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previous year, but not more so than was to be accounted for by 

 the variation which always occurred in these matters. Twenty- 

 three individuals had certiiicates conferred on them this year. 



Twenty -ninth Session, 1851-52. 



The examinations for this session, which took place on 

 the 19th and 20th April, were of a strict and searching kind, 

 and fully sustained the reputation which the College at the time 

 had so deservedly secured. The general appearance of the 

 students and intimate acquaintance they displayed, both with the 

 scientific and practical parts of their profession, were highly 

 satisfactory, and convinced every one present not only of the 

 capacity of the students sent forth from the College for the 

 intelligent discharge of their professional duties, but also for 

 raising to a higher position a class whose services are so im- 

 portant, alike to the cause of humanity and the interests of the 

 agriculturists of the country. The system of examination first 

 introduced last year was again adopted. Four sub-committees 

 were appointed, and the examination of the students was thus 

 proceeded with at four different tables. At the conclusion of 

 the examinations, certificates were conferred on twenty-three 

 students. 



Thirtieth Session, 1852-53. 



The examinations for the thirtieth session took place on the 

 21st and 22d April, and were, as formerly, under the super- 

 intendence of Professor Goodsii', the Convener of the Society's 

 Veterinary Committee. He was assisted by a number of 

 medical gentlemen of the city, as well as by several veterinary 

 practitioners from a distance, who came to re-visit their ahna 

 mater, and to express the high value they attach to the Institu- 

 tion. Both England and Ireland supplied on this occasion 

 representatives of the veterinary profession. After a carefully 

 conducted and strict examination, certificates were given to 

 seventeen of the candidates. 



At the conclusion of the examinations. Professor Goodsu', in 

 addressing the students, alluded to the necessity which still 

 remained, even after receiving the certificate of the College, for 

 a continued prosecution of their studies. He especially 

 recommended to them the earnest prosecution of the duties of 

 their profession, and at the same time a careful perusal and 

 study of the experience of others. The Professor also aUuded to 

 the extremely creditable appearance which the students had 

 made during the present examination. From his own experience 

 of these matters, he could appreciate the care and attention, as 

 well as the great ability, which those who are engaged in 



