342 ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 
Prof. Pritchard said the distribution of the report entailed expendi¬ 
ture, and therefore was solely a matter for the consideration of the 
Council. The annual meeting could only make a suggestion to the Council. 
Mr. Collins said although no formal resolution had been passed by the 
Council with regard to this matter, the decision of the annual meeting 
had been tacitly accepted by the Council. 
Prof. Axe thought that nothing should be taken as accepted. It ought 
to have come before the Council. 
Mr. Collins moved “ That the report, including the treasurer’s annual 
balance sheet, be adopted. 
Mr. Williams seconded the motion, which was agreed to. 
Prof. Pritchard moved, and Prof. Axe seconded, “ That the annual 
report be printed and circulated with the voting papers.” 
The resolution was agreed to. 
The Secretary stated that letters had been received from Prof. 
Williams and Prof. McCall nominating scrutineers for the annual 
meeting. Prof. M’Call nominated Mr. Archibald Robinson, Mr. Robert 
Mitchell, and Mr. Win. Anderson ; Prof. Williams nominated Prof. 
Vaughan, Mr. R. Rutherford, Mr. E. Grey, Mr. Reekie, and Mr C. 
Cunningham. 
Mr. Coates said he had written to the principals of the three Scotch 
schools, asking them to nominate some gentlemen resident in Scotland, 
who would officiate as scrutineers at the annual meeting. 
On the motion of Mr. Collins, seconded by Prof. Pritchard, the eight 
gentlemen nominated were appointed scrutineers. 
The Secretary read the house committee’s report, which, on the 
motion of Prof. Axe, seconded by Mr. Proctor, was received. 
Prof. Axe said he should be glad to contribute interesting specimens to 
the Museum if the College would provide the necessary cases and 
accommodation. 
Mr. Collins said he thought that a proposal to provide cases was 
agreed to months ago* 
Mr. Coates said Mr. Harpley did propose such a resolution, and it was 
carried, but in consequence of the proposed removal to Fitzroy Square 
the matter remained in abeyance. As a member of the Council he 
would move that a sum of money not exceeding £50 should be laid out 
for the improvement of the Museum. 
Mr. Collins thought that a detailed estimate of the costs should first 
be prepared. 
Prof. Axe suggested the appointment of a Museum Committee. At 
present there were no specimens by which students could be examined. 
On the motion of tfie Chairman , seconded by Mr. Bait , a Museum 
Committee was appointed, consisting of Prof. Axe, Prof. Pritchard, and 
Mr. Fleming, with instructions to prepare an estimate of the necessary 
outlay. 
On the motion of Prof. Axe, seconded by Mr. Collins , the house com¬ 
mittee’s report was adopted. 
A cheque was ordered to be drawn for £12 to meet the cost of 
fixtures, &c., paid by the retiring secretary. 
Mr. Coates said he had about twenty guineas in hand, consisting of 
fees paid by the Highland and Agricultural Society’s members. He 
wished to know whether he should pay the money to the treasurer or 
to the bankers. 
It was decided that it should be paid into the bank. 
A vote of thanks to the Chairman was proposed by Prof. Pritchard , 
seconded by Prof. Axe , and agreed to. 
