VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 
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value ; inasmuch as untenable opinions, when thus brought 
to the test of public discussion, lose their influence over the 
mind, while those which rest upon a true foundation are 
confirmed ; and at the same time one is enabled with greater 
ability to state and defend them. 
In our future career we shall find that false notions will 
often be opposed to the teachings of science, and unless we 
are not only convinced of the truth of our own opinions, but 
able also to convince others that they are correct, we shall 
be continually subjected to annoyance, and, perhaps, also to 
loss of reputation and employment. 
To those who look only to the obtaining of a diploma, and 
think that it will bear them successfully through all the 
chances and changes of active life, this may seem idle talk, 
but they will find it true when they may least expect it. 
Having thus reported to you the principal features of the 
now past session, I have only to thank you for the indulgent 
manner in which you have received all my efforts to fulfil 
my duties. 
I am, your obedient servant, 
Henry Corby. 
PROCEEDINGS OE THE COUNCIL. 
At a meeting of the Council, October 8th, 1858, the 
treasurer, Professor Simonds, in the chair, 
The minutes of the meeting held October, 1857, were 
read and confirmed. 
The acting secretary^ report of the proceedings for the 
past session was read and approved. 
The accounts for the past session were audited and found 
correct ; the balance in the hands of the treasurer being 
£47 Os. 4d. 
The librarian having complained of the exposed state of 
some of the books of the library, it was 
Resolved , “That the smaller book- case, now containing a 
portion of the library, be enclosed with glass doors, for the 
better preservation of the books.” 
Moved by Professor Varnell , seconded by Mr. Bait, and 
carried unanimously, 
“That the books of the Sydenham Society, consisting of 
about forty volumes, be added to the library.” 
The essays discussed during the past session having been 
submitted to a committee, consisting of Messrs. Broad, 
