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ensuing therefrom, he said that he sincerely hoped his professional 
brethren would study the use of this valuable “ aid to diagnosis.” Since 
the compound microscope has been invented it has revolutionised the 
sciences of zoology, morbid anotomy, chemico-physiology, &c. The 
members were aware that the use of the microscope was now taught 
at the veterinary schools ; and he might state, en passant, that never 
were there so many available means of disseminating information to the 
veterinary pupil as now exist at the schools. By the microscope we detect 
the parasite infecting the skin, reveal minute organisms in the blood, and 
also the bacillus of splenic fever. What should we have known as to the 
existence of germs unless with the aid of this wonderful instrument; 
besides revealing organisms existing in the blood and skin, the instrument 
was also useful to veterinary surgeons in determining the true nature of the 
morbid products existing in the urine, and thus determining whether we 
have disease of the bladder or kidneys. 
The thermometer has received more general use than either of the 
other instruments on account of its simplicity ; still, the amount of 
good derived from its use is infinitely less than from the microscope or 
ophthalmoscope. The thermometer merely tells you that an animal is ill, 
and thus acts as an auxiliary to the other symptoms; the other instru¬ 
ments reveal and bring the disease before your eyes. 
The stethoscope is much less valuable as an aid to diagnosis in animals 
than in man; the presence of hair and thick skin prevent the complete 
transmission of vibration, but the instrument will generally inform us 
how far disease has progressed, &c. 
The urinometer shows the state of the urine in cases of chronic defec¬ 
tive assimilation or liver disease. Where we have defective assimilation, 
the specific gravity of the urine becomes altered, and therefore in these 
cases the use of the urinometer is beneficial. 
In the discussion that followed the lecture, Messrs. Naylor, Greaves, 
Freeman, and other members took part. 
Mr. Naylor proposed, and Mr. Greaves seconded a most cordial vote of 
thanks to Professor Axe, which was carried unanimously. 
Mr. Benson exhibited a parturition hook, the handle partially com¬ 
posed of moveable hinge-joints ; also a clamp to seize the ear of the foal 
or calf, both these instruments being his own invention. 
Wm. Broughton, Bon. Sec. 
NEW VETERINARY COLLEGE. 
On Wednesday, the I6th, the presentation of prizes, at the close of 
the session of this College, took place in the large hall of the Institution. 
Major-General Sir Frederick Fitzwygram, Bart., occupied the chair; 
and amongst others present were—Principal Williams,ProfessorVaughan, 
Professor Kitchin, Dr. Young, Dr. Stevenson McAdam, Professor 
McAlpine, Mr. Robinson, V.S., Greenock; Mr. Rutherford, V.S., Edin¬ 
burgh ; Mr. Aitkin, VS., Edinburgh; Mr. Balfour, V.S., Kirkcaldy; 
Mr. Finlay, V.S., Jock’s Lodge; Mr. Mills, V.S., R.H.A.; Mr. Kirk, 
V.S., Edinburgh; Mr. Murray, V.S., Edinburgh; Dr. Mackay, Edin¬ 
burgh ; Mr. McGregor, and others. 
Before proceeding to read the list of prize winners, Prhicipal Williams 
said he was glad to be able to state that the College had succeeded in the 
past year beyond his utmost expectations. No less than 91 students had 
attended the classes during the past winter session. In fact the success 
