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ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 
Mr. Fleming presented to the Council for the library a 
work which he had just published on c Animal Plagues.’ 
On the motion of Mr, Broad, seconded by Professor 
Simonds, a vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Fleming for 
the present. 
A letter was read from Mr. Lawton, Ashton-under-Lyne, 
who wished to know what steps he should take to prevent 
unqualified persons from practising in his district as vete- 
rinary surgeons. 
The President suggested that Mr. Lawton should be in- 
formed that it was not within the jurisdiction of the Council 
to advise him what course to pursue. 
Mr. Withers suggested that a register should be sent to 
Mr. Lawton. 
The report of the Deputation Committee was brought in 
and read. 
Mr. Morgan proposed the adoption of the report. 
Professor Simonds said it might be as well to place the 
report on the minutes, though it would prove a dead letter, 
because the Lancet would not proceed with the bill this 
session. 
Assistant- Professor Pritchard seconded the motion, which 
was agreed to. 
Mr. Cowie moved the appointment of a Committee to 
make arrangements for the annual dinner. 
A letter was read from Mr. Silvester, offering his services 
on the dinner committee. 
Mr. Hunt seconded the motion, which was agreed to, Mr. 
Cowie, Mr. Harpley, Mr. Silvester, and Mr. Moon being 
appointed members of the committee. 
It was next decided to have the dinner at the “ Albion,” 
Aldersgate Street, at 5.30. 
Mr. Morgan recommended that the Secretary should draw 
up the annual report. 
Professor Simonds thought it would be better if the draft 
report were submitted to a committee, consisting of the Pre- 
sident, Mr. Fleming, and Mr. Lowe. 
This was agreed to. 
Mr. Alfred Broad and Mr. Alfred Withers were appointed 
auditors, and the meeting terminated. 
