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OBITUARY. 
America. The lots disposed of comprised 14S rams and 289 
ewes, and the former realised altogether £2711 2 s., and the 
latter £2209 6s., making the total proceeds of the day £5270 
8s. Last year, when the first portion of the flock was disposed 
of, 967 animals realised £10,926 6s. 6d.< so that this great 
flock, which is now scattered throughout England, Europe, 
and, indeed, it may be said the world, has altogether produced 
to Mr. Webb the satisfactory sum of £ 16,646 14s. 6cl. The 
highest priced ram yesterday was taken by Sir T. B. Lennard, 
but most of the ewes which provoked any competition were 
purchased for exportation to Spain and Germany, while a few 
lots were taken for America. At the close of the sale, which 
may be regarded as an important event in the agricultural 
world, hearty cheers were given for Mr. Webb and his 
family, and general regret was expressed that a period has 
been put to the genial hospitalities of Babraham which have 
extended over no less than 36 consecutive years. 
OBITUARY. 
Died lately at Croydon, Surrey, of phthisis, William Dyer, 
M.R.C.V.S., aged thirty-five. His diploma bears date 
June 11th, 1845. 
Also on the 30th May last, aged fifty-four, Peter Oswald 
Polding, M.R.C.Y.S., of Bury, Lancashire. His diploma 
bears date Dec. 10th, 1833. 
Likewise on May 26th, William Cox, M.R.C.V.S., of 
Ashbourne, Derby, aged fifty-four. His diploma bears date 
May 15th, 1845. Although comparatively speaking a young 
man, we are informed that Mr. Cox was completely worn 
out with the anxieties and duties of his profession. 
Thus one after another those we have known as students 
fall in the battle of life before us. Being younger than our¬ 
selves, we—and perhaps they—might have thought that the 
warfare was not ended with them, nor even the time come 
for them to unloose their armour. It has, however, proved 
otherwise, and it is not for us to question the decrees of 
Providence, which, though sometimes dark and mysterious, 
must be founded in wisdom and mercy, the attributes of the 
Deity. 
“ In spite of all, in erring reason’s spite, 
One thing is clear—whatever is, is right.” 
