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THE EVIL OF EMPIRICISM. 
observes, this is “ the question of questions to the veterinary 
surgeon.^ It is also one that must be dealt with in a spirit 
of energy, ability, determination, and decision . I am per¬ 
suaded more and more every day, that until this matter is set 
at rest, by wise and prompt legislation, our much talked of 
charter, as well as our professional standing, must necessarily 
remain a dead letter. 
Like Mr. Elam, I am surrounded by “ Quacks out of 
number—men who most unblushingly entitle themselves vete¬ 
rinary surgeons. These same men are allowed to take fees, 
which ought alone to be claimed by, and paid to a M.R.C.V.S. 
They are daily examining horses as to soundness, and have 
the effrontery to demand their half guinea fee, and write a 
certificate of their opinion ; and if required, they are ready to 
give evidence in courts of law with all the nonchalance 
imaginable. I could enumerate, within a distance of five 
miles, not less than a score of such pretenders. 
Enclosed I beg to send you a specimen of the way in which 
these persons palm themselves upon the public as veterinary 
surgeons. 
“QUEENS 5 HOTEL 
LIVERY & BAIT STABLES, ST. MARY-STREET, 
CARDIFF. 
DAVID LANSLEY 
B EGS to return his sincere thanks for the support lie has received for the 
past twelvemonths, and begs most respectfully to inform the Gentry, 
Agriculturists, and others, that in con]unction with his Son, he has added a 
VETERINARY ESTABLISHMENT AND SHOEING EORGE to the 
above Premises. 
D. L. having for many years carried on such an Establishment in Bath, 
and his Son, having been principal Assistant to Mr. Peter Taylor, Veteri¬ 
nary Surgeon, Manchester, hopes, with his long practical knowledge of the 
above business, and his Son’s assistance, to give satisfaction to all those 
who may favour them with their kind patronage. 
The above Establishments are most centrally situated at the back of the 
Hotel, where every attention will be paid to Plorses standing at Livery and 
put to Bait, &c. Also, good Lock-up Coach-houses, and every accommo¬ 
dation for Sick and Lame Horses entrusted to their care. 
Contracts taken for Veterinary Medicine and Shoeing. 
HORSE & CATTLE MEDICINE of every description supplied in Town 
or Country. 
THE OMNIBUS To & Erom the DOCKS as usual. 
N.B.—HORSES BROKE and TRAINED for all purposes. 
A card of Terms sent on application.” 
Surely this ought not to be. To allow its continuance will 
be a disgrace to us all. 
