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number examined each evening was twelve; but on the con¬ 
cluding day of the meeting of the Court of Examiners an 
additional number have been occasionally examined.”— 
Carried. 
The Registrar's report announced the death of Mr. 
William Bunnell^ Liverpool; also that fifty-five members 
have been admitted from the Royal Veterinary College, 
London, and thirty-five from the Veterinary Colleges, Edin¬ 
burgh. The names of the members admitted were read, 
. those who were rejected, and also the names of the ex¬ 
aminers and ex-officio members who were present. 
The Inquiry Committee brought up their report, which 
was submitted. The Committee recommends— 
^^That a Bill for the better regulation of the practice of 
Veterinary Surgeons throughout the United Kingdom be 
prepared for the approval of the Council, with a view to its 
being introduced into Parliament, and also that a petition 
embodying the principles of the Bill be presented to the 
House at the next session; and that a Special Committee be 
appointed to carry out the above recommendation.” 
It was [moved by Mr. Wilkinson, and seconded by Mr. 
Rohinson — 
^‘That a vote of thanks be given to the Chairman and 
Committee for their exertions.”—Carried. 
Professor Simonds then moved that the Report be received, 
which was seconded by Mr. Seeker, and carried. 
The Report from the Finance Committee and the Quar¬ 
terly Balance Sheet of the Treasurer’s account was sub¬ 
mitted. The current expenses for the quarter amounted to 
J01O2 135. \Old., which they recommend should be discharged. 
The Finance Committee drew the attention of the Council 
to the disbursements in Scotland—that vouchers had not 
been furnished, and that it is desirable they should be. 
It was moved by Professor Simonds, and seconded by Mr. 
Rohinson — 
^^That the Report and Quarterly Balance Sheet of the 
Treasurer’s account be received and adopted.”—Carried. 
Cheques were ordered to be drawn for the current 
expenses. 
The reappointment of Committees for the year was then 
proceeded with, viz.— 
The Finance Committee, to consist of Messrs. Braby, 
Ellis, Harpley, Moon, Simonds, and Wilkinson. 
The House Committee, to consist of Messrs. Field, Mavor, 
Spooner, and Withers. 
