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and the microscope must the appeal be made for this purpose* 
Hence the value of scientific knowledge, and the early im- 
planting cf principles, the calling forth of which into practice 
will alone enable their possessor to combat with and defeat 
the arts of the designing and dishonest. 
ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 
QUARTERLY AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OE COUNCIL, 
Octorer 24, 1855. 
Present : — The President, Messrs. Dickens, Ernes, 
Hallen, Jex, Robinson, Stockley, Sylvester, Varnell, Wilkin- 
son, and Withers; Professors Spooner, Simonds, and Morton 
(Treasurer) ; and the Secretary. 
The President in the chair. 
The Secretary stated that the business of the Special Meet- 
ing was to confirm or reject the motions of the 23d of August, 
relative to the reduction of the pupils* fee, and the con- 
ditional admission of persons who had passed the Highland 
and Agricultural SocietyN Board. 
A letter was then read from Professor Dick, dated Oct. 
21st, stating, in reply to a letter addressed to him by the 
Secretary, dated Sept. 6th : — “That he should be willing 
to lay any proposal from the Council before the Highland 
and Agricultural Society.** 
Mr. Wilkinson proposed another adjournment, with a view 
of submitting to Professor Dick, and, through him, to the 
Highland Agricultural Society, the proposed legal modifica- 
tions and enactments. By thus making a distinct propo- 
sition, he said, it would rest with Professor Dick whether the 
contemplated union should be effected. 
Professor Spooner deprecated any further adjournment; 
urging that the present fee was an injustice, and that it ought 
to be reduced irrespective of Professor Dick*s acquiescence. 
Mr. Wilkinson withdrew his motion for an adjournment. 
Mr. Robinson then proposed an adjournment. 
Mr. Withers seconded the motion, which was put and 
lost. 
Mr. Wilkinson said he did not wish the resolutions to be 
confirmed unless Professor Dick’s assent was attained, with- 
out which he thought the reduction of the fee would be 
injurious. 
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