250 ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 
Mr. Wilkinson : Yes. This movement has originated in 
the Clyde Street School, and I am quite sure his election 
will be a means of helping us to acquire that solidity and 
unity which we have been seeking for so long a time. It 
will be a most popular appointment. 
The other gentleman whom I propose is one of great 
respectability, practising in Dumfries. He is, indeed, a gen- 
tleman of independent means, and one who is looked upon as 
quite an authority in his county; nay, not only so, but 
throughout the whole of Scotland. It is Mr. Paterson, 
of Dumfries. He has been pointed out by some of our 
Scotch friends who have gone with us thoroughly, and I 
understand his appointment would give great satisfaction to 
the Scotch people. Both these gentlemen are in every way 
eligible, and by their election, especially by that of Mr. 
Robinson, I think we should be gaining a great step in fur- 
therance of our ultimate object of union. I therefore first 
propose Mr. Alexander Robinson, of Greenock. 
Professor Spooner : When did he obtain the diploma of 
the College? 
Mr. Field : In 1849, April 25th. 
Mr. Harrison seconded the motion. 
Professor Spooner said, as these elections were, in reality, 
made for life, great care should be taken in the selection of 
proper men. 
The Chairman said Mr. Robinson occupied a very high 
position in the veterinary profession in Scotland. 
Mr. Fleming : I knew him years ago, and from what I 
have since seen and heard of him I am quite sure he is every- 
thing that Mr. Wilkinson has described him to be. 
Professor Spooner said he had been written to by one of 
the teachers in Scotland, who recommended a Mr. Waters 
as an efficient man for the post, and added that Miss 
Dick was also in favour of the appointment. He (Pro- 
fessor Spooner) had made some inquiries, but he had not 
heard that which would induce him to vote for Mr. Waters. 
A ballot being taken ; Mr. Alexander Robinson, of Green- 
ock, was declared unanimously elected. 
Mr. Wilkinson next proposed the election of Mr. R. B. 
Paterson, of Dumfries, as the other Examiner for the Scotch 
Board. 
Professor Spooner : When did he become a member of the 
corporation ? 
Mr. Field: In 1840. 
Mr. Wilkinson said both the gentlemen he had proposed 
