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land, I wrote a letter to the D.G. of the 

 A.V.D. pointing out that the inadequacy 

 of the detention allowance was a hard- 

 ship on veterinary surgeons which ought 

 to be rectified, and that I had no per- 

 sonal grievance in the matter. I am happy 

 to say that this letter, which was for- 

 warded to superior authority, helped to 

 obtain the welcome concession of a pound 

 a day detention allowance for veterinary 

 surgeons. 



In ancient times, doctors occupied a position 

 somewhat similar to cow-leaches, and the 

 barbers and surgeons of London belonged 

 to the same corporation until the year 1745. 

 Even fifty years ago the village medical 

 man was rarely admitted into county society. 

 Since then, the medical profession has, by 



