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and the honour which had been conferred on them by the Highland Society 
and the medical gentlemen of the University. He hoped that they would 
make it the business of their future lives not to dishonour those who had 
conferred honour on them. If they did so, they might depend upon it that 
they would be generally despised. He would say to them particularly, that 
they ought not to mingle with low associates. They should have pride, with 
plenty of prudence. If they had pride without prudence, they would then 
be less thought of. He would say one word more. They should not haste 
to be too soon rich ; but when they were brought in contact with the old 
woman’s cow, or the old man’s mare, they should not think to make a fortune 
out of them. He had always been proud to attend to the cattle of the poor. 
If the poor man’s horse was cured, he thought himself better paid than if it 
had been the horse of a gentleman. He would also advise them to lead sober 
and steady lives, and to exert themselves, to the utmost of their abilities, to 
bring their profession to greater perfection than it had yet attained. He re- 
turned them many thanks, and wished them every success. May they al- 
always have a stout and a kind heart, and a steady hand to perform their 
operations! ( Loud cheers .) 
Dr. Robertson said, that a toast of a very pleasing character had been put 
into his hands ; — it was the health and prosperity of the gentlemen who com- 
posed the Veterinary School. In the medical and the veterinary arts, the 
students were nearly upon the same level. The veterinary students had 
access to the same classes with the medical; and they had the farther advan- 
tage of the instruction of Mr. Dick, which the others had not. The point of 
difference between them at present was, that the one party attended those 
classes four sessions, and the others only two. lie hoped the time was 
coming, when, from the estimation in which the art was held, the veterinary 
students would be able to devote a greater portion of time to their education, 
looking forward to an increased emolument and respect as their reward. 
Perhaps, also, their studies might be pursued in a more regular manner than 
at present, so that, instead of attending more classes, they might profit more 
by those within their grasp. 
There was another point he wished to press on the veterinary students. 
The teachers had opened their doors to every student who chose to enter 
them ; and it was but fair that they should receive in return the highest com- 
pliment which students could pay, — regular and respectful attendance (cheers'). 
He threw out these hints in consequence of a slight variation he had made 
from his' former practice with the veterinary students. He had taken the 
liberty, for the last two sessions, of including their names in the list of his 
class ( cheers ) ; and he called their names, marking them regular or irregular 
according to their attendance, and he gave them certificates accordingly. He 
was anxious that his excellent and talented friend, Mr. Dick, should adopt 
the same principle, and call the roll, for they all knew it was impossible to put 
old heads upon young shoulders ; and whatever the students might think of 
it when in the class, he was sure that, when they came for their diplomas, 
they would say, “We are now glad that you called the roll, and compelled us 
to attend.” One thing he could say, that he had never had a single complaint 
to make against the pupils of the Veterinary School for want of gentlemanly 
conduct, or for any thing whatever; and he therefore cheerfully dedicated 
this bumper to “ The Members of the Veterinary School.” 
The Croupier returned thanks in the name of the students ; and proposed 
“ The Veterinary School of London, and Mr. Coleman.” 
Mr. Dick returned thanks in the name of Professor Coleman, and as a pupil 
of that school. 
Mr. Stephens begged to propose a toast, which he was sure they would all 
