654 ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 
which took place in the examination of Mr. James Taylor.”— 
Carried. 
The Registrar reported the death of Mr. Phillip Hempson, 
London, who obtained his diploma. May 24, 1855, also of 
Mr. William Mavor, London, lately a Member of the 
Council, whose diploma is dated July 28th, 1829, and 
likewise of Mr. Richard Strickland, Newport, Isle of Wight, 
diploma dated June 29, 1816. Eighteen copies of the Regis¬ 
ter had been sold during the past quarter, and ten dis¬ 
tributed gratuitously. 
The attention of the Council was next called to the increased 
number of Members admitted to the Body Corporate, viz., 
one hundred and sixty-one since the last issue of the Register 
by the Registration Committee. 
It was suggested that an addendum be made to the present 
Register. 
It was moved by Professor Simonds , and seconded by Mr. 
Ellis— 
“That an addendum be prepared for publication on the 
same plan as the present Register.”—Carried. 
The Report from the Pinance Committee, and the Quar¬ 
terly Balance Sheet of the Treasurer's account were submit¬ 
ted. The current expenses for the quarter amounted to 
£76 13s. 11^., which the Committee recommend should be 
discharged. They also recommend that the sum of £10 be 
advanced to the Secretary for petty cash to meet incidental 
expenses. 
The report was received and adopted, and cheques were 
ordered to be drawn for the amount required. 
The appointment of Committees for the year was then 
proceeded with, viz., The Finance Committee to consist 
of Messrs. Braby, Ellis, Harpley, Moon, Simonds, and 
Wilkinson. 
The House Committee to consist of Messrs. Harrison, 
Mavor, Spooner, and Withers. 
The Parliamentary Committee to consist of Messrs. Ernes, 
Goodwin, Harpley, Harrison, Mavor, Moon, Seeker, and 
Varnell. 
A question having been raised as to what had been done 
by the Select Committee of the House of Commons in refer¬ 
ence to the “ Cattle Diseases Prevention Bill.” 
Professor Simonds explained that the Committee had 
amended the Bill in many respects, and that certain contagious 
diseases were provided against by the infliction of a penalty 
of not more than £20. As to Veterinary Surgeons being 
appointed Cattle Inspectors, he had urged the propriety of this 
