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and to prepare it for the reception of seed in the form of 
principles, which, if rightly inculcated, cannot fail to germi- 
nate and bring forth fruit ; thus benefiting the profession by 
rendering its worth more obvious, and giving to it a higher 
status. 
We hold and maintain that if structure and function were 
better understood by the community at large, quackery would 
be less rife, and pretenders have but little, if any, chance of 
success. We therefore say — Educate ! Educate ! Edu- 
cate ! 
ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 
The following having undergone the required examination 
for the diploma, were admitted members of the College, at a 
meeting of the Court of Examiners, held on the 17th of 
December, 1856 : 
Mr. C. J. Milner, Headcorn. 
„ W. J. Johns, London. 
„ G. R. Naden, Lichfield. 
,, J. Hipper, London. 
„ H. C. M. Orbell, Romford. 
QUARTERLY MEETING OF COUNCIL. 
In the report of the last Quarterly Meeting a mistake is 
made in the announcing that Mr. Turner proposed the reso- 
lution that the Council did not think it eligible to reduce the 
fee; that motion having been made by Mr. Langworthy. 
Professor Morton seconded Professor Simond’s motion 
for its reduction. 
MISCELLANEA. 
WARM BATHING. 
Many erroneous notions prevail respecting the use and 
properties of the warm bath. To many persons, the idea of 
submersion in hot water, on a summer’s day, would appear 
preposterous ; but if it be rationally considered, it will be found 
that the warm bath may be taken with equally, or perhaps 
greater benefit, in the summer than in the winter. During 
hot weather the secretions of the skin are much increased in 
