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THE VETERINARY 
proceeded to read the following resolutions, all of which were 
carried without a dissentient voice: — 
1. That it appears to this Meeting to be exceedingly desirable 
that a Society for the discussion of veterinary subjects should 
be formed, consisting of veterinary practitioners and students. 
Proposed by Mr. Field, and seconded by Mr. Quick. 
2 . That it be designated “The Veterinary Medical Associa- 
tion;” and that its meetings be held at the Royal Veterinary 
College on Tuesday Evenings. 
Proposed by Mr. Sibbald, seconded by Mr. Ainslie. 
3. That in order to obtain permission for its being thus held, 
a respectful memorial be addressed to the Governors of the 
College, signed by those favourable to the establishment of the 
Association ; and that Mr. Sewell be requested to present the 
same. 
Proposed by Mr. Youatt, seconded by Mr. Braby. 
A Memorial drawn up by the Secretary was now read, and 
approved of, and signed by the persons present. 
4. That the Association shall consist of those who may now 
be pleased to affix their names, or otherwise signify their desire 
to become members ; and those who hereafter may be elected 
by ballot: and that its officers shall consist of a Patron, a Presi- 
dent, twelve Vice-Presidents, a Treasurer, a Secretary, and a 
Librarian. 
Proposed by Mr. Simonds, seconded by Mr. Poett. 
5. That Professor Coleman be requested to accept the title 
of Patron. 
Moved by Mr. Braby, seconded by Mr. Daws. 
Professor Coleman’s sanction of this motion, and acceptance 
of the patronage of the Society had been previously obtained. 
6. That Mr. Sewell be requested to accept the office of 
President. 
Proposed by Mr. Cheesemau, seconded by Mr. Quick. 
Mr. Sewell kindly accepted the office. 
7. That the Vice-Presidents be chosen by ballot from among 
the members annually, at the first meeting of the Society for the 
season ; six from out of the practitioners in the metropolis, and six 
