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more thoroughly represented, and thereby the Council so consti- 
tuted, would be better able to bring about the desired changes 
which are so much needed, and which are so essential, before our 
profession can claim that status in society which, as one of the 
liberal professions, it has a right to expect.” 
The meeting approved the spirit of the resolution ; but it was 
pointed out by Mr. Greaves that no direct representation of the 
Association could be legally carried out. It was ultimately resolved 
that the Secretary be directed to request each member of the Associa- 
tion to attend the next annual meeting of the Royal College of 
Veterinary Surgeons, and to support with his vote such person as 
may hereafter be agreed upon as a member of Council. 
Mr. T. Cave proposed, and Mr. H. J. Cartwright seconded, a 
resolution that a sum of money from the funds of this Association 
be handed over as a donation to the Veterinary Benevolent Fund. — 
Carried. 
Mr. Reynolds proposed that the sum of £ 30 be given ; Mr. 
Garrard seconded the proposition. — Carried unanimously. 
Mr. George Cowlishaw, of Derby, was unanimously elected a 
member. 
Mr. Poyser, of Ashbourne, read a portion of an essay on 
“ Pleuro-pneumonia in Cattle,” but owing to the lateness of the 
hour was unable to complete it, and it was agreed that the reading 
should be finished and the essay discussed at the next meeting. 
A vote of thanks was given to the President, and the proceedings 
terminated. 
Willtam Barry, 
j H on. Secretary. 
NORTH OF SCOTLAND VETERINARY MEDICAL 
ASSOCIATION. 
In accordance with the resolution passed at the meeting held on 
the 22nd of July last, for the further discussion of “Quarter-ill,” 
a special meeting was appointed to be held at Huntly, on the 16th 
of October. The inclemency of the weather prevented a sufficient 
number of members attending, in consequence of which it was re- 
solved to adjourn, and take up the subject at the annual meeting 
in Aberdeen. 
The second annual meeting took place in the Mechanics’ Hall 
Buildings, on the 15th of January. 
The Treasurer submitted his annual statement, which showed a 
favorable balance at the credit of the Association, and the following 
office-bearers were appointed, viz. — Mr. Dewar, Midmar, President ; 
Cassie, New Machar, Vice-President ; Thomson, Aberdeen, Treasurer ; 
and Taylor, Aberdeen, Secretary. 
The discussion on “ Quarter-ill” being resumed, considerable 
