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around us is progressing. Some great and momentous 
change appears to be at hand; such are the surprising 
alterations that have of late years taken place ; and among 
these none are more remarkable than those which appertain 
to the intellectual part of man. Shall it be that we as a 
body alone remain unmoved, and make so little progress? 
Whence comes this apathy — this indifference ? 5 Tis ominous 
of evil. As pilots we perceive no storm looming in the dis- 
tance ; but there are signs indicative of that which we dread 
much more, and which is fatal to any profession — a treacherous 
calm. Efforts, therefore, must be made to urge every one to 
the performance of his duty, since the interest of each is at 
stake. We yearn for a more rapid advancement being made, 
and for the manifestation of more zeal. Something, it is 
gladly confessed, has of late been done ; but as yet our 
wishes and our expectations are far from being realised. Let 
a redoubled energy be ours, and a determination to act in 
co-operation, and all will yet be well. 
We must refer our readers to the report of the meeting, 
which is recorded in the present number; but there are one 
or two points in it to which we wish particularly to allude. 
The lessening of the examination and admission fee to the 
profession, may perhaps bring about that union which is so 
much desired, but we do not consider it one calculated to 
enhance its respectability. But, while we say this, we are 
decidedly of opinion, and ever have been, that pounds, 
shillings, and pence, will only at best prove a remote means 
to accomplish this end. It is alone by raising the standard 
of the education of the pupil that this can be effected. The 
curriculum must be extended, and we are glad to see that 
this is gradually taking place. Another educational officer 
being added to u alma mater 55 affords abundant proof of 
onward progress in the School, and of the right spirit being 
awakened. But it must not stop here, for more remains yet 
to be done. We are, however, quite contented to accept this 
as an earnest of the intention of those to whom the govern- 
ment of the Royal Veterinary College belongs, and are 
grateful for it. 
