EDITORIAL. 
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presence of the numerous congratulations and words of ap¬ 
proval which are received every day, from all parts, relating 
to the new departure of that universally known institution. 
Among the most hearty and sympathetic ones is that 
which emanates from her Alumni Association, expressed by 
the resolution presented at the last meeting of the Associa¬ 
tion, and so touchingly worded to express the devotion of all 
those who unanimously voted for it. 
The publication of this resolution is but a modest expres¬ 
sion of the feelings of thanks entertained by the Trustees and 
Faculty of the institution at the reception of this expression 
of love and devotion from a body of Alumni towards their 
Alma Mater. Should the institution be in need of stimulus 
in the perfect execution of her calling, where could she find 
it better than in the following lines: 
Ever faithful to the trust imposed by the obligations of a college, whose 
work was to be in a new field and among a people whose wants and needs were 
but little known, the American Veterinary College, ever desirious of giving the 
best education, and knowing no step backward in her lofty career, has fully 
sustained the hope and wishes of her many friends throughout the entire world; 
and 
Whereas , In the further completion of her high aims and purposes, she has 
again placed herself foremost in the ranks of colleges peculiarly equipped for 
successful work, by adopting an obligatory three years course. 
Whereas , We, her Alumni Association, assembled to-day from many parts 
of our country to again renew our loving devotion and allegiance to our Alma 
Mater, do most heartily rejoice in this new step, and an added joy comes to 
greet us to-day as we more fully realize the importance of this movement. 
We most heartily congratulate our Alma Mater on this wise step on her 
part, and in so doing we pledge to her a renewed interest in her welfare, a more 
earnest support for her in the future, and an added zeal in our labors to promote 
the good work she has so well done in the past; and we prophesy for her a future 
of such merit that will rank her in history as the pioneer of a higher veterinary 
education, a loftier standard for our profession, that shall grow brighter and 
better as the clearer light of to-morrow may cast upon her its penetrating vision. 
W. Horace Hoskins,) 
W. B. E. Miller, Committee. 
Wm. Herbert Lowe,) 
