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shown equal amiability to him. Why, that little incident, of 
only a moment's duration, has flashed a ray of sunshine into 
each of your drooping hearts ; it cheers and invigorates your 
whole frame; you seem to feel as if you had more of the 
British lion in you than you possessed before. Yes, my 
friends, the frank, kind, friendly nod of recognition from a 
‘ brothership' is worth more than half a dozen nods from 
any other man, as is his contrary conduct more acutely 
felt. This, then, is one of the objects and aims of these 
societies, viz., to increase and to perpetuate this kindly 
feeling. Veterinary surgeons must ever feel an interest in 
one another; as they meet each other, therefore, let them 
grasp one another's hand without reserve, without that petty 
shyness and suspicion ; for after all, they can enter into each 
other’s feelings, hopes and fears, thoughts and views, as no 
other men can. Their conversation is always practical, let 
it be equally candid, unreserved, and friendly, and then these 
societies will not have been established in vain. But you 
may say to me, c This is all sentiment, Mr. Greaves; can 
you not give us an illustration of their practical advantages ?' 
I would reply, the practical benefits that may accrue from 
these societies seem to me to be self-evident; there is not 
one, however humble or eminent, but may impart knowledge 
to others. The man who can sit three hours at a time 
listening to the remarks—the best and most sensible remarks 
—of experienced and practical men, and not derive any benefit 
from them, must be a dolt indeed. The man of quick per¬ 
ception, an intelligent man, under such circumstances, cannot 
fail to pick up and to secure valuable knowledge, which will 
prove of more use to him in his daily avocations than gold, 
aye, than even fine gold." 
After passing a vote of thanks to Mr. Greaves, the members 
decided that their next meeting should be held at Bradford, 
on the second Monday in April, at 1.30 p.m., when Mr, 
Seeker, of Knaresborough, promised to read a paper. 
Gentlemen desirous of being elected members at the next 
meeting should give notice to the Secretary, on or before 
the 30th of March. 
W. Williams, Bradford, 
Hon. Sec. 
