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men, men possessing a knowledge of anatomy and physio¬ 
logy, they would qualify themselves to become efficient ex¬ 
aminers at the Board. 
Mr. Greaves then proposed that Colonel Fitzwygram be 
elected. 
Colonel Fitzwygram said he did not think this could be 
discussed as an inside question ; it was much more an out¬ 
side question. There was no doubt that the world outside 
held the medical profession in higher estimation than they 
did the veterinary profession, and attached a far higher value 
to the diploma if it was signed by the most eminent medical 
men than they would if it was certified by the most eminently 
qualified veterinary surgeons. 
Mr, Wilkinson appealed to Mr. Greaves to withdraw his 
proposition, as it would be very dangerous to take such a 
step at present. 
The amendment having been withdrawn, Professor Flower 
was unanimously elected to the office. 
The Report of the Examinations was then read. 
Letter read from Dr. Dunsmure, asking the Council to 
provide anatomical and pathological specimens for the ex¬ 
aminers 5 tables in Scotland. 
The Secretary was instructed to reply that specimens 
would be supplied by Professor Williams and Professor 
McCall. 
Letter from Professor Williams, requesting that the en¬ 
closed memorial from the professors of the Edinburgh Veteri¬ 
nary College might be laid before the Council. 
The memorial was read and the discussion adjourned. 
The Registrar read the obituary notices; also that 250 
copies of the new register had been received from the printer. 
Mr. Wilkinson proposed that a copy of the memorial from 
the Edinburgh Veterinary College should be sent to every 
member of the Council, and also one to Professor McCall. 
Mr. Withers seconded the resolution, w r hich was agreed to. 
The Secretary reported that fresh copies of the bye-laws 
were required. 
Ordered, that more be printed. 
The Finance Report icas read. 
Mr. Wilkinson moved, and Professor Simonds seconded, 
its adoption. 
Cheques were ordered to be drawn for the payment of 
current accounts. 
Letter from Mr. James Rowe, of the Central Veterinary 
Medical Society, thanking the Council for the use of the 
