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the time of rejection was left to the discretion of the Court of 
Examiners. 
A discussion then took place as to the form of the diploma — 
whether it should emanate from the President, the College, or the 
Council. 
Mr. Godwin proposed the adoption of the form suggested by- 
Mr. Jago ; viz. that the admission should be by the Council. 
Mr. Ernes seconded the motion. 
Mr. A. Cherry supported it, and also suggested that the Presi- 
dent, or Vice-President, and two Members of the Council, should 
attend the day after the examination, in order to sign the diplomas 
granted. 
The Secretary thought the diploma should issue from the Col- 
lege, or the President, as its responsible head. He preferred the 
latter, and would therefore move that the present form should be 
retained. 
Mr. Peech seconded the amendment. 
After a discussion respecting the necessity for the signature of 
the President being attached to all diplomas, whether granted by 
the Council or not, the Secretary's amendment was put and lost. 
The original motion was then carried. 
Mr. Wilkinson drew attention to the fact that blank diplomas 
had frequently been signed before they were granted, and subse- 
quently filled up with the names of the parties receiving them. If 
this system were continued, it might happen that at some future 
time diplomas might be given to improper persons. 
Mr. Godwin concurred in Mr. Wilkinson’s opinion. 
The Secretary said no diploma had ever been issued to a wrong 
person ; but that, on the contrary, many had been granted which 
had never been applied for. 
Notice of motion was then given by Mr. Wilkinson on the 
subject. 
On the motion of Mr. J. Turner , seconded by Mr. Withers , it 
was resolved that the signatures of the teachers of the veterinary 
schools should be appended to the diplomas, as well as those of the 
examiners. 
In the discussion on law 73, 
Professor Simonds proposed that the duties of the Registrar, 
which next year would be very light, should be performed by 
the Secretary. 
Mr. Godwin moved that any honorary distinctions appertaining 
to the members should be inserted in the Register. 
Mr. Withers seconded the proposal. 
Mr. Henderson wished to know how proper information on such 
