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observed that Professor Sharpey was known throughout all 
Europe as a most distinguished member of the profession. 
A discussion ensued, not with reference to the qualifica- 
tions of Professor Sharpey, but respecting the propriety 
of reducing the number of medical examiners on the board 
as vacancies occurred, and to supply their places with veteri- 
nary surgeons. With the view to test the opinions of the 
Council, an amendment was submitted by Mr. Ernes to the 
effect, that the vacancy should not now be filled up. The 
amendment was seconded by Mr, Cherry . 
In reply to the amendment it was remarked by Professor 
Simonds, that it was compulsory upon the Council to elect 
from the medical profession, the bye-laws providing that the 
court of examiners should consist of twelve members of the 
college, and eight of the medical profession. Attention was 
also called by Professor Spooner to the inconvenience which 
would arise at the ensuing examination in December, should 
the anatomical and physiological section of the court be left 
incomplete, and it was further argued that the connection 
with the medical profession contributed to the reputation of 
the College. 
The mover and seconder of the amendment disclaimed 
any intention to undervalue the attainments of Professor 
Sharpey , but they submitted that the time had come when 
the examinations should be conducted chiefly by members 
of the college. They treated the subject as a matter of 
principle, and thought it desirable that an opportunity 
should be given for the entire Council to express their 
opinion. 
The amendment was opposed by Mr. Turner , Professor 
Morton , and others, and after the President had expressed him- 
self in favour of maintaining as closely as possible the con- 
nection between the two professions, the question was put 
to the vote, when the amendment was rejected by 7 to 2. 
Prof. Sharpey was then elected nem. con., Mr. Ernes and 
Mr. Cherry declining to vote. 
The next business was with reference to the communica- 
tion from Mr. Newdegate, chairman of the governors of the 
Royal Veterinary College, touching the reduction of the exa- 
mination fee. It was stated by the secretary that no imme- 
diate answer to that communication was sent, and that a 
deputation was some time afterwards appointed to wait upon 
the governors. On the day when the deputation did so, there 
were not sufficient governors present to form a quorum , 
consequently, the deputation could not be received. At a 
subsequent meeting of the Council, it was resolved to send a 
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