ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 
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The following gentlemen were nominated to fill the va- 
cancies : — 
Professor Spooner, London. 
Mr. Robinson, Tamworth. 
Professor Simonds, London. 
Mr. Wilkinson, 2d Life Guards. 
Professor Morton, London. 
Mr. Gowing, Camden Town. 
„ Moon, Kingston. 
„ Lepper, Aylesbury. 
j, W. Mavor, Jun., London. 
„ Vines, Camden Town. 
„ Beeson, Amersham. 
„ F. C. Cherry, Clapham. 
„ Lacey, Adbolton. 
Professor Morton said he found that his name was among 
the list of persons nominated as members of the Council, he 
being, like the other retiring members, eligible for re-election. 
He had not, however, the slightest desire to be re-elected to 
the office, and as many members of the profession had such 
a desire, he would, if permitted, willingly have his name 
withdrawn. 
The Secretary said he was quite sure that no member of the 
profession at all aware of the value of Professor Morton’s 
services, would for a moment think of accepting his offer. 
On the motion of the Secretary , seconded by Mr. Henderson , 
Mr. Broad and Mr. Helmore were elected scrutators. 
A ballot was then taken, and the votes were as follows : — 
Professor Simonds .... 25 
Professor Spooner .... 24 
Mr. Wilkinson ..... 24 
Professor Morton .... 23 
Mr. Robinson ..... 23 
Mr. Lacey . . . . . .12 
Mr. Gowing ..... 9 
Mr. F. C. Cherry .... 8 
Mr. Moon . . . . . 7 
Mr. Lepper ..... 7 
Mr. Mavor ..... 5 
Mr. Vines ...... 4 
Mr. Smith ...... 1 
The Chairman declared the election to fall on Professor 
Simonds, Professor Spooner, Mr. Wilkinson, Professor 
Morton, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Lacey and Mr. Gowing. 
