180 ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 
On the question of reconsidering the term “ Institute/’ 
being brought forward, letters were read from Mr. Lepper 
and Mr. Pritchard, objecting to the word “ Institute,” as 
applied to the College premises, and recommending its 
disuse. 
Professor Morton said the word “ Institute ” was adopted 
for the sake of a better distinction between the Royal College 
of Veterinary Surgeons, and the Royal Veterinary College. 
That, however, he regarded as an insufficient reason. Per- 
sons might occasionally confuse the two, as was the case 
with the London University and the University of London ; 
but the proper designation should nevertheless be main- 
tained. 
Mr. Turner urged the discontinuance of the word “ Insti- 
tute,” but desired that it should be generally known that 
the College was part and parcel of the original Royal Vete- 
rinary College of St. Pancras. 
Professor Spooner said the word <e Institute ” was adopted 
at his suggestion, with a view to prevent confusion, but he 
would now vote for its abolition. It did not at first occur 
to him that a College was really an Institute, and that the 
additional title was therefore superfluous. 
The Secretary then moved the omission of the w’ord Insti- 
tute.” 
Mr. Peech seconded the motion, which w T as unanimously 
adopted. 
The Treasurer’s balance sheet for the quarter was then laid 
before the Council ; it show ed a balance in hand, after defray- 
ing the current expenses of the quarter, as well as the extra 
ones of the lease, the solicitor’s account, and a re-issue of the 
register, of £l64 3$. 1 Id. Mr. Burley moved its reception and 
adoption. 
Mr. Turner seconded the motion, which passed unani- 
mous^. 
The registrar reported tw r o deaths and six admissions 
during the quarter. 
Mr. Gabriel gave notice of motion for the election of a 
member of the Board of Examiners, in the place of the late 
Mr. Percivall. 
Messrs. Braby, Ernes, and the Secretary, were named as 
the Committee of Supervision, and the proceedings ter- 
minated. 
E. Braby, 
W. Ernes, 
E. N. Gabriel. 
At the termination of the Council Meeting, the members 
