DINNER OF THE VETERINARY STUDENTS, 9l 
and Kerr, and C. Percivall, and Ralston, and Toombs, of recent 
date, occur immediately to our minds): and he promised, that 
as the veterinary surgeons of the East-India Company had 
evidently done so much to promote the progress of veterinary 
science, he would communicate to the world their future disco¬ 
veries.’^ The reporter was right glad to hear this, and thanks 
him for the pledge ; and he shall choose the Medical Gazette, 
or the College of Physicians, or, beginning at last to be a true 
veterinarian, he shall select a veterinary publication; but it will 
go hard if the Editors of The Veterinarian do not present 
the substance of the communication to their readers. 
Next was given, “ The College of Physicians,” which brought 
up our venerable patron. Dr. Babington. He wears well, and 
may many a year be added to his blameless and useful life ! In 
one respect, the blood is not quite chilled in his veins, for, 
if report be true, he has touched up his chemistry by attending 
a course of Dr. Turner’s lectures, that he might the better suc¬ 
ceed to our invaluable friend Dr. Pearson, as chemical examiner. 
Therefore, let the young aspirant for veterinary honours beware ; 
yet he need not fear, for Dr. Babington’s kindly feeling more 
than equals his old or recently acquired knowledge; and, in 
truth, he wanted but little of the latter. He expressed, as 
usual, the good wishes of the College of Physicians, and his 
personal ones for the prosperity of the Veterinary College. 
Next followed, in due order, The Royal College of Sur¬ 
geons.” Mr, Travers presented himself as the representative of 
that learned body. He spoke of the interest which the council 
took in the diffusion of true science among the students of hu¬ 
man medicine. He spoke of the inseparable connexion between 
science and good practice; and he was pleased to hear and to 
know that the medical treatment of that noble animal^ the horse, 
was systematically and scientifically taught at the Veterinary 
College. He would, and he was sure the College of Surgeons 
would, be most anxious to render their assistance in the fur¬ 
therance of such an object. 
To this succeeded a toast, the chairman said, which, if not 
drunk with enthusiasm, he should be very angry, The Medical 
Teachers.” To them, most certainly, whatever he may think 
of the mode in vvhich he obtains this gratuitous knowledge, 
every student is deeply indebted. Sir Astley warmly eulogized 
them. Mr. Green, Professor of Surgery at King’s College,” 
returned thanks. He too, and justly and eloquently, spoke of 
the union between science and reputable and successful practice. 
They could never be long severed. He urged on us the necessity 
of acquiring a competent, a minute knowledge of the anatomy 
