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OBITUARY. 
That the hoof is not vital but inorganic. 
That between the wall and sole no direct union exists. 
That the wall is covered by a varnish-like secretion. 
That the coronary frogband is the bond of union between the 
skin and the hoof. 
That this band secretes a peculiar substance, which principally 
consists of silex or flint. 
That by its elasticity it aids materially in the prevention of con¬ 
cussion during locomotion. 
That the wings of the coffin bone extend back to the heels. 
That the sensitive laminae are elastic and do not secrete. 
That the wall of a hind foot is thickest at the quarters. 
That alteration of the level of a foot by a high-heeled shoe does 
not tend to shorten the flexor tendons. 
Your obedient Servant, 
W. Hunting. 
To the Editors of the ‘ Veterinarian^ 
MISCELLANEA. 
HOUSE COLLAKS. 
An improvement in the manufacture of horse collars has just been 
devised by a Philadelphia mechanic. The collar, being stuffed with 
elastic cork, is light in weight, and adapts itself to the shape of the 
animal as readily as if it was moulded. It is highly elastic, does 
not chafe or gall the neck, and the cork being a non-conductor, 
injury from the heat is prevented. 
WOOL GROWING. 
A society has been formed in Berlin for the purpose of promoting 
the production and sale of German wool, and improving its quality. 
The intention is to provide for the delivery of lectures on the present 
defects of this branch of industry and to establish an instructive peri¬ 
odical for circulation among the sheep-farmers, who are also to be en¬ 
couraged by the institution of exhibitions and the distribution of prizes. 
OBITUABY. 
We much regret to have to record the death of Mr. S. S. Garratt, 
M.R.C.V.S., Northampton, which took place November 7th, in tlie 
57tii year of his age. His diploma bears date November 27th, 1834. 
Also of Mr. W. Baxter, M.R.C.V.S. Dundee, on November 3rd. 
His diploma bears date April 27th, 1846. 
