o-i PROCEEDINGS AT BOAED MEETINGS. 



Veterinary College. — A letter from the Duke of Buccleuch, with refer- 

 ence to a veterinary charter for Scotland, was read ; and on the motion of 

 Mr Walker of Bowland, Mr Gillon of Wallhouse was unanimously appointed 

 to the office of chairman of the Standing Committee on the Veterinary 

 College, in room of Professor Goodsir. 



Agricultural Education. — It was reported that six candidates had 

 intimated their intention of presenting themselves for examination for the 

 Society's agricultural certificate and diploma, and that the written examination 

 papers were in course of being prepared by the Board of Examiners on the 

 Science and Practice of Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, and the other 

 branches named in the bye-laws. 



Glasgow Show. — The Secretary mentioned that he had visited Glasgow 

 on the 4th March, along with the Society's Master of Works, for the purpose of 

 selecting a site for the showyard. Mr Monro, the town clerk, and other 

 officials, were present, and gave every assistance, and approved of the portion 

 of the Green chosen. The revisal of showyard specification, certificates of 

 entry, and contract for refreshments in the yard, &c, was remitted to the 

 Committee on General Shows. 



Edinburgh Christmas Club. — A letter was read from the Secretary of 

 the Edinburgh Christmas Club, transmitting their rules, and requesting the 

 patronage and support of the Society. A communication from Mr Geddes, 

 Orbliston, supporting the application, was also read ; and the Directors re- 

 mitted the subject to the Committee on District Shows. 



Proposed Show at Dundee. — A letter from Lord Kinnaird, with reference 

 to an Agricultural Show to be held at Dundee during the meeting of the British 

 Association in September next, was read. His Lordship mentioned that he 

 was endeavouring to arrange that it should take place under the united 

 auspices of the Perth, Fife, Kinross, and Clackmannan Society and the Angus 

 Association, and requested the assistance of the Society in the way of pre- 

 miums for stock, &c. The Secretary was instructed to communicate with his 

 Lordship and these associations, and report to the Committee on District 

 Shows. 



Transit of Cattle by Kail, &c. — A pamphlet by Mr Reid, Granton, 

 entitled " The Story of of the Truck," sent by the author to the Society, was 

 laid on the table, and after considerable discussion the subject of the transit 

 of cattle by rail, sea, &c, was, on the motion of Mr Heddle of Melsetter, 

 remitted to a special committee, of which Mr Dudgeon of Cargen was named 

 convener. 



Testimonial to Patrick Bell. — It was reported that subscriptions to 

 the testimonial to the Bev. Patrick Bell had been intimated to the amount of 

 L.570, and that the sum received was L.474. The Secretary regretted that 

 the subscriptions were not progessing so well as he could wish, but that as it 

 had been decided to send subscription-lists to all the bank agents in Scotland, 

 he hoped the result would be satisfactory. 



Potato-Lifter. — A communication from Mr James Gibson, on behalf of 

 the potato merchants of Glasgow and the west of Scotland, requesting the 

 assistance of the Society in offering a premium for an improved potato-lifter, 

 was remitted to the Committee on the Glasgow Show. 



