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honour conferred upon him in receiving so gratifying and so 
unanimous an expression of the esteem of the students, in whose 
present and future welfare he took the liveliest interest. 
To those about to finish their course of collegiate study and to 
enter on the practice of their profession, he addressed a few 
words of warning and advice, pointing out the sunken rocks and 
quicksands on which the hopes of many a young aspirant have 
been wrecked. 
Those who had not yet completed their studies he exhorted 
to be diligent in embracing the opportunities of instruction pre- 
sented to them, so that, on their entrance into professional life, 
they might not have to experience the bitter reflection of having 
mis-spent their time, and neglected to acquaint themselves with 
forms of disease which they would thus be unqualified to 
grapple with ; but which proper attention to their teachers 
would have enabled them to combat with credit to themselves, 
and satisfaction to those by whom their services were required. 
In conclusion, Mr. Yarnell declared that he considered the 
presentation of such an instrument under such circumstances to 
be indicative of a spirit of progress, and to mar.k an era in the 
veterinary profession; and, after making some judicious remarks 
on the use and abuse of the microscope, he renewed his thanks 
to all present, and sat down amidst the loudest applause. 
The Professors of the College having expressed the gra- 
tification with which they viewed the whole proceedings, and the 
cordiality with which they united with the students in doing 
honour to the merits of Mr. Yarnell, the meeting adjourned 
to the board-room of the College, where refreshments had been 
provided, when each student had an opportunity of personally 
presenting his felicitations to Mr. Varnell on this auspicious 
occasion : and thus were brought to a conclusion the events of 
an evening which will long be remembered with gratification 
by those who enjoyed the privilege of taking a part in them : 
Mr. Yarnell being not only the able instructor, but the guide, 
the counsellor and friend, of every student in the Royal Veteri- 
nary College. 
I cannot conclude this resume of the proceedings, without 
expressing the obligations the committee are under to Professor 
Simonds for his kind co-operation and advice in the selection of 
the instrument. Hoping I have not too much encroached on 
your valuable space, 
I beg to remain, 
Sir, your obedient servant, 
Qfjbiyx- 
Pratt-street, Camden Town, 
May 14, 1851. 
