ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 309 
Sewell was chosen assistant professor, and on the death of 
Mr. Coleman in 1839, was chosen professor. In 1832 he 
was elected President of the Royal College of Veterinary 
Surgeons. It would be seen, therefore, that for about a 
period of 54 years, Professor Sewell had been labouring for 
the advancement of the profession. The governors of both 
colleges were satisfied that what their friend did was for the 
purpose of furthering their general interests ; what he did 
for the pupils he need not tell them ; he never abused their 
confidence, nor in the least promoted disunion ; and now 
that he had grown grey in the service of the profession, did 
he not deserve their respect and esteem? (Cheers.) He 
would therefore propose the health of Professor Sewell, the 
President of the Veterinary College of Surgeons. 
The toast having been drunk. 
Professor Spooner returned thanks on behalf of his 
absent friend. He regretted the necessity which compelled 
him to do so ; and he assured those gentlemen who had 
assembled to do his friend honour, that if his health had 
permitted he would have been amongst them that evening. 
Indeed he had expressed his anxiety to attend, and he 
(Professor Spooner) was quite certain that his illness was 
much increased by that anxiety. (Hear.) He (Professor 
Spooner) had known him for the space of 23 years; 
indeed he entertained towards him a sort of dutiful 
affection, for he (Professor Sewell) had taken him by the 
hand and led him onward in his profession, counselling 
and encouraging him step by step. (Cheers.) He looked 
upon Professor Sewell as his best friend, and he was sure 
that that feeling was fully participated by the members of the 
profession assembled at that dinner. (Cheers.) He would only 
add that he thanked them most heartily for the cordial manner 
they had drunk Professor Sewell’s health. (Great cheers.) 
“The Governors of the Royal Veterinary College” was 
proposed by W. Robinson Esq., and responded to by the 
Chairman. 
“The Medical Profession and the Veterinary Board of 
Examiners ” was proposed by the Chairman, and responded 
to by S. Solly, Esq., F.R.S. 
“The Agricultural Society of England,” and the healths 
of the Ex-presidents of the College, the teachers at the 
Schools, Professor Morton, the Secretary, Mr. Varnell, the 
Visitors, the Stewards, together with other toasts were then 
proposed and suitably acknowledged. 
Mr. Harker officiated as toast-master, and the musical 
arrangements were conducted by Mr. Ransf'ord. 
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