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appreciation of his humble efforts on its behalf in having again 
elected him to fill that honorable position, briefly referred to the 
present state of veterinary science, and incidentally glanced at the 
most important questions which had recently occupied its attention. 
Mr. McGillivray , of Rayne, Aberdeenshire, thereafter read an 
essay on the “Internal Parasites of our Domestic Animals,” for 
which he had been awarded a medal by the Highland Agricultural 
Society of Scotland. The essay was listened to with marked atten- 
tion, and clearly evinced the ability and comprehensive knowledge pos- 
sessed by Mr. McGillivray in dealing with such an extensive subject. 
A general discussion followed, when votes of thanks were heartily 
accorded to the Chairman and Essayist, and the meeting terminated. 
Mr. Hay , of Ellon, agreed to open a discussion at next meeting 
of Society, on the “ Recently introduced Treatment of Laminitis.” 
J. B. Taylor, Secretary. 
THE NORTH OF ENGLAND VETERINARY 
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 
The usual quarterly meeting of this Society was held in Gray’s, 
Adelphi Hotel, Newcastle-on -Tyne, on Friday, 15th July, at 
4 o’clock in the afternoon. Mr. Dudgeon, V.S., Sunderland, Presi- 
dent of the Society, in the chair. 
The following members were also present, viz. — R. Brydon, Sea- 
ham ; C. Hunting, South Hetton ; H. E. Wilkinson, Newcastle-on- 
Tyne ; D. Macgregor, Bedlington ; H. Hunter, Newcastle-on-Tyne ; 
A. Mann, Wingate Lane; C. Stephenson, Newcastle-on-Tyne; and 
the Honorary Secretary. 
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, 
after which the President called upon Mr. Manns to read the essay 
of which he had given notice, subject — 
“ Diseases affecting the Digestive Organs of Cattle.” 
The essay was listened to with marked attention, and gave rise to 
considerable discussion, every member present taking part. The 
usual vote of thanks being awarded brought the meeting to a close. 
John Meikle, Hon. Secretary. 
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION. 
[We have been requested to publish the following scheme for 
securing uniformity of action between the English and Scotch 
Colleges, in carrying out the details of the “ Preliminary Exami- 
nation.” 
Our readers will have observed from the advertisements which 
have been issued by the Governors of the Royal Veterinary College, 
that although they — the Governors — have declined entering into 
a formal agreement with the Scotch Colleges, they have nevertheless 
adopted the principle of having the preliminary examination of the 
