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contingent upon the abilities possessed by the candidate, as 
also on the occurrence of a vacancy. 
Secondly . The expenses connected with the purchase of a 
horse or horses would depend upon the caprice or fancy of 
the veterinary surgeon as to whether he gave £40 or more 
for each animal. 
Thirdly. The clothes to be given to his servant are not 
altogether obligatory. That is to say, he is only required to 
supply a stable dress. Of course, if it be his pleasure to 
place him in livery, he must be contented to pay for it. 
Fourthly. The apprenticeship before entering as a student 
at the Royal Veterinary College is not called for. His 
expenses while there will necessarily depend upon his habits 
and the circumstances under which he may be placed. If 
at a distance from the institution, these will be a little more 
than calculated by “ Paterfamilias.” 
And as respects the statement made by “ Paterfamilias” 
that the colonel of the regiment can “make the appointment 
either a pleasure or a pain to the veterinarian,” we are 
decidedly of opinion that this will wholly depend upon the 
talents of the veterinary surgeon and the proper performance 
of his duties. Our acquaintance with those in the army 
enables us to speak confidently here. Nor should it be 
forgotten, tl^at the veterinary surgeon at once ranks as a 
commissioned officer, and takes the position of a gentleman. 
With regard to another point, we have the gratification of 
knowing that the present principal veterinary surgeon to 
the army has both sedulously laboured, and is still labouring, 
to enhance the pay and collateral advantages of the veterinary 
surgeon ; and we have no doubt, knowing as we do his 
assiduity and interest, that he will ultimately succeed in his 
praiseworthy endeavours, and thus obtain the well-merited 
thanks of his professional brethren. 
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