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It was proposed by Mr. Ernes , and seconded by Mr. Wil¬ 
kinson : 
“That the letter received from the Secretary of State, in 
answer to the memorial address to the Queen, be entered 
upon the minutes.” Carried. 
It was moved by Professor Spooner , and seconded by Mr. 
Cartlcdge: 
“That a suitable testimonial be presented to Mr. E. 
Braby, for his kind and efficient services as Secretary 
pro. tem.y and that the sum of £50 from the funds of the 
College be applied for that purpose, accompanied with a vote 
of thanks from the Council.” 
The quarterly balance-sheet was read. After paying the 
current expenses, it showed a balance in hand of £391 6$. 
The election of a member of the Board of Examiners was 
then proceeded with. 
On the ballot being taken. Mr. Field was declared unani- 
mously elected. 
The election of two Auditors was then proceeded with. 
Mr. Cart-ledge proposed Mr. Richard Skelton, junr., of 
Leyton, and Mr. T. J). Broad proposed Mr. J. C. Broad, of 
Paddington. 
They were unanimously elected. 
Messrs. Wilkinson, Ernes, Braby, and the Secretary, were 
appointed a committee to prepare the annual report. 
It was proposed by Professor Spooner , and seconded by 
Mr. Braby: 
“ That due notice be given, by public advertisement, of the 
days of examination to qualified candidates for the diploma 
of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.” Carried. 
The resolutions submitted by the Scotch Board of Ex¬ 
aminers were carefully considered, when it was proposed by 
Mr. Withers , and seconded by Mr. Broad: 
“That a courteous and conciliatory letter be addressed to 
the section of the Board of Examiners for Scotland, ex¬ 
plaining the circumstances under under which those sugges¬ 
tions were made ; and also that some of their propositions 
were contrary to the bye-laws.” 
Cheques were ordered to be drawn for the current expenses. 
By order of the Council. 
W. H. Coates, 
Secretary. 
