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Mr. Braby seconded the motion. 
The Chairman urged that the names of the Examiners and the 
Professors should be inserted, being of value to the pupil. 
Mr. Henderson moved that all the signatures at present pro- 
posed to be attached to the diploma should be retained. 
The Secretary seconded the amendment. 
The amendment was then put, when there was found to be an 
equal number of votes for and against it : upon which the Chair- 
man gave his casting vote in its favour, and it was accordingly 
carried. 
Some further alterations in the by-laws were then suggested by 
the Secretary. It was proposed by him, and seconded by Mr. 
Ernes, that the following form for the diploma be adopted : — 
“ Know all men, by these presents, That the Board of Examiners 
appointed under the Royal Charter of Incorporation, having exa- 
mined Mr. — , and having found him fully qualified to prac- 
tise the art and science of veterinary surgery and medicine, he is 
hereby declared a member of the Royal College of Veterinary 
Surgeons. By order of the Council.” 
Carried* 
On the motion of the Secretary , seconded by Mr. Wilkinson, it 
was agreed that the Registrar should, in his list of members, insert 
such honorary distinctions as were “ specifically communicated to 
him.” 
On the motion of Mr * Ernes, seconded by Mr. Henderson, the 
proposed by-laws were then ordered to be suspended. 
Mr. Wilkinson moved, that it be a standing order of Council 
that no diploma be signed by the President until it was filled up 
with the name of the successful candidate. He considered that 
the present system of signing the diplomas was very objectionable, 
as many irregularities might occur in consequence thereof. 
The motion being seconded by Mr. Braby, was put and 
carried. 
A letter was read from Mr. King, apologizing for his absence 
on the present and other occasions ; and expressing his desire to 
resign his office as a member of Council, trusting that another 
more able to fulfil the duties devolving on him would be elected. 
Mr. Wilkinson proposed that Mr. King should be written to, 
requesting that he would reconsider his decision, and withdraw his 
resignation. 
Mr. Braby seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 
Professor Simonds, Mr. Ernes, and the Secretary, were named 
as the committee of supervision. 
The proceedings then terminated. 
