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Park, asking for a synopsis of the subjects in which candi- 
dates are examined for the diploma of the College. The 
required information had been sent him. 
(13) From Mr. M‘Gavin, enclosing a report of the pro- 
ceedings instituted by the Pharmaceutical Society, for non- 
registration, against a Mr. Whiskin, of Welshpool, who styles 
himself veterinary surgeon. 
(14) From Mr. George Lewis, of Monmouth, inquiring if 
veterinary surgeons are exempt from serving on juries. He 
had been informed that they are not exempt. 
(15) From Mr. Clayworth, jun., Birmingham, stating that 
an action had been brought against him by a Mr. J. H. Pitt, 
Birmingham, for not acknowledging his certificate. He 
wished to be furnished with the official regulation on this 
subject, and had been referred to page 5 of the Charter. 
(16) From Mr. T. W. Prentice, Great Totham, Essex, 
asking to be informed if a person holding the Highland and 
Agricultural Society’s certificate is required to pass an ex- 
amination in chemistry and anatomy in order to obtain the 
diploma of the College. Further particulars had been asked 
for before a definite reply is given. 
(17) From Mr. Geo. Mould, of Aberdeen, asking to be 
allowed to undergo a written examination in that city, in 
consequence of his inability to attend the examinations in 
London. He had been informed, in reply, that no such 
written examination could be permitted. 
(18) From Mr. John Bretherton, Liverpool, stating that 
he had lost his diploma, and asking if the Council could pro- 
vide him with another. 
(19) From Mr. Geo. Morgan, of Liverpool, stating that 
Mr. John Ellis, of Liverpool, had certified to him that Mr. 
John Bretherton, who had lost his certificate, is the same 
Mr. John Bretherton who passed his examination in 1858. 
The Secretary said that on two previous occasions similar 
applications had been made, and the Council then resolved 
that a certificate, signed by the President and Secretary, 
should be forwarded to the gentlemen who had lost their 
diplomas. 
Mr. Gowing said Mr. Wm. Brown, of Grafton Street, had 
lost his diploma by fire, and he also wished to possess some 
document to show that he is a member of the College. 
Mr. Wilkinson moved that a certificate similar to that 
which had been sent on previous occasions should be 
forwarded to Mr. Bretherton. 
A discussion arose as to whether it was advisable to affix 
the seal of the College to the certificate, Mr. Wilkinson 
