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from its very beginning, but this is the first time they have 
been brought together as a code, and promulgated. The period, 
however, had fully arrived when this was required to be done. 
Often had they been asked for, and the answer was always 
of necessity vague and unsatisfactory. They are now given 
publicity to ; and although, perhaps, the perfect working of 
one or two of them may be doubtful, arising from the absence 
of the collegiate system in our “alma mater,” as a whole we give 
to them our assent and approval. The object in view has 
been but one, — the benefit of the student. They contain an 
outline of the studies to be pursued by him and, the laudable 
stimulus thereto is a reward for his industry and talent; 
while at the same time new sources for the acquirement of 
practical information are opened to him. 
We may not — we do not — like restraint. All, perhaps, are 
too apt boastingly to speak of their freedom of thought and 
action, and, as Englishmen, we pride ourselves on it, forget- 
ful that at times we need both to be checked and advised. 
Impressions, too, are easily made in early life, for good or ill, 
and both are alike progressive. 
“ Bad leads to worse, and better leads to best.” 
It is, therefore, that we express our earnest hope that this, 
which has been intended for good, will prove successful, and 
“the end will justify the means.” 
MB. VARNELL’S QUESTIONS ON THE BREEDING OE ANIMALS. 
May we be permitted to call the attention of our readers 
to the above important subject, inserted in our July number ? 
We have received several interesting and valuable replies, 
but not so many as we could have wished or had antici- 
pated. The close of the year is approaching, and we are 
desirous of placing on record an analysis of the commu- 
nications we have been favoured with, convinced as we are 
that the profession cannot fail to be benefited by it. 
