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Mr. Henderson then gave “The Turf.” 
Mr. Youatt being called upon for another toast, thanked the 
Chairman for the opportunity afforded him of recanting an error, 
and expressing his gratitude. It was known to some that he had 
opposed these annual meetings. Although the advocate of re¬ 
form, he was the friend of peace. He was afraid of some explo¬ 
sion of public feeling, which might too deeply wound those to 
whom he wished no ill, although they withheld our rights. 
Messrs. Goodwin and Lang worthy were anxious to establish 
these meetings—nay, they declared their determination to persist, 
even if left alone in the attempt. The result had shown them to 
be right. Not one stormy gust had interrupted the enjoyment of 
this evening; not one discordant note had interrupted the har¬ 
mony ; and he now was convinced that assemblies like these 
would tend much to promote honourable and friendly feeling 
throughout the profession. He therefore begged to propose the 
health of those gentlemen with all the zeal of a new convert. 
To Mr. Goodwin, if he was not mistaken, the profession was 
under other obligation. The mystery which hung over lamenesses 
in the fore foot had been considerably dispelled by Mr. Turner. 
As much light had been lately thrown on lamenesses of the hind 
leg by Mr. Goodwin. This would soon be felt by the profession, 
and duly acknowledged. 
Mr. Goodwin thus replied. In behalf of my friend Lang¬ 
worthy and self, I rise to return thanks for the honour you have 
conferred upon us—but I must candidly confess that you owe 
rather to fortuitous circumstances than to our discernment, the 
pleasure that you may enjoy in these annual meetings: but for 
myself, I can assure you, and for Langworthy I know I can 
answer, that whenever it may be your pleasure to meet us on 
such occasions, you will ever find us present to return you our 
thanks for such an honour. 
The Chairman now called upon those around him to drink the 
health of a gentleman, sitting very near him, who had in an 
especial manner contributed to the stock of veterinary knowledge. 
Prior to the elucidations of this gentleman, foot-lameness had 
been veiled in comparative obscurity: it is true, continued the 
