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The motions were unanimously agreed to. 
In the absence of the Treasurer, the consideration of the 
balance sheet, on the motion of Mr . Cherry , seconded by Mr. 
Field , stood over to the next meeting. 
The Registrar reported one death — that of Mr. F. D. Elkes 
— and twenty-four admissions ; twenty from the London, and 
four from the Edinburgh school. 
In reference to the allowance to the Secretary, Mr. Cherry 
moved the amount be £70 per annum, which he believed to 
be in accordance with the original intentions of the Council. 
Mr. McKenna moved, as an amendment, that considering 
the prosperous state of the College, and the very efficient 
services of the Secretary, his salary be £80 in place of £70. 
Mr. Field seconded the amendment, which was carried by 
a majority of 9 against 3. 
A communication was then laid before the Board from 
Professor Spooner, referring to a previous letter from the 
Governors of the Royal Veterinary College, respecting the 
proposed reduction of examination fees, and requesting an 
early answer from the Council. 
After a discussion as to the former proceedings of Council 
in reference to this subject, it was suggested that the question 
be considered at the next meeting ; but ultimately — 
The following resolution, proposed by Mr. Gabriel , and 
seconded by Mr. McKenna , was unanimously adopted : 
That the Secretary be requested to acknowledge the 
receipt of Professor Spooner’s letter, referring to a previous 
letter from Mr. Newdegate, and to inform him that a deputa- 
tion will wait on the Governors of the Royal Veterinary 
College at their meeting of the 26th.” 
Mr. Langworthy, Mr. Field, Mr. Robinson, the President, 
and Secretary, were named as the deputation. 
It was also resolved that the President should call a meeting 
as soon after the communication with the governors as possible, 
and that the Secretary should write to Professor Spooner to 
know whether a deputation could be received on the day 
mentioned. 
Cheques were ordered for the current expenses of the 
quarter, and for the petty cash account. 
Charles Dickens, 
John Jones, 
E. N. Gabriel. 
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