ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 55 
On the suggestion of Sir F. Fitzwygram the Secretary was instructed 
to reply to Dr. Dunsmure to the effect that the legal decision was 
that only those fees which were received for successful candidates 
contributed towards the diploma. In consequence of that decision a 
bye-law was drawn up charging three guineas for each unsuccessful 
candidate. Previously they came up for nothing, and in consequence 
of this the College was nearly insolvent. 
Mr. Fleming incidentally pointed out the necessity of the bye-laws 
being in accordance with the charter. He thought that bye-laws drawn 
up so obscurely so that nobody could understand them without the aid 
of a lawyer, required much amendment. The charter would almost 
mislead any one with regard to the fees for examination and the 
diploma. 
The Secretary stated that a letter had been received from Mr. F. 
Payne, Devizes, and another from Mr. W. B. Fret well, both rejected 
candidates. They had presented themselves three different times and 
were rejected, and wished to know whether they could again present 
themselves for re-examination. 
After some discussion as to the merits of the two cases, and as to the 
bearing of bye-law 34 had upon them, the Council came to the opinion 
that the two applicants were ineligible to present themselves at Christmas, 
that they would have to recommence their studies before presenting 
themselves before the Board of Examiners. 
Mr. Uarpley said he had received a letter from the Secretary of the 
Royal Agricultural Society asking what steps the Council proposed to 
take with reference to their prizes. It would be remembered that these 
had not been competed for by a sufficient number of old students from 
the Royal Veterinary College at Camden Town, and it was in contem¬ 
plation to have some additional rules framed, so that the competition 
might be open to all the students of the United Kingdom. Mr. Jenkins 
was anxious to place the scheme before the Royal Agricultural Society, 
and had asked him (Mr. Harpley) for information on the subject. He 
was not, himself, in possession of any information, but as he did not wish 
the matter to remain in abeyance, he should be glad if the Council 
would give him any information on this important subject, so that he 
should be able to communicate with Mr. Jenkins. 
The Secretary announced a list of fifty-three applicants for the diploma 
of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, who hold the Highland 
and Agricultural Society’s certificate, each certificate having been verified 
by the principals of the various colleges. 
It was agreed that the diploma be granted to the applicants, and that 
their names be published in the two veterinary journals. 
The Secretary was instructed to write to the principals of each college 
asking what time it would be most convenient for them to hold the 
examinations in London and Scotland. 
Cheques were ordered to be drawn for the current expenses at the 
Christmas examinations and insurances. This concluded the business of 
the first special meeting. 
A SECOND SPECIAL MEETING 
was then held to consider the alteration of Bye-law No. 7, of which 
notice had been given by Sir F. Fitzwygram at a previous meeting. The 
effect of the alteration was to appoint at a meeting prior to the annual 
meeting, not less than six members of the profession to act as scrutineers 
in the matter of the election of members of the Council, instead of at the 
