564 ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 
abroad with regard to the sum deposited by himself in 1849, 
as a nucleus to a Building Fund. He never intended to 
withdraw it. At the Annual meeting he inquired whether it 
had been funded, and finding that it had not, he said that 
if it had been funded and had accumulated interest it would 
have amounted to something like £70, and as the lease of 
their house would soon expire he wished the Council to take 
into consideration the propriety of forming a distinct Building 
Fund, and to transfer this money to it as a nucleus to aid in 
the purchase of more suitable premises. They must all agree 
that it was absolutely necessary to have a building of a more 
permanent character, and more worthy of the Boyal College 
of Veterinary Surgeons, and an appeal should be made to the 
profession on the subject. Probably the House Committee 
would undertake this question. They might open an account 
at the bankers for a Special Fund for building purposes, and 
when the proper time came and they had realized some funds 
he should propose that the sum of £87 14s. 7d., with accumu¬ 
lated interest, should be transferred to that fund. The 
Council having used the money for that period were in duty 
bound to add to it the interest, which would have accrued 
had it been placed in the funds. He should suggest that the 
Council request the House Committee to make inquiries on 
this subject, and draw up a prospectus and an appeal to the 
profession. 
Mr. Greaves thought Mr. Mayer’s proposal was fair and 
reasonable. He should be very glad to add his subscription 
towards the erection of a College that would be a credit and 
honour to their profession. 
Mr. Fleming said the feeling at the Annual meeting w r as 
unanimous that they should have a better house for their 
College ; but it was no use talking, they must be prepared to 
act. He should like to hear some definite motion on the 
subject. 
Mr. Field understood Mr. Mayer to propose that the House 
Committee should draw up a prospectus and circular, and 
submit it to the Council. He should be very happy to 
second that. 
Mr. Mayer said he would propose the following resolution : 
“ That the sum of money given by myself with the interest 
on it be withdrawn from the General Fund and placed in a 
separate fund at interest to be applied in due time according 
to the intention of the donor; secondly, that the House 
Committee be requested to report on the subject of New 
Premises at their earliest opportunity.” 
