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REMARKS ON THE BY-LAWS. 
the year might take place simply by being put to the vote, with¬ 
out discussion. 
3dly. The special examinations, which have lately been brought 
before us in your Journal, are altogether derogatory to the Royal 
College of Veterinary Surgeons. No such thing was allowed, 
that I am aware of, before the obtainment of the Charter. I have 
been informed that little or no examination takes place of the 
persons thus specially summoned. And I have likewise been fur¬ 
ther informed that you are passing persons at these specials contrary 
to the by-laws; to wit, persons who have never studied at the 
Colleges at all, or for a very limited period. In the September 
number of 1848, at page 514, we find the following stated by 
Mr. Cherry :—“ The remarks I have made on quacks and pre¬ 
tenders do not apply to another class, who are not to be treated 
with disrespect, though they may not have been students at the 
veterinary schools; who by their propriety of conduct, natural 
good sense, and acquired skill, have gained positions in which 
they are respected, and deservedly so; and right glad should I 
be if I could hold out the hand of fellowship to them as members 
of our body corporate.” 
Now, Mr. Editor, if those who have never been students at the 
veterinary schools are not quacks and pretenders, please to point 
out to me who are! I infer from this statement, that there are two 
kinds of quacks,—one successful, and the other unsuccessful. It is 
to the first Mr. Cherry refers; to those who have got a little of 
this world’s goods, by imposing upon the public for a period of ten, 
twenty, or thirty years. It is to this class Mr. Cherry says, 
“ Come, and we will pass you.” 
I should like to see the names of all these specials inserted in 
The VETERINARIAN. What can your reason be for withholding 
them when the names of the others are yearly inserted ? 
Your’s, &c. 
P.S.—This letter was written before your last Number came out. 
Asbourne, January 14th, 1849. 
REMARKS ON THE BY-LAWS. 
To the Editor of “ The Veterinarian." 
Sir,—I n consequence of the revision about to take place in the 
by-laws of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and your 
invitation to the profession to suggest any improvement they may 
think proper, I have been induced to forward you the following 
