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farther remarks, the Secretary said that he thought Mr. Dray ought 
not to be allowed to leave the Society without the members ex- 
pressing their sense of his general conduct in some tangible manner 
and, therefore, he proposed “ That an illuminated address, ex- 
pressing the opinion of the members as to Mr. Dray’s general conduct, 
be presented to him at the annual meeting in January, and that in 
lieu of the annual dinner a complimentary dinner be given to Mr. 
Dray.” 
Mr. Taylor seconded the motion, which was supported by Mr. 
CutJibert and the President, and carried unanimously. 
Mr. Dray was then unanimously elected a honorary member of 
the Society, for which honour he returned thanks. 
Mr. Naylor gave notice that at the next annual meeting he 
should propose an addendum to Rule 3, viz. : “That any gentleman 
when nominated as a member of this Society, being at the time a 
member of any other Veterinary Medical Society, be admitted as 
a member of this Society upon payment of the annual subscription 
of 1 Os. 6d.” 
Mr. John Henderson Ferguson was proposed as a member by Mr. 
Dray. 
Mr. Nicholson next read his paper upon castration of the horse, 
detailing his modus operandi by the caustic clams with great 
minuteness. He averred that in his opinion this method of 
operating was the safest. He had operated upon large numbers of 
colts annually, and never had had any untoward results. 
In the discussion which followed the principal topics alluded to 
were — 1st. Which modus operandi was the most surgical, the least 
painful, and the soonest repaired. 
2nd. Scirrhous cord, how caused, and the best mode of extirpa- 
tion. 
3rd. Secondary haemorrhage, and the best means of its arrestation. 
A long and instructive discussion took place, in which most of 
the members present joined. 
A vote of thanks was unanimously awarded to the essayist for 
his kindness in providing such an able and practical paper for 
discussion. 
Mr. Nicholson returned thanks, and said that his experience in 
castration had been very great, and attended with the greatest 
possible success. 
Mr. Dray , Treasurer, read the annual financial statement, which 
showed a balance in favour of the Society of £$2 11 $. 5d. 
The election of officers for the next year was then proceeded 
with : Mr. Robert Nicholson was unanimously elected the 
President; Messrs. Walker, Faulkner, and Murdoch, Vice-Presi- 
dents ; Mr. Broughton was re-elected Hon. Secretary ; and Mr. 
Cuthbert Hon. Treasurer, vice Mr. Dray. 
Votes of thanks were passed to the retiring officer with acclama- 
tion. 
At the next meeting Mr. William Taylor promised to read a 
paper for discussion. Wm. Broughton, lion. Sec. 
