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VETERINARY MEDICAL SOCIETY. 
in the cause of science and humanity—as what we ought to have 
been, and, what we will be. 
The members of the Veterinary Medical Society have, in truth, 
taken upon themselves a great responsibility. We trust that 
they will not forget their duty or shrink from it. They must 
prove that they deserve the splendid patronage they have 
obtained. Let them shun discord as the bane of every good 
undertaking. Let them sacrifice their little private jealousies 
and dislikes. Let them not be too eager harshly to accuse or 
vindictively pursue those by whom their profession may have 
been inexcuseably neglected, or its interests compromised. There 
is no occasion for this. If their meetings be honestly devoted 
to the pursuit of truth, the objects of their earnest wishes and 
strenuous labours, the advancement of their ait, and the vin¬ 
dication of the respectability of their profession, will and must 
be speedily and fully accomplished. Prejudice, supineness, 
and corruption can no longer arrest the progress of improve¬ 
ment. 
Considering the avowed principles of the Veterinary Medical 
Society, the number and character of its members, and the most 
unexpected and gratifying support it has experienced, we apply 
to it prophetically, and with confidence, the language of the 
Roman orator Quicquid est laudibile, idem est beatum et 
florens.’’ 
The winter session will commence on Wednesday Evening, 
October the 1st. The Chair will be taken at seven o’clock pre¬ 
cisely. The following subjects are already proposed, and will 
be discussed in the order in which they stand :— 
I T 
The Inflammatory Fever of Cattle... .Mr. Youatt 
Fistula of the Parotid Duct.Mr. W. Percivall 
The different Modes of Castration ... .Mr. W. Goodwin 
Inflammation of the Foot.Mr. J. Percivall 
The Navicular Disease.Mr. J. Turner 
Quitter.Mr. Newport. 
Pneumonia.Mr. Lang worthy. 
