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nency and talent, to whom the veterinary profession is indebted. 
I observed Professors Hawkins and Daniel, Dr. Bright, Mr. 
Tyrrell, and others. Several veterinary surgeons, and friends 
too, were present, and of the pupils a goodly number; which 
redounds to their credit, adds to their reputation, and is highly 
worthy of commendation. 
The loyal and patriotic toasts, almost inseparable from a 
public dinner, being disposed of, those more immediately con¬ 
nected w 7 ith this association followed. These it is not necessary 
to particularize: it might be said they savoured much of their 
usual character. Many were received with warm plaudits, and 
elicited in reply corresponding sentiments. The evening being 
far advanced, and Sir Astle^ having given his parting benedic¬ 
tion, there was a loud and unanimous call for the Assistant 
Professor to fill the chair. This being complied with, he was 
surrounded with not a few who expressed their warmest attach¬ 
ment ; and although it might be truly said there was a “ flow of 
soul,” yet was there also a “ feast of reason.” No jarring or 
discordant note tended once to break the harmony of the night, 
and the Sabbath’s morn had been well nigh entered on ere all 
the guests had taken their departure. I must not omit to notice 
the activity and attention of the stewards selected for the occa¬ 
sion out of the body of students. The vocal department also 
was more than usually effective, consisting of Messrs. Broad- 
hurst, Fitzwilliam, Bellamy, Gibbon, and Master Howard, who 
contributed much to the conviviality of the entertainment. 
I am inclined to look favourably on this yearly association. 
The veterinary profession by it retains unbroken the link of 
union with its elder and superior, the human; and whilst its 
members feel honoured by the presence of those who are known 
throughout Europe as men of talent and skill, and to them 
tender all respect; yet is no servile obedience offered, no sv- 
cophantish submission (this would be to insult), but a wish for 
a cordial co-operation for the benefit of science is expressed and 
mutually exchanged. It also affords the young aspirant for 
fame an opportunity of holding converse with those who have 
been, and are, their country’s boast; whilst from them, as in¬ 
structors, flow many an admonitory caution and remark. Nor is 
this meeting without its pleasurable feelings to the elder—to 
those who have long practised the art they profess a knowledge 
of. Through it they are led to recal the time when once too 
they w r ere pupils, and can participate in the enjoyment of the 
feelings which now pervade the breasts of those who are proud 
to be allowed to express publicly the obligations they are under. 
I will only add, Long may both teachers and pupils live to 
