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Pollock, all took part in the discussion, and were of opinion 
that the whole Bill required very careful consideration and 
alteration. 
The President then called on Mr. Blackie to read his 
paper on grass staggers. It awakened some discussion, and 
for it he received the thanks of the members. 
The Secretary stated that Professor Gamgee was next on the 
roll, and would deliver an address at the next quarterly 
meeting. Alex. Pottie, 
Secretary . 
ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 
QUARTERLY MEETING OE COUNCIL, held April 6, 1864. 
Present :—The President,Professors Simonds and Gamgee, 
Messrs. Braby, Broad, Dickens, Ellis, Harrison, Hunt, 
Lawson, Moon, Seeker, Silvester, Wilkinson, Withers, 
and the Secretary. 
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The President in the Chair. 
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and con¬ 
firmed. 
Letters were read from Professor Brande and Dr. Struthers, 
relative to the meeting of the Court of Examiners. 
It was moved by Mr. Braby } and seconded by Mr. 
Silvester — 
“That the London examinations should take place on 
April 21st, 22nd, 25th, and 26th.”—Carried. 
It was moved by Mr. Wilkinson, and seconded by Mr. 
Dickens — 
“ That the Scotch examinations should commence April 
26th, and be continued on following days.”-—Carried. 
Letters were read from E. Holland, Esq., M.P., relative to 
the Veterinary Medical Bill. 
The Cattle Diseases Prevention Bill was next read. 
A long discussion ensued relative to the appointment of 
Veterinary Surgeons as Inspectors, and a wish was expressed 
that the Council should watch the course of the Bill before 
the Committee of the House. 
It was moved by Professor Gamgee , and seconded by Mr. 
Harrison — 
“That a Committee of the Council be appointed tore- 
present to Government the importance of modifying Part IY 
of the Diseased Cattle Act, to secure that the Cattle In- 
