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College of Surgeons was composed of teachers belonging to 
the various schools in the metropolis, and that no one, unless 
he is, or has been, a teacher, was qualified to become an 
examiner. It might be questioned, therefore, whether the 
present Court of Examiners was efficient, although we pro- 
l)ably possessed the best men which we could, under existing 
circumstances, obtain. It was also held that the College 
could not dispense with the services of the gentlemen be¬ 
longing to the medical profession. 
In reference to the lectures delivered at the College, it was 
admitted that they are in some respects above the capacity of 
many of the students. 
With regard to the practical ability of the students, the 
Council thought the results of the present system left much 
more to be desired. 
It was also considered that the examinations should be held 
hut once a year, under an improved arrangement, as stated 
in the Report. 
After a very lengthy discussion, 
It was moved by Mr. Ernes, and seconded by Mr. J. C. 
Broad — 
That the discussion be adjourned to the next quarterly 
meeting.” 
The following amendment was then moved by Mr. IVilkm- 
son, and seconded by Mr. Brown — 
That steps be taken to carry out the practical examina¬ 
tion forthwith.” 
After some further discussion, 
jNIr. AVilkinson withdrew his amendment,.and the original 
motion was carried. 
By order of the Council, 
William Henry Coates, 
Secretary). 
NORTH OF ENGLAND VETERINARY MEDICAL 
ASSOCIATION. 
The twenty-first quarterly meeting of the above Association was 
held at Mr. Grey’s, Adel phi Hotel, on Friday, January 22nd, 1869, 
at two o’clock in the afternoon. 
The members present were Messrs. M. lledley, Darlington (Pre¬ 
sident) ; C. Hunting, South Helton; C. Stephenson, Newcastle; 
’ P. Bryden, Seaham ; H. Hunter, Newcastle ; D. Macgregor, Bed- 
linf^ton • W. S. Moore, Gateshead; R. Hall, Stockton; and the 
Hon. Sec. 
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed. 
