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Mr. Ernes proposed “ That a re-examination at the same 
meeting of a rejected candidate is undesirable.” 
Mr. Fleming seconded the motion. 
The President said he was present at the first examination, 
and was very much pleased with the manner in which the 
ex officio members conducted themselves 
The resolution was agreed to, and the Secretary was in- 
structed to write to the chairmen of each Board of Ex- 
aminers, communicating the fact that the motion had passed. 
The Secretary announced that Dr. Taylor, one of the 
examiners at the chemical table, was desirous that addi- 
tional specimen drugs should be provided for the medical 
cabinet, in order that they may be classified in accordance 
with the new f Veterinary Pharmacopoeia* by Professor 
Tuson. 
It was moved by Mr. JfilJcinson, and seconded by Mr. J. 
C. Broad — 
“ That the specimen drugs for the medical cabinet be 
purchased.** — Carried. 
The Secretary read a letter from Mr. Wm. Cockburn, of 
Glasgow, resigning his seat in the Court of Examiners, in 
consequence of failing health. His letter had been acknow- 
ledged. 
Professor Gamgee said, — Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen, I 
am extremely sorry to find that Mr. Cockburn, who has been 
a great friend for many years to this College, should be re- 
tiring from the Board of Examiners, inasmuch as his well- 
known probity and standing in Scotland has helped in many 
ways beneficially to further our interests; and, although 
from the terms of his note we are compelled to accept that 
resignation, I trust the Council through their Secretary will 
express their regret that circumstances should lead to the 
connection being severed between him and this College, in so 
far as his position as examiner is concerned. It will be 
difficult for us to replace him for more reasons than one. I 
propose, “That the resignation be accepted, with an expres- 
sion of regret from this Council that failing health should 
interfere with Mr. Cockburn’s devoting his time any longer 
to the Examining Board in Scotland, at the same time thank- 
ing him very kindly for the services he has rendered to this 
institution.** 
Mr. Cartwright seconded the resolution, which was agreed 
to. 
The Registrar read over the list of deaths, five names 
having been recorded since the last meeting of the Council. 
Mr. Wilkinson then proposed a vote of condolence with 
