SITTINGS OF THE COUNCIL. 
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE ROYAL 
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 
Sitting of April 28/A, 1847. 
Present — the PRESIDENT, the SECRETARY, Messrs. A. CHERRY, 
Henderson, Ernes, Cherry, sen.; Mayer, and Goodwin. 
The Minutes being read and confirmed, 
The Bye-laws, which came under consideration at the last 
sitting, were now severally brought forward for confirmation : they 
were all confirmed, several unanimously ; the others with only a 
single opponent. 
The Treasurers, (Mr. Field) report on finance was then read, 
and a few remarks passed, when 
Mr. Arthur Cherry moved, and Mr. Mayer seconded, that the 
report be confirmed ; which was carried. 
Mr. Mayer moved, that a vote of thanks be tendered to the 
Treasurer for the attention he had bestowed on a matter of such 
importance. — Carried. 
Several letters were read and disposed of. 
Adjourned. 
Sitting of May 20, 1847. 
A Special Meeting, called by the regulations of the Charter, to 
elect the officers for the year ensuing. 
Present — the PRESIDENT, the SECRETARY, Messrs. Robinson, 
Field, Henderson, Mayer, sen.; James Turner, Sil- 
vester (St. Albans), Baker, Arthur Cherry, Braby, and 
Ernes. 
The Minutes being read and confirmed, 
The President , ere he retired from office, detailed at some 
length, for the benefit of the Council, the result of some important 
interviews which he had had with high and influential parties, and 
of most important interest. Under present circumstances it would 
be premature to promulgate matter which cannot as yet be con- 
sidered in a state to warrant publication. 
Mr. Field, after speaking in high terms of the efficient manner 
in which the duties of the President had been performed, and the 
zeal and energy which had been displayed on all occasions, pro- 
posed that Thomas Turner, Esq., should be the President for the 
ensuing year. 
No other nomination being made, the required form of a ballot 
