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President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for 
the ensuing year, than whom, he said, he thought it impossible 
to choose a person better qualified to fulfil the duties of that 
office. 
Mr. Peech seconded the nomination. 
Mr. Per civ all, thinking the compliment should be paid to 
the Senior Members of the profession (as in the case of Pro- 
fessor Sewell), proposed Mr. Stockley as President for the 
year. 
A ballot was then taken, and the votes were as follows : — 
Mr. Field ..... 12 
Mr. Stockley ..... 2 
Mr. Percivall ..... 1 
The Chairman declared the election to fall on Mr. Field , 
who, on taking the Presidential Chair, said he felt that there 
were many around him more deserving of the honor than 
himself ; but as it appeared to be the wish of the Council that 
he should fill the office of President,, he would promise to do 
his utmost to give satisfaction to the body at large. 
A ballot was then taken for the election of six Vice-Pre- 
sidents ; and the result was as follows : — 
Mr. S. Robinson . . . .15 
,, W. Mayer . . . .14 
,, C. Percivall . . . .12 
„ Hales 9 
,, Weeks ..... 8 
,, Lepper 7 
„ F. C. Cherry .... 7 
„ Goodwin ..... 6 
„ Stockley ..... 2 
The President declared the election to fall on Mr. Robinson, 
Mr. Mayer, Mr. Percivall, Mr. Hales, and Mr. Weeks; and 
Mr. Cherry, and Mr. Lepper, having an equal number of 
votes, he gave his casting vote in favour of Mr. Cherry. 
Mr Gabriel was unanimously re-elected Secretary. 
Cheques were ordered for the following sums: — Board of 
Examiners, £7 5 12 Edinburgh Board, £20; Petty 
Cash, £20. 
Mr. Robinson, Mr. Peech, and the Secretary, were named 
by the President as the Committee of Supervision, and the 
proceedings terminated. 
William Robinson 
Sam. Peech 
E. N. Gabriel. 
