TESTIMONIAL TO MR. ASSIST. -PROFESSOR VARNELL. 237 
of investigating many of the hidden mysteries of nature. A 
microscope is an instrument which ought to be in the hands 
of every man who has any pretensions to science. Let me 
persuade you, when you become settled in practice, to pos- 
sess one yourselves ; possess, also, besides this, instruments 
for chemical manipulations, and then, independent of the 
pleasure you will derive, and the benefits you will receive 
from your investigations, you will soon discover that an 
impression in your favour is made upon those with whom 
you associate, and through them, upon the public at large. 
These things cannot but tend to establish you as men of 
science; then, indeed, will the mere pretender or charlatan 
shrink from your presence, and men of worth seek your ac- 
quaintance. 
About the time of the presentation of this second testi- 
monial, I was engaged by the late Professor Sewell to assist 
Professor Spooner in the other duties of the college, besides 
performing those of demonstrator. In this capacity I con- 
tinued to act until the death of Mr. Sewell ; after which, I 
was appointed by the governors of the institution assistant- 
professor, still retaining the demonstratorship. 
The monotony of my occupation, and which sometimes is 
rather trying, has often been broken in upon, and relieved by 
the receiving of letters from some one or other of my late 
pupils. Each letter, I assure you, is read with a feeling of 
gratification, and especially so, for I am thus reminded that 
I have friends in all parts of the kingdom, nay, I might 
say, in all parts of the world, with whom I can hold friendly 
correspondence ; and, sincerely do I trust that this day will 
add many more to the list. 
And now, gentlemen, the Session of 1854-5 has arrived, 
and it has added another proof that my exertions for the be- 
half of veterinary pupils have been appreciated. Gentle- 
men, if I had the eloquence of some I see around me, who 
have kindly honoured us with their presence, I should be 
able in appropriate language to thank you for your valuable 
gift. This splendid service of plate I promise to keep so 
long as my life shall last, for great must be the want which 
would cause either me or mine to part with it. Depend upon 
it that, in other days, while I and those with whom I am 
blessed, are partaking of the social beverage which is asso- 
ciated with the use of this tea and coffee service, many of 
you, now here, will be remembered with a feeling of pride ; 
I say me and mine, because, gentlemen, I assure you that 
Mrs. Varnell greatly appreciates the honour you have con- 
ferred upon us, and she desires me to express to you her 
