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The Secretary then read the report of the Finance Com- 
mittee and the Treasurer’s balance-sheet, from which it 
appeared that the present liabilities of the College are 
£88 19s. 8d. ,* the receipts for the present year have been 
£795 Os. 4d. ; the balance in hand now being £461 7s. 5d. 
Mr. Harpley moved, “ That the report be received and 
adopted.” 
Mr. Lowe seconded the motion, which was agreed to. 
Professor Simonds wished to know from the Treasurer 
whether the calls upon the College purse during the coming 
year were likely to be great, and whether he thought any 
more money might be funded. 
Mr. Withers thought the College could not afford to fund 
any more at present ; they might, however, deposit £200. 
Mr. Loioe proposed that £200 should be invested. 
Mr. Fleming seconded the motion. 
Mr. Field moved, as an amendment, that £200 should be 
deposited at the bank. 
Professor Simonds said the bye-law did not permit the 
Council to deposit. 
The President said the quarterly expenses amounted to 
about £60, and it was necessary to provide for three quarters, 
in which case there would not be £200 left in the Treasurer’s 
hands to deposit. At the Christmas examination there would 
probably be a deficit, as a great many rejected students would 
then come up again for examination. 
The motion and amendment were then both withdrawn, 
the matter being left in the Treasurer’s hands. 
The President asked the Council to take some further 
action with regard to the practical examination. Notices 
had been sent to the different schools that the practical 
examination would take place in 1871 and succeeding years, 
but no replies had been received. 
Mr. Ernes thought no more need be done in the matter, 
as it was decided to have the examination. 
Professor Simonds thought the subject might be in abey- 
ance till the next meeting of the Council. 
The President was of opinion that some further com- 
munication should be entered into with the schools, in order 
that all might work in harmony with regard to the examina- 
tion. There were various circumstances connected with it 
which would, no doubt, be somewhat difficult to arrange, but 
if the Colleges worked harmoniously with the Council a satis- 
factory arrangement could be obtained. lie thought the College 
was strong enough in veterinary professional examiners to 
carry out the scheme ; but if not, a most important considera- 
