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meeting of such members, at which all preliminary measures 
would of course be decided. And who among us, I would 
ask, is there, but has something yet to learn, and which may 
be learned even of one who might be much his junior in 
years and experience, not to say his senior ? And having said 
thus much, I will now* conclude by pledging myself, not 
to be found slack in endeavouring to bring about this 
desirable measure, and by assuring you that if my imperfect 
suggestions should anywhere be put into practice, and pro- 
duce the benefits I have ventured to predict, that I shall 
feel myself more than amply rewarded for my labour. If you 
think the above worthy of notice, pray give it a place in the 
next number. 
I am, gentlemen, yours very obliged, 
W. Raddall, M.R.C.V.S. 
Plymouth; Jan , 12, 1855. 
IMPROVED EITTIN GS EOR STABLES. 
Our readers, we feel assured, will not be displeased with 
us for directing their attention to “fittings for stables;” 
which, although not strictly medical, has, nevertheless, much 
to do with the health of the horse, and equine economy. 
Perhaps to the principles of Hygiene has not by us, as a 
profession, been given that consideration which their import- 
ance merits. It is, nevertheless, always a difficult, and often 
an invidious task, to pronounce an opinion upon a new inven- 
tion, although it may have for its object the promotion of these 
principles. The very fact of its being new will generally 
make that opinion hazardous, as well as that by it our readers 
will naturally be more or less guided. Indeed articles on 
the subject of mechanical inventions can scarcely be con- 
sidered within the bounds of our legitimate sphere. But we 
feel that we should fail in our duty to our readers, especially 
to such of them as may wish to remodel their old, or to build 
new stables, if in a journal which professes to put forth in 
various forms the treatment of animals, we did not draw their 
attention to an entirely new and most ingenious plan of 
