ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGP:0N?. 
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It was moved by 3Ir. Wilkinson^ and seconded by Pro- 
fessor Spooner — 
That a vote of thanks and a letter from the President he 
sent to the Surgeon-General of the United States for the 
valuable present he has made, and kindly presented by Pro- 
essor Gamgee, to this institution.”—Carried. 
It was also moved by Mr. Wilkinson, and seconded by 
Mr. Harrison — 
That a suitable frame he provided for the likeness of Dr. 
Busteed.”—Carried. 
It was moved by Mr. Ernes, and seconded by Mr. 
Wilkinson — 
“ That a vote of thanks he accorded to Professor Gamgee 
for the interest he has taken in the affairs of the College 
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during his absence from England.”—Carried. 
Professor Gamgee tlianked the Council for the honour they 
had done him, and said he had made arrangements by Avhich 
large additions would he made to the Library. 
The Secretary read a letter from Mr. J. W. B. Thornton, 
of Turnham Green, stating that he had been twenty-five 
years in practice, and fifteen years ago attended two sessions 
at the Royal Veterinary College. He wished to know if he 
could now he admitted. 
Another letter was read from Mr. Jasper Tuck, of Lambeth, 
stating that he had been twenty-five years in practice, and 
was now desirous of obtaining the diploma of the Royal 
College of Veterinary Surgeons. He asked whether or not an 
examination would be necessary. 
After a little discussion it was decided by the Council that 
no exception could be made in either of these cases. Unless 
the applicants produce a certificate of having been duly 
educated at one of the recognised schools, no examination 
could be granted. 
A letter was then read from Mr. George Wyer, of Swin- 
stead, Bourne, who stated that he had been in practice 
thirteen years, and had attended one session at Professor 
Gamgee’s school in Edinburgh. He was now a candidate 
for the special examination. 
The Secretary stated that he had informed the applicant 
that the special examinations were intended for those holding 
the Highland and Agricultural Society’s certificate only, and 
that his attendance of one session did not render him eligible 
for such examination. 
A letter was read from Mr. Rutherford, of Calcutta, who 
was on a visit in this country, and who had an interview with 
the Secretary on the subject of a special examination, which 
