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not in any one instance transmitted his blindness; the eyes are 
completely atrophied. 
Mr. Dobie related an instance of sudden blindness occurring to 
a six-year old mare, after undergoing a distressing gallop. 
Mr. Stoi'rar thought there were instances on record in which 
patent defects, though the result of accident, had been transmitted 
from afi’ected parent to offspring. 
The President proposed, and Mr. Wilson seconded, a vote of 
thanks to the essayist, which was suitably acknowledged. 
The following questions relating to the expediency of a preliminary 
examination were then put to the meeting, and to every one the 
reply was unanimous. 
1. Is it the opinion of the members present that a preliminary 
examination of the veterinary student is desirable?—Yes. 
2. Is it their opinion that such examination should be conducted 
by the teachers at the respective colleges ?—No. 
3. Is it their opinion that such examination should be conducted 
by an independent Board, composed of members of the College of 
Preceptors ?—Yes. 
4. Do they think such a Board should be appointed by the 
Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons ?—Yes. 
Mr. Wilson proposed, and Mr. Heyes seconded, a vote of thanks 
to the President, which was cordially accorded by the members and 
acknowledged by the President. 
Richard S. Reynolds, 
Hon. Secretary, 
NORTH OF SCOTLAND VETERINARY MEDICAL 
ASSOCIATION. 
The North of Scotland Veterinary Medical Association met in the 
Mechanics’ Hall Buildings, Aberdeen, on the 22nd ult.; Mr. Dewar, 
President, in the chair. There was a good attendance of members 
present. 
The President, after disposing of some preliminary business, 
called on Mr. Hay, V.S., Ellon, to read his paper on “Quarter Ill.” 
A keen discussion followed; but, from the importance of the sub¬ 
ject, and the practical suggestions brought forward by the essayist, 
it was considered very desirable that the subject be discussed at our 
next meeting, which will be held in Huntly, during the month of 
October. We defer in the meantime publishing the essay, till after 
our next sederunt. 
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