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Woodger, and Batt, for examination as to their merits, they 
reported, that — 
Mr. Haire’s on ‘ Veterinary Jurisprudence 
Mr. Santy’s on ‘Tumours in Cattle/ 
Mr. Cutting’s on the ‘ Blood in Relation to Diuretic 
Agents / 
Mr. Ilewson’s on the ‘ Philosophy of Disease ;* 
Mr. Maw’s on ‘ Castration / 
Mr. James’s on ‘ Arsenic and Strychnia / and 
Mr. Cope’s on ‘ Digestion/ merited the thanks of the 
Association, by which their respective authors rank as 
Honorary Fellows. 
Resolved unanimously , “ That the report of the committee 
be received and adopted.” 
The Prize Essay on the “ Anatomy and Physiology of the 
Skin of the Horse, and its Appendages/ having been ex- 
amined by the Council, it was considered as meriting the 
silver medal. 
The envelope, bearing the same inscription as the Essay, 
being opened, the author was found to be Mr. Charles 
Hewson. 
Resolved , “ That the subject of the prize essay for the 
ensuing session be ‘The Descriptive Anatomy of the Heart 
of the Horse, Ox, Sheep, Pig, and Dog.’ ” 
Resolved , “That the anatomical preparation be ‘A Dis- 
sected Preparation of the Sympathetic Nerves of the entire 
Body.’ ” 
Messrs. Batt and Cox having retired in rotation from the 
Council, they were unanimously re-elected. 
The president, treasurer, and librarian, were also unani- 
mously re-elected. 
On the motion of Mr. Broad , seconded by Mr. Batt, the 
thanks of the Council were given to the chairman and 
honorary secretary, after which the meeting broke up. 
W. J. T. Morton, 
Honorary Secretary. 
