ANNUAL MEETING. 437 
It was suggested that the following alteration would pro- 
bably meet the views of the Committee : 
“Nothing in this section shall impose any penalty on any 
member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons who is 
engaged solely in the cure or treatment of the diseases or 
injuries of animals, and not of human beings.” 
The alteration was cordially accepted, and the deputation 
expressed their best thanks to Dr. Anstie and Mr. Carter, 
who joined him during the discussion, for the expression of 
friendly sentiments towards the Royal College of Veterinary 
Surgeons. 
On the subject of the General Examinations, the Council, 
at the request of Professor McCall, decided that the future 
examination of his students should be held in Glasgow, instead 
of in Edinburgh, as it was found that very little additional 
expense would be incurred. 
Specimen drugs and chemicals have been furnished for the 
use of the examinations in Scotland. 
Eighty-seven pupils from the different schools have received 
the diploma of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons during 
the past year. 
The Council regret having to announce the death of two 
illustrious men, members of the Court of Examiners, viz. 
Professor Syme, Examiner on Anatomy at the Scottish Section 
of the Court of Examiners ; and Dr. Miller, of King’s College, 
Examiner at the chemical table in London. 
The vacancies thus caused have been since filled by the 
election of Professor C. L. Bloxam, of King’s College, London ; 
and Professor Wm. Turner, of the University of Edinburgh, 
both of whom are believed to be eminently qualified to fill the 
duties required of them. 
The Registrar has to report the death of fifty members of 
the profession since the last Annual Meeting. One most re- 
gretted by the profession is Mr. Wm. Ernes, of John Street, 
Bermondsey. He was elected one of the first Members of 
Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, which 
office he held up to the time of his decease. He was elected 
a Vice-President 1850, and President of the College in 1863. 
He also presented several foreign and other works to the 
library of the College. 
The Annual Register of the Royal College of Veterinary 
Surgeons will shortly be issued gratuitously, on application, 
to members of the profession. 
Presentations have been made to the Library and Museum 
of the College by Dr. Alex. Williams, of the Veterinary Depart- 
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