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Professor Sqtooner suggested the propriety of making some 
acknowledgment to Mr. Jagoe for his valuable services in the 
promotion of the bill. 
A brief discussion on the subject ensued, in the course of 
which the President and several members of the Council bore 
testimony to the untiring energy manifested by Mr. Jagoe 
throughout all the proceedings connected with the bill ; and on 
the motion of Professor Spooner , seconded by Mr. James 
Turner , it was resolved that a cheque for £50 be presented to 
him, as an acknowledgment of his services. 
The Secretary read the following letter from Mr. B. Cooper, 
resigning his office as a member of the Board of Examiners, on 
account of professional avocations : — 
“ New Street, August 10, 1851. 
“My dear Sir, — After having performed the office of an 
Examiner at the Veterinary Board for so many years, and with 
so much gratification to myself, I cannot give up the duty 
without feelings of deep regret; but my own professional avo- 
cations occupy so much of my time as to prevent the further 
performance of the duties of that office, either with credit to 
myself or with advantage to your pupils. I can, therefore, no 
longer hold so responsible a situation, especially as I find it 
impossible to keep pace with the rapid advancement which 
your own profession is daily making both in science and 
practice. 
“ I can only say, I shall ever feel a deep interest in the progress 
of veterinary surgery, and feel confident that the steady pur- 
suance of the present adopted system will surely secure its 
ultimate success to the utmost of your wishes. 
“ Yours, very sincerely, 
“ Bransby B. Cooper. 
(( E. N. Gabriel, Esq." 
Mr. Ernes moved that the resignation be accepted. 
Mr. Dickens seconded the motion, which was agreed to. 
Mr. A. Cherry proposed, and Professor Spooner seconded, a 
vote of thanks to Mr. Cooper for his valuable labours on the 
Board of Examiners. 
The motion passed unanimously. It was communicated to 
that gentleman as follows : — 
“ Rolls Buildings, October 9, 1851. 
“Dear Sir, — I am directed by the Council of the Royal Col- 
lege of Veterinary Surgeons to inform you that it is with much 
regret they accept your resignation as a member of the Board 
of Examiners. For your zealous and untiring support of and 
assistance to veterinary science, and for your indefatigable and 
