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THE PRESENTATION OF A SERVICE OF PLATE 
TO MR. YOUATT. 
DURING the last month, one of those pleasing events took place, 
which, whether in the history of an individual, or of the profes- 
sion of which he is a member, is delightful to contemplate, for it 
is as highly gratifying to the one as it is honourable to the other; 
an event to which the memory will often revert, and the circum- 
stances connected with which cannot be effaced from it by any 
lapse of time. 
Many of the members of the veterinary profession had long ex- 
pressed a wish that a Testimonial should be presented to Mr. 
Youatt expressive of the estimation in which they held him, and 
the high opinion they entertained of his unwearied and meritorious 
exertions in veterinary science. 
A meeting of several of the Gentlemen who were favourable to 
this was held at the Freemasons’ Tavern, on Monday, April 5, 1839, 
Mr. James Turner in the Chair ; 
when it was unanimously resolved, 
“ That this Meeting, reviewing the long, unwearied, and successful exertions 
of Mr. Youatt to advance the best interests of the Veterinary Profession, 
begs to return him its warmest thanks ; and, considering the services which 
he has rendered to the Profession by conducting so ably, and for so many 
years, The Veterinarian, and at the same time contributing by various other 
works to veterinary literature, at the sacrifice of those emoluments which at- 
tend the ordinary duties of his profession, pursued with an equal degree of 
zeal, it is deeply impressed with the propriety and justice of presenting him 
with that which may be deemed both an honorarium, and, in a slight degree, 
a recompense for his invaluable labours.” 
Circulars embodying the above resolution were addressed to the 
members of the veterinary profession, and the most sanguine ex- 
pectations of those who had ventured to take the more active part 
were speedily and fully realized. The ready response given ena- 
bled them, confidently and with feelings of gratification, to consult 
the wishes of him whom they were desirous of honouring. 
After some little thought, Mr. Youatt selected a Silver Din- 
ner SERVICE, “ in order that,” to use his own words, “ he might 
sometimes lure to his humble board a few of those with whom he 
had been so long identified, and whom he so cordially esteemed, 
and the remembrance of former days might be delightfully renewed ; 
and also that the Testimonial from a profession which he so much 
loved might be transmitted to, and proudly cherished by, those 
whom he might leave behind him.” 
His wishes w'ere complied with ; for how could that which be- 
spoke feelings worthy of the man be refused 1 
The presentation of the Testimonial took place at the Free- 
masons’ Tavern, on the 14th ult. 
The fitting time having at length arrived, the necessary arrange- 
