134 ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 
(5) From Mr. Wm. Salmon, of Montreal, stating that he 
had been practising as a veterinary surgeon for a great num¬ 
ber of years, and was desirous of obtaining the diploma of 
the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, but was too old 
to undergo an examination. 
The Secretary said he had referred to the Scotch Register, 
and had found that Mr. Salmon held no certificate from the 
Highland and Agricultural Society. 
The Secretary was directed to state, in reply to Mr. 
Salmon, that as he held no certificate, he was ineligible for 
presenting himself before the Board of Examiners. 
(6) From Colonel Fitzwygram, enclosing cheque for £5 
for special examination fee. 
(7) From Professor Williams (Edinburgh), certifying that 
Colonel Fitzwygram obtained the certificate of the Highland 
and Agricultural Society in April, 1854. 
(8) From Mr. Cowie, through whom application had been 
made to the Secretary on behalf of Mr. William Smith, hold¬ 
ing the Highland and Agricultural Society’s certificate, who 
wished to become a candidate for the diploma of the College. 
Mr. Cowie had been asked to request Mr. Smith to make his 
application direct to the College. 
Professor Simonds drew attention to the reply which had 
been sent to Mr. Roberts, of Bristol. He considered the 
reply incorrect. The Charter distinctly stated that “ the 
members of the said body politic and corporate, solely and 
exclusively of all other persons whomsoever, shall be deemed 
and taken and recognised to be members of the said profes¬ 
sion or professors of the said art, and shall be individually 
known and distinguished by the name or title of veterinary 
surgeons.” 
On the motion of Mr. Fleming , seconded by Assistant- 
Professor Pritchard , the Secretary was directed to write to 
Mr. Roberts, stating that since his former communication he 
had referred to the terms of the Charter, and had received 
the instructions of the Council to send him the extract from 
the Charter relating to the question which had been asked. 
The Registrar read the report of the recent examinations, 
at which 15 candidates passed and 9 were rejected. 
At a special meeting of the Board of Examiners, held 
October 18th, 1871, Mr. John Gillespie, of Upper East 
Smithfield, London (holding the Highland and Agricultural 
Society’s certificate, bearing date 1856), obtained the diploma 
of the College. In thanking the Board for his diploma, Mr. 
Gillespie stated that he had desired to have it in order to 
assist him in obtaining a public appointment* 
