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report. ^ He presumed the Council were responsible for their 
own actions, and were not ashamed that those actions should 
go forth to that portion of the public which was interested 
in them. Whether a committee should be appointed or not 
was a question for the Council to decide. The journalists 
themselves would take care to prevent anything going forth 
in an improper manner. 
^ Professor Simonds said that was the very kind of responsi¬ 
bility which the managers of the Veterinarian wished to 
avoid. 
Mr. GoiDi7ig asked if Mr. Coates’s signature to the reports 
at present sent did not involve the responsibility of the 
Council quite as much as if there was a committee. 
The Cliahinan said it did. 
Mr. Gowing said that being so, the appointment of a com¬ 
mittee was a matter of little importance. 
Professor Browii said the appointment of a committee 
would not increase the responsibility. The reports ought to 
be furnished to the Veterma^'ian in such a shape as not to 
require alteration. 
It was moved by Professor Sinionds^ and seconded by Mr. 
Huntmg, 
“ That a committee be appointed, consisting of the presi¬ 
dent, the treasurer, and one of the vice-presidents, to super¬ 
vise any report which shall be drawn up by the secretary 
with a view to its publication in the Vetei'inarian.^^ —Carried. 
The Secretary laid on the table a copy of a work entitled 
‘ The Horse Owner,’ by Mr. Armitage, which that gentleman 
had presented to the library. 
It was moved by Mr. PyiieSj and seconded by Mr. Hunting, 
That a vote of thanks be awarded to Mr. Armatage for 
his presentation.”—Carried. 
The subject of the forthcoming examinations was then 
considered. 
Letters were read from Hrs. Taylor and Sharpey naming 
the days on which it would be most convenient for them to 
attend the meeting of the Court of Examiners. 
It was resolved that the London examinations commence 
on the 19th of April, and be continued on the 20th, 21st, 
26th, 27th, and 28th, if necessary, and that the Scotch 
examinations take place on April 14th and following days. 
It was also resolved that the special meeting of the Vete¬ 
rinary Court of Examiners be held in Edinburgh at the 
Freemasons’ Hall on Thursday, April 15th, at 4 p.m. 
A letter was read from Dr. Dunsmure relative to Mr. 
Cairns, and also one from Mr. Dawson, both of whom hold 
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