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standing in the profession, but likewise his general knowledge of 
anatomy, physiology, general treatment of disease, &c., as by his 
writings and other efforts towards the general advancement of the 
science of the profession, and the benefit of the public good. 
Examiners should also perform their duty with judgment towards 
the students, and not according to one particular mode of treating 
disease, because Mr. Somebody might have one way of looking 
on a particular subject, and another Mr. Somebody might have 
another way. On the contrary, let the Examination Com- 
mittee act on general principles of science, and give the student a 
fair and honest examination, not in horse knowledge alone, but 
likewise the general information he has obtained in all the sci- 
ences connected with the profession, and particularly the general 
treatment of disease. The students should have opportunities of 
attending the sick horse, and also of mixing with those who did so. 
With respect to the advancement of the profession through 
veterinary works, he should say but little, as he considered the 
profession and the public were the best judges. He had himself 
written a work on “ Glanders,” which was founded on facts that 
had occurred within his own personal experience. Some things 
had arisen out of that work which he should not then allude to. 
He had written other works which had been considered of service 
to the profession. What he considered as highly important in the 
course of education to be pursued in the College was the study of 
actual disease, as well as anatomy, physiology, and chemistry. The 
students should not only study well works on these subjects, but 
likewise those which treat on the general practical symptoms and 
treatment of disease. 
Mr. Vines concluded thus : — “ All that is wanted is, that they 
should act together for the public good, and lay aside all party 
feelings whatever. He did not know but some day or other they 
might have a museum. Should that event happen, he should be 
most happy to give them some specimens which would be worth 
their notice. The veterinary profession should possess a museum 
worthy of public notice, and which should surpass that of the Royal 
College of Surgeons. Such a place should contain the skeletons 
of our most celebrated horses, either as respecting speed or draught. 
This museum should at proper times be open to the students, and 
