygamy is allowed only when a wife is barren, or suffers from some incurable disease, such as leprosy. The girls are married in infancy, and the binding portion of the ceremony is called dhare (see Bant). Widow marriage is not permitted, and divorce is only allowed in the case of an adulterous wife. They follow the ordinary Hindu law of inheritance. The dead are cremated. The sradha (memorial) ceremony is in use, and the Mahalaya ceremony for the propitiation of ancestors in general is performed annually. Female ancestors are also worshipped every year at a ceremony called vaddap, when meals are given to married women. They eat fish but not meat, and the use of alcohol is not permitted."