8 ESTABLISHMENT OF A GENERAL ANNUITY FUND. 
After having made such a remark as the following — “ coarse 
nailing, as applied to the large majority of feet, is the most certain 
means of producing the disease. The reasons for this are too 
long to enter upon here ; but 1 hope to be able to show that I am 
correct at some other time it must be apparent that I had 
reasons, and in my own mind convincing ones, to give for my 
stating that “ coarse nailing” was a fruitful cause of coronitis; 
these, however, not being made as yet public, it follows that all 
premature remark on them must fall to the ground. 
Similar observations will also apply to other remarks of Mr. 
Wright’s; as I have distinctly declared that I reserved the more 
minute detail of the facts there dryly stated until the time should 
arrive for giving such explanations. 
Dec. 5th, 1845. 
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A 
GENERAL ANNUITY FUND, 
FOR THE BENEFIT OF INFIRM AND INCAPACITATED MEMBERS OF 
THE VETERINARY PROFESSION, THEIR WIDOWS, AND ORPHANS. 
By G. BAKER, M.R.C.S . , and R.C.VS., Reigate. 
The commencement of a new year is a period that gradually 
brings reflection to the minds of all, by reminding us that “ another 
arch has been turned over the cave of memory.” We are induced 
to recall the events of the past, that stand like receding columns 
dimly visible through the long vista of departed time. But thought 
is only morbid indulgence if it do not spring forth into vigorous 
action ; and at this season of the year we are bound alike by gra- 
titude for the past to learn humble confidence for the future, and 
to seek to diffuse around us those kindly sympathies which ought 
to be the animating principles of our lives. 
I have prefaced the proposition I am about to submit to the 
members of our profession with these few observations; and, im- 
pressed with the advantages that would result from an immediate, 
warm, and earnest co-operation, I trust, as I unfold the practical 
details of my plan, that I may be so fortunate as to carry with my 
views the favourable consideration of those whose weight and in- 
fluence may urge its claims more powerfully than myself. The 
