42 WANT OF VETERINARY ASSOCIATIONS IN THE SOUTH. 
before we do that, let us come to arrangements with the 
Edinburgh Veterinary College, and heal the wounds which 
for so long a time have existed. Then we shall have the 
united sympathy and support of the entire profession. If 
such should happen to be the case, no opposition which could 
then be brought against the Bill would be able to stand. 
Without any disparagement to our existing Council, I think 
those gentlemen who are wont to attend the annual meeting 
might now and then select members both Irish and over the 
border, for as the Board has existed up to the present time, 
it is only an English one. Besides, as members are at present 
elected, it seems as if a councilman’s office was to be held 
for life. Let us then infuse new blood from the three king- 
doms, and we should find, as a matter of course, that we 
have gained new life and new energies, which would be found 
to be more in harmony with the best interests of the 
profession. 
Another effort in the right direction will be the formation 
of veterinary medical associations in London and surrounding 
counties. It is true we have one in London in connection 
with the College ; but what we want is one governed by our- 
selves, and independent of college control. It will be sure, 
when established, of being well attended, as it will be the 
representative of metropolitan talent. It will be found to 
confer a great boon on every member who attends it, as when 
the intellect of the district is drawn together in the discussion 
of diseases which we meet with in every day life, and the 
different opinions explained, good is sure to result. 
Although I have only attended the London Association, I 
believe no one can go home without being impressed with the 
conviction that he has derived benefit. Thoughts new to him 
will suggest themselves to his mind, and it will become a 
pleasure to him to try to unravel their mystery. We shall 
know we are students now, and that we owe to ourselves and 
the profession at large any little information which it is in 
our power to bestow. 
After locating myself at Gravesend, I became impressed with 
the conviction that a society for Kent might be established. 
Meeting Mr. J. B. Martin, M.R.C.V.S., Rochester, one day, 
he hinted that he thought one might be formed for Kent. 
But from some cause or other it fell through, although two 
or three promised to become members. I confess, as far as 
I am concerned, 1 thought some older member than myself 
ought to take up the subject, and should he do so, I promise 
him every assistance. Let us then be up and doing, the ma- 
terials are already at hand, only lacking the managing hand to 
