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OBITUARY. 
Death or the late Proeessor Varnell. 
It is with very deep regret that we have to record the death 
of Mr. G. W. Varnell, who for some years held office as one of 
the Professors in the Royal Veterinary College. The event was 
not altogether unexpected, as for many months he had suffered 
from paralysis, and during the last few weeks serious complica¬ 
tions affecting the digestive organs had manifested themselves. 
Mr. Varnell, who was the son of a Norfolk yeoman, showed, even 
in his boyhood, a great liking for veterinary science, but as time 
passed on, circumstances arose which prevented his entering the 
Royal Veterinary College as a student. He consequently betook 
himself to America, and settled ultimately in New York as a 
veterinary surgeon not holding a diploma. His success was great, 
and after a few years he returned to England and became a student 
at the College. 
In April, 1846, he passed his examination, and obtained his 
long-wished-for degree. Within a few months of this time the 
office of Demonstrator of Anatomy in the College became vacant, 
and Mr. Varnell was unanimously elected by the Governors to 
fill the vacancy. In his new position he acquitted himself with 
great credit, and was highly esteemed by his colleagues and the 
students. He rose step by step, and ultimately became Pro¬ 
fessor of Anatomy, also Assistant Clinical Instructor, in which 
capacity he had confided to his care a large proportion of the In- • 
firmary practice. 
In 1S69, after holding office for twenty-one years, he retired to 
his native county, and engaged in agricultural pursuits. His 
death took place on Friday, April 25th, at his farm at Belton, 
near Yarmouth, to the deep grief of his many surviving friends 
and neighbours. 
The following deaths have been reported to the Secretary of 
the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons: 
Mr. John James Lang, M.R.C.V.S., Royal Artillery. His 
diploma bears date April 28th, 1859. 
Mr. William Wallace, M.R.C.V.S., Wolverhampton. His 
diploma bears date February 21st, 1828. 
Mr. Griffith Thomas, M.R.C.V.S., Aberayron. His diploma 
bears date April 29th, 186S. 
Mr. John Harding Hughes, M.R.C.V.S., Swansea, Glamorgan¬ 
shire. His diploma bears date April 25th, 1866. 
Mr. George Kirkby, M.R.C.V.S., Holbeach. His diploma 
bears date April 15th, 1S69. 
