OBITUARY. 
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Letters regretting tlieir inability to attend were received from 
Professors Spooner, Simonds, Williams, and Tuson ; Messrs. W. 
Field, jun., Geo. Morgan, P. Taylor, Wm. Haycock, Clias. Hunting, 
E. Stephenson, Clias. Seeker, and J. S. Carter. 
Mr. Bray proposed, and Mr. FearnJey seconded the motion— 
“That the sincere congratulations of the members of this Society be 
offered to Mr. Greaves upon his being elected President of the Royal 
College of Veterinary Surgeons, an honour he is justly entitled to for 
his very great exertions in the advancement of the veterinary 
profession. The members feel assured that, in the position he is now 
placed, his efforts will be increased, and his zeal and energy continue 
unabated.” The resolution was carried with much eclat. 
The President related an interesting case of disease where the 
symptoms were very ambiguous ; he also exhibited some fractured 
and otherwise diseased bones. Mr. Cuthbert described a case, which 
he had now under his care, of injury to the cervical vertebrae. 
Mr. Howell exhibited a specimen of fracture of the head of the 
humerus; also some interesting specimens of calculi. 
Messrs. Anderton, Fearnley, Dray, Cuthbert, and Broughton, 
related interesting cases of fracture occurring in their practices. 
Mr. Greaves read a paper describing an interesting case of 
abscess in the colon of a colt following the operation of castration. 
Mr. Dray read a paper upon the relationship between organic 
and inorganic matter, and between man and animals. 
The discussion upon the various subjects was animated and 
instructive; the proceedings terminating at 4.30. Refreshments 
were provided by the President. 
Wm. Broughton, Hon. Sec. 
OBITUARY. 
We have to record the death of Mr. Robert Lineker, who died at 
Balderton, Newark. His diploma bears date April 22nd, 1864. 
4 he name of Mr. R. W. Cowell having been erroneously inserted 
in the Obituary in our last number, we publish the subjoined note, 
received from Mr. Coates, in explanation of the circumstance : 
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, 
26/>^ June, 1869. 
IMy dear Sir, —I have written to Mr. Cowell, and explained how 
the mistake arose. It was in consequence of Mr. Armatage having 
forwarded a circular addressed to him at Hatfield Peverell in April 
last, which was returned marked in two places “Deceased” by the 
Post-office authorities. The envelope thus marked was afterwards 
sent to me as Registrar, and is still in my possession. 
Yours very truly. 
Professor Simonds. W. h. Coates. 
