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THE VETERINARIAN, NOVEMBER 1, 1872. 
Ne quid falsi dicere audeat, ne quid veri non audeat.—C icero, 
THE OPENING OE THE WINTER SESSION AT THE ROYAL 
VETERINARY COLLEGE. 
On Tuesday, October 1st, the winter session at the 
Royal Veterinary College was opened, the inaugural address 
being delivered by Professor Brown to an audience which 
numbered upwards of 250, composed mainly of members of 
the profession, old and new students, professional and per¬ 
sonal friends, &c. 
Sir James Tyler, one of the Vice-Presidents of the 
College, occupied the chair, and in a few and appropriate 
words introduced the lecturer to the class. 
The address, which we publish in eoctenso from the short¬ 
hand writer's notes, dealt with the controversial subject of 
science and practice; the conclusion which was pressed on 
the attention of the student was in favour of a close pursuit 
of science during the period of pupilage, the presumption 
being that practical skill and experience would necessarily 
be acquired in time, while science neglected at the com¬ 
mencement must, for want of subsequent opportunity for 
study, be entirely abandoned. 
At the conclusion of the lecture the prizes and certifi¬ 
cates of merit were delivered to the successful competitors 
for the Coleman prize; also certificates of office-holding to 
the gentlemen who had acted as monitors during the session 
1871—2, they having obtained the diploma of the Royal 
College of Veterinary Surgeons. 
The meeting was attended by the entire staff of the 
College, many visitors, and friends of the freshmen, which 
may be said to have represented the general public. 
The Governors of the Institution were represented by 
Sir James Tyler and J. Wilkinson, Esq., Principal.Veteri¬ 
nary Surgeon to Her Majesty’s Forces. 
The Edinburgh College by Principal Williams and 
