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There is one other subject I would like to say a few words on, 
and that is, the Dick testimonial fund, I think every member of 
the profession ought to be proud of the late Professor Dick, and 
to approve of any mode of perpetuating his fair fame. It may 
not be generally known what he accomplished for the profession. 
In considering anything that he did, we must look at his humble 
origin and the state of the profession when he came to its rescue; 
when we do so, and realise the opportunities that by his exertions 
were given to non-prominent members of the profession, the 
unfailing and indomitable perseverance he displayed in grappling 
with the almost insurmountable difficulties he had to encounter 
through the imperfect knowledge then existing of the veterinary 
art, and the obstructions he met with, we can only stand amazed 
at the work he did in founding his college and carrying it on to 
success. Where do you find a parallel of such devotion to a 
cause ? I refer to this because I feel that the profession has not 
done itself credit in allowing honour to whom honour is due to 
remain so long neglected. Many once hard-fisted mechanics 
are now through his instrumentality living in influence and afflu¬ 
ence who would otherwise have been between the bellows and 
the anvil, a position from which he himself sprung. Gentlemen, 
I would be extremely glad to bring about a revived interest in 
this matter, and will adopt any course that may be suggested to 
that end. 
Gentlemen, I have now to thank you for the distinguished 
honour you have conferred, upon me and, as I have already said, 
it will be my endeavour to fill the position satisfactorily, a task 
which I do not think will be very difficult with the support 
which, I am sure, you will all be ever ready to give me. Previous 
to coming to Yorkshire, I was a member of the mother society 
in Glasgow, and even since coming to Bradford I have been 
associated with you. I have always made an effort to attend your 
meetings when not prevented by professional engagements, and I 
am glad to be able to say that I have derived profit from the 
various discussions upon the subjects that have been brought 
before us for consideration. I look back upon my connection 
with you with great satisfaction, and it only remains for me now 
to wish you a very happy new year ; may it be a very prosperous 
one and the grim messenger come to no hearth connected 
with us. 
The address was followed by a discussion upon some of the 
subjects dwelt upon. 
Mr. Greaves was of opinion that a student had a perfect right 
to further examination after three times rejection, as long as he 
was able to pay the fees, &c. There had been a considerable 
