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prospect of amalgamating the various schools under one 
head was brighter than it had been for some years past, and he 
further believed it would be brought about by a conciliatory 
course of action, inviting rather than demanding. No doubt 
Mr. Gamgee was aware of what had recently taken place 
in Edinburgh. In the 4 Scotsman ’ there had appeared 
an epitome of the proceedings of the Board of the Royal 
College of Veterinary Surgeons at Edinburgh. Dr. Miller 
and Dr. Struthers had spoken on the subject, and he had 
read their speeches with the greatest pleasure. One of 
them drew attention to the pupils who had passed, and the 
other laid down the law in such a way as would, no doubt, 
enlighten the very gentlemen to whom Mr. Gamgee referred, 
and open their minds as to the real nature of the charter. 
The scrutineers now presented their report of the ballot, 
upon which 
The Chairman declared the election to have fallen upon 
Professor Spooner, Professor Simonds, Mr. Wilkinson, Mr. 
Robinson, Mr. Ellis, Mr. Legrew, and Mr. Coates. 
Mr. Ei lies said that they ought not to separate without 
passing a vote of thanks to the President for his services 
during the past year. There was no one who paid more 
attention to the business of the Council than Mr. Silvester, 
and the thanks of the members were due to him. 
Professor Spooner seconded the motion, and said that the 
members of the Council were much indebted to Mr. Silvester 
for the able manner in which he performed the duties of his 
office. 
The motion passed by acclamation. 
The President acknowledged the vote of thanks, and the 
proceedings terminated. 
