ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 107 
The Secretary read a letter from the Hon. Secretary of the 
Central Veterinary Medical Society thanking the council for the 
use of the Boaru-rooin, and asking for the continuance of the 
same. 
The application was granted. 
The Secretary stated that a letter had been received from Dr. 
Fave, who had been for five years with a veterinary surgeon in 
France; who held a diploma, and was a licentiate of the French 
College of Physicians, and who wished to become a candidate for 
the diploma next session. His diploma for M.D. was lodged 
with Mr. Powys of London. 
The Secretary was instructed to write to the effect that no ex¬ 
ception could be made to the ordinary rule as laid down in the 
bye-laws. 
A letter was also received from Mr. F. C. Clark, Birmingham, 
enclosing one from the secretary of the Loyal Veterinary 
College. 
The President explained the circumstances of the case. It 
was a good many years since Mr. Clark came up. He studied 
for one or two sessions, and he now wished to know whether he 
could pass under the old rules; but as these rules would cease 
in July, of course he could not come up for examination after 
that date. 
Letters were received from Messrs. Edwards, Wycherley, 
Davies, and Ashe, rejected candidates, wishing to be informed 
whether there would be an examination at Christmas. 
The Secretary stated they were informed that there would be 
an examination. 
A letter was received from Mr. F. T. Murray, of Tralee, 
county Kerry, in which he stated that he wished to come up for 
his first examination in April next, and that he ought to be 
allowed to read at home and attend a “ grinder” as in the 
medical profession. 
A letter was received from Dr. Dunsmure, dated 16th Decem¬ 
ber, stating that there were a limited number of candidates 
(eight) for the “ pass examination” and one or two for the 
minor, and that there would be some difficulty of arranging the 
Board without incurring great expense. 
The President in a letter replied that, so far as justice was 
done and a fair Court assembled, and there was a good examina¬ 
tion, the Council would leave the pecuniary arrangement in Dr. 
Dunsmure's hands. 
The Secretary read the following letter which had been received 
from Professor Walley :— 
