370 ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 
Assistant- Professor Pritchard said the pupils at the 
Royal Veterinary College would prefer having the practical 
examination and the oral examination the same day. 
Mr. Cartledge asked whether, if a student were reported 
bad after the practical examination, he would be eligible for 
the oral examination ? 
The President said whatever happened at the practical 
examination would not prevent the student from attending 
the oral examination. If he were marked “bad” in the 
practical examination it would be taken into consideration as 
if he were “ bad ” in any other branch of the examination by 
the Board. 
On the motion of Mr. Cartledge , seconded by Mr. Morgan , 
it was decided to commence the oral examinations on the 
same day as the practical examinations, Monday, April 
17th. 
Professor Simonds suggested that a committee of manage- 
ment of two members should be appointed to make all the 
arrangements for the practical examination. 
The President said he had suggested that the Secretary 
should arrange with Mr. Harrison what animals should be 
sent, and then get men to take them to the lairs at the proper 
time. 
Professor Simonds thought it would be better that some 
member of the Council should be appointed to assist the 
Secretary. 
Mr. T. Broad consented to act with the Secretary in the 
matter. 
A letter was read from Professor Williams, stating that the 
number of students who would present themselves for ex- 
amination would be about thirty. 
A letter was read from Professor M‘Call, stating that nine 
students would present themselves for examination at 
Glasgow. 
Two letters from Dr. Dunsmure were read, stating that 
arrangements had been made for holding the examinations in 
Edinburgh on the 13th, 14th, and 15th instant, and for 
commencing the examinations at Glasgow at 12 a.m. on 
the 17th. 
A letter from Professor Williams stated that he anticipated 
some difficulty in providing cattle for the practical examina- 
tions, but would do all he could to assist the examiners. 
A letter w r as also read from Mr. Cartledge, accepting the 
office of deputy secretary for the practical examination in 
Scotland. 
