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It was moved by Mr. Constant , and seconded by Mr. 
Dickens — 
“ That Dr. Alfred Taylor be elected a Member of the 
Board of Examiners.” 
On the ballot being taken, Dr. Alfred Taylor was 
declared to be unanimously elected. 
Messrs. John Field and Clement Lowe were appointed 
Auditors for the present year. 
It was moved by Mr. Braby and seconded by Professor 
Morton — 
“ That Messrs Ernes, Jones, and the Secretary, constitute 
a Committee to prepare the Annual Report.” Carried. 
The Quarterly Balance-sheet was read, showing a balance 
in hand, after deducting the expenses of the quarter, of 
£222 2s. 6d. 
When it was moved by Mr. Field , and seconded by Mr. 
Dickens — 
“That the report be received and adopted.” Carried unani- 
mously. 
The Registrar stated that five deaths had been re- 
ported during the quarter, Forbes A. Hely, H.E.I.C., who 
passed in 1849; Thomas Bark, of London, who passed in 
1834; Samuel William Jeffery, H.E.I.C., who passed in 
1836; Alexander Bloxham Henderson, of London, who 
passed in 1845, and Thomas Smith, of Ormskirk, who passed 
in 1855. 
It was arranged that the Annual Dinner should be held at 
the Freemasons’ Tavern. 
The following notices of motion to be suspended three 
months were then given. One by Mr. Field for an alteration in 
Bye-Law 27, as follows: “That each Candidate, fourteen 
days prior to his examination, must pay to the Secretary a 
fee of Ten Guineas, and also deliver to him a certificate, or 
such other legal proof as may be required, of his having 
been educated at some one of the recognised colleges or 
schools.” 
The other by Mr. Stockley : “ That every Candidate for 
examination should produce a certificate that he has served 
an apprenticeship of not less than three years, with a Member 
of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.” 
By order of the Council, 
E. N. Gabriel, Secretary. 
