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both the confidence and approval of those who are above 
him. To such alone are these attractions offered. The ex¬ 
aminations will test their professional abilities, but with 
themselves will rest the esteem in which they will be held. 
Their responsibility is great, but this will only call forth 
their mental energies, and awaken those resolutions, the 
correct performance of which will redound to their indivi¬ 
dual credit and the profession of which they are members. 
In conclusion, we hope we may be permitted, without 
being thought in the least to interfere with that which 
does not immediately concern us, to throw out a hint to 
those who are already veterinary surgeons in her Majesty’s 
service. Undoubtedly, there is that in a consciousness of 
having done one’s duty, or only in endeavouring to do it, 
even if we fail in accomplishing it, which outweighs every 
other consideration, and renders us almost indifferent to 
the opinions that may be entertained by others of our 
conduct. Nevertheless, the satisfaction which is thus 
felt is considerably enhanced when those for whom we 
have laboured appreciate our intentions, and give ex¬ 
pression to their feelings. We cannot for a moment 
think that those who have been thus recently advan¬ 
taged—for we know most of them, and are privileged to 
place them on our list of friends—will be slow in giving 
tangibility to their gratitude to him to whom they are so 
much indebted. Their principal, Mr. Wilkinson, has worked 
alone. Assiduously has he waited and watched for every 
favorable moment to urge his claim. Mentally has he 
toiled, early and late, to gain this promotion for his brethren 
in the army, which will ever place his name among the bene¬ 
factors to his profession. But this is not enough. Ther e 
yet remains something to be done by others. A word to 
the wise, however, is sufficient, and with this remark we are 
contented to leave the subject. 
“ Permitte divis csetera.” 
