TESTIMONIAL TO PROFESSOR SIMONDS. 
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the exercise of his calling admirably combines science with 
practice; and it is the principles acquired by himself that he 
endeavours to instil into us. His happy, seductive, and con- 
vincing mode of imparting knowledge frees his lectures from 
that aridity and tedium which might otherwise attend dis- 
courses on such difficult topics as those with which he is 
daily occupied. 
“ To be laconic, I should say that for all the qualities that 
can ornament a gentleman of learning and a professor, 
Mr. Simonds conspicuously shines. 
“ Reiterating, therefore, sir, the assurance of a deep sense of 
the obligations we owe you, I have the pleasure of presenting 
to you in the name of my fellow-students, this silver tea and 
coffee service, which I pray you to accept as a token of their 
esteem, respect, and gratitude.” 
The presentation having been made, its reception was suit- 
ably acknowledged by Professor Simonds, who, in the course 
of his observations, remarked that it might possibly be true 
that the division of science he had the honour of inculcating 
the principles of were not so attractive as some other branches 
of their studies ; and if this were true so much the more must 
he appreciate their kind reward of his efforts. 
“ Your chairman has referred to my position as connected 
with the Royal Agricultural Society of England, and the 
general satisfaction that my professional advice on difficult 
questions of patholog}^ has given the society. But, gentle- 
men, it must be remembered that I am but the exponent of 
the united skill of the officers of this institution. Each of 
your teachers assists me, and thus gives the society the benefit 
of his knowledge. Placed in this situation by the governors 
of the College, whose object at all times is to benefit the 
veterinary profession, and as it is in the yards of the farmer 
that the stronghold of the charlatan exists, I, in common 
with my colleagues, have endeavoured to displace these un- 
educated practitioners by the introduction of men of educa- 
tion and scientific attainments. The society freely acknow- 
ledges the benefit of our efforts, and it desires to maintain 
the union which happily now exists between the two insti- 
tutions. It gives, as is well known, a large sum of money 
annually to the College, and this, doubtless, it will continue to 
do so long as we labour to accomplish so desirable an end. 
“With regard to that branch of pathology with which I 
am connected, permit me to say that it is a rising division of 
veterinary science ; and that according as the value of cattle 
increases so will the medical attendant be esteemed by the 
amount of professional knowledge which he brings to bear in 
the treatment of their diseases. Therefore, allow me to add, 
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