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The motion was seconded by Mr. F. C. Cherry, and after con- 
siderable discussion was lost. 
The second motion of the same gentleman was also seconded by 
Mr. F. C. Cherry , and was — “ Every Member of the Royal College 
of Veterinary Surgeons should have the privilege of being present 
at the sittings of the Board of Council ; but not to take part in 
the proceedings. Each visitor to send in his name and address to 
the President, and which, upon admission, is to be inserted on the 
minutes after the names of the members of the Council;” this motion, 
a very important one, was received by every member of the Council 
with feelings of gratification, and after a long but very unanimous 
discussion, principally involving the distinction to be drawn be- 
tween the characteristics of a “ bye-law” and a “ resolution” — on 
which much was said on both sides, the mover of the motion gave 
his opinion that it was not in any way intended as a “ bye-law,” 
neither was it capable of being interpreted as such. It was simply 
a resolution affecting the Council, and the Council only ; it had 
nothing to do with the general body. Further, it might be requi- 
site, from the occurrence of particular circumstances, to rescind the 
resolution, and it would be highly desirable to have prompt means 
of abating or removing an evil, which as a “ bye-law” would re- 
quire three months notice ; but, as a “ resolution,” notice given at 
one meeting would enable the Council to rescind it at the next 
meeting. This view met with the cordial support of the meeting, 
and the motion was carried unanimously. 
Mr. W. Arthur Cherry's third motion, “That the Letters of Dr. 
Knox and Mr. Mather, complaining of irregularities having taken 
place at the late Edinburgh Veterinary Examinations, be inquired 
into ;” Mr. Ernes seconded the motion. After a few short remarks 
from the mover, the Secretary read the copy of minute from Dr. 
M'Gregor, Secretary to the Board of Examiners appointed for 
Scotland; and Mr. W. Arthur Cherry moved as an appendage to the 
last motion, “ That the Report from Dr. M'Gregor, Secretary to 
the Board of Examiners at Edinburgh, be taken into consideration 
at the same time seconded by Mr. Gabriel. It was moved by 
Mr. Braby, and seconded by Mr. F. C. Cherry , that the above let- 
ters, &c., be entered on the minutes. The three motions were with 
little discussion carried, and a committee, consisting of Messrs. W. 
Arthur Cherry, Gabriel, and Mayhew, was appointed to report 
thereon. 
Mr. F. C. CKerry moved, “ That on all questions decided by 
division, the numbers for, against, and not voting, be respectively 
entered on the minutes.” 
Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion. After, some discussion the 
