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able to mount the cavalry as they ought to be mounted, and 
supply the country with valuable horses for all purposes, in 
place of the worthless weeds that now abounded. The stud 
farms in different parts of the country, to accomplish the ends 
in view, should be furnished with at least — 
1st. One thoroughbred stallion, the most calculated to 
get weight-carrying hunters and saddle horses, with suitable 
mares. 
2nd. One seven-eighths-bred stallion ditto. 
3rd. One or more three-fourths-bred stallion. 
4th. One or more half-bred ditto. 
These stallions to be available for the neighbouring farmers, 
as well as for the stud farm. 
5 . Mares, young and fresh, with size, substance, shape, and 
action (a few of which can still be obtained), but without 
pedigree, for alliance with stallions Nos. 1 and 2. 
6. Mares with the above qualities, but possesing one* 
fourth blood, that is, descended from a thorough-bred 
grandsire, and fit for alliance with stallions of Class 1, 2, 
and 3. 
7. Mares with above qualities, and possessing one-half 
blood, suited for stallions 1, 2, and 3. 
8. Mares possessing three-fourths and seven eighths blood, 
of proved excellence, and suited for stallions 3 and 4. 
Mr. Spooner concluded by thanking the company for their 
patient attention to his remarks. The subject was one with 
many different bearings, but time w r ould not allow him to go 
into many other interesting particulars. 
PRACTICAL PHYSIOLOGY. 
The recent regulations of the College of Surgeons having 
required of students now entering upon their medical studies 
attendance upon a course of Practical Physiology during their 
second year, w T e have thought it well to inquire as to the mode 
in which the course is to be carried out, and have for this 
purpose visited University College, wdiere there has been for 
some years a regular course of Practical Physiology, to which 
manystudents have entered, although the course was not com- 
pulsory. Professor Burdon- Sanderson, who has been recently 
appointed to the chair of Practical Physiology in succession 
to Professor Foster, informs us that though the course is not 
compulsory upon those students now in their second year, 
yet that so large an entry has taken place that he has been 
