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one last year. On January 28tli he received a reply from the American, stat- 
| lg that they would have competitors for the medal, who would be ready any 
me after February 24th. He had then waited till February 12th, without 
3ceiving any further replies to his notices, and had concluded—rightly or 
/rongly, it was for the meeting to say—that the two remaining colleges would 
ive his letters the same treatment that they did last year—the one not answering, 
ie other declining to send any one to compete—and after waiting three weeks, 
otified the chairman that only the American had responded, to which he got 
I sply, saying, the examination had been fixed for February 26th. This was 
nder date of February 16th; and under date of February 17th, he received a 
jtter from Dr. L. McLean, as stated by that gentleman, which he had forwarded 
3 Dr. Field. As to the letter attached to the report, it was a copy of a letter 
ddressed to the Dean of the college interested by the decision of the Prize Com- 
fittee, and was simply as follows: “As the decision of the Prize Committee 
ffects your college, I take pleasure in forwarding you a copy of their report.” 
le did not consider he had exceeded his duties; he had followed the usual plan, 
nd not attempted to form new rules. 
Dr. R. W. Finlay said, after the explanation from the Secretary, it would 
ot appear that any new rules had been laid down, and thought they would have 
o discharge the committee. 
Dr. L. McLean protested. His letter was dated February 17th, and arrange- 
aents had only been made on the 16th, and could not have taken root deeply. 
The motion to discharge the committee with thanks, was carried, as was 
Iso one to the effect that Dr. L. McLean’s protest be entered on the minutes. 
The Secretary’s report was then read, showing sixty-one members in good 
I tanding. On motion, it was received and adopted. 
Treasurer’s report was also read, showing there was due him $38.62. The 
eport, on motion, was ordered received and adopted. 
The election of officers being next in order, and a motion being carried, that 
he Chair appoint a Nominating Committee, the following gentlemen were so 
lamed: Drs Dixon, L. McLean and J. S. Cattanach. They reported as fol- 
ows: For President, R. W. Finlay, D.Y.S., and S. S. Field, D.Y.S. ; First 
Vice-President, S. K. Johnson, D.V.S., and Geo. H. Berus, D.Y.S; Second 
/Ice-President, C. C. Cattanach, D.Y.S., and G. Delesser, Y.S.; Secretary and 
Treasurer, W. E. Cuff, D.Y.S., and W. H. Pendry, D.Y.S. Boarl of Censors, 
l. A. McLean, D.Y.S., W. Carmody, M.R.C.Y.S., R. Ogle, Y.S., J. Faust, 
V.S., R. A. Finlay, D.Y.S., W. J. Coates, M.D., D.Y.S., T. Birdsall, D.Y.S., 
f. S. Cattanach, Y.S., W. C. Bretherton, D.Y.S., and E. Waters, Y.S. 
On motion, report was received, and balloting ordered to be proceeded with, 
vhich resulted as follows: President, R. W. Finlay, *D.Y.S.; First Vice-Presi- 
lent, S. K. Johnson, D.Y.S.; Second Vice-President, C. C. Cattanach, D.Y.S.; 
Secretary and Treasurer, W. H. Pendry, D.Y.S. Board of Censors, R. A. 
ffcLean, D.Y.S., Chairman; W. Carmody, M.R.C.Y.S., W. J. doates, M.D., 
■D.V.S., R.A. Finlay, D.Y.S., and R. Ogle, Y.S. 
The newly elected President having been conducted to the chair, was wel- 
:omed by the retiring President, with the hope that he would find an easier seat 
han he had. Dr. Finlay returned thanks for the honor conferred, and promised 
vith the aid of the members to try and make the meetings interesting. 
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