ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 139 
On the motion of Mr. Hartley, seconded by Mr. Taylor , the scheme 
for matriculation was referred to the next Council meeting. 
The obituary notice was read. 
The following letter was read from the Secretary of the Royal Agri¬ 
cultural Society : 
Royal Agricultural Society of England ; 
12, Hanover Square, London, W. 
Dec. mh, 1879. 
Dear Sir, — I am instructed by the Veterinary Committee to ask you 
to be so good as to ascertain from the Council of the Royal College of 
Veterinary Surgeons whether they could undertake to nominate exami¬ 
ners for the Society’s veterinary prizes and medals, so that identical 
examinations might be held simultaneously in Edinburgh, London, and, 
if necessary, in Dublin. The object in view is to promote a co-operation 
between the several agricultural societies, so that the prizes might be 
equally open to graduates of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, 
whether they are resident in England, Scotland, or Ireland, and whether 
they have been educated at the Royal Veterinary College or at any other 
recognised veterinary school. 
Your early attention to this matter will much oblige, 
Yours very faithfully, 
W. H. Coates, Esq. H. M. Jenkins, Secretary. 
Mr. Harpley explained that the letter was in consequence of a meeting 
of the Royal Agricultural Society a few weeks ago. The Society re¬ 
gretted they could only send up one or two candidates to compete for 
their prizes, and they were now in communication with the Highland 
and Agricultural Society in the hope that Scotland would unite with 
them in having the prizes made general among the students. He did 
not know if the Council could now deal with this question, but he 
should be glad if some instructions were laid before the General Purposes 
Committee at the next meeting. 
Mr. Fleming moved that a letter be sent to the Secretary of the Royal 
Agricultural Society informing them that the College would be happy to 
assist the Society in every way, and would appoint examiners as soon as the 
Council had ascertained that an agreement had been arrived at between 
the Royal Agricultural Society and the Highland and Agricultural 
Society of Scotland. 
Professor Walley seconded the motion, which was carried. 
The examination for the Royal Agricultural Society’s prizes and 
medals was fixed to take place at such time as would best suit the 
convenience of the examiners. 
Messrs. Mayer, Gresswell, and Lepper were appointed examiners. 
The consideration of the examinations to be held in Scotland was 
deferred. 
It appeared from the report of the House Committee that the nego¬ 
tiations for the premises in Fitzroy Square had fallen through, the 
solicitor having expressed his doubts as to the genuineness of the title. 
Finance Committee. 
The report stated that the vouchers and receipts for payment during 
the past year had been examined and found correct. The present liabili¬ 
ties were £131 6s. 3d., which the committee recommended should be 
discharged. This would leave a balance at the bankers of £318 8s. 7d. 
On the motion of Mr. Whittle , seconded by Mr. Cartwright, the report 
was received and adopted. 
Cheques were ordered to be drawn for the current expenses. 
