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London, and, if necessary, in Dublin. The object in view is to pro¬ 
mote 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, 
“ H. M. Jenkins, 
“ W. H. Coates, Esq. “ Secretary .” 
Communications have been made with the Highland and Agricultura 
Society in the hope that Scotland would unite in making the prizes 
general among the students, and the Council purpose to appoint ex¬ 
aminers as soon as the agreement has been entered into between the 
two societies. 
Unfortunately, however, the Highland and Agricultural Society, 
after due consideration, does not feel itself in a position at present to 
come to such an arrangement, hence the scheme must remain for a time 
in abeyance. 
The House Committee. 
During the past year the House Committee had their attention 
directed to a freehold property in Fitzroy Square, which was to be sold, 
and was considered might be made available for a college. 
The Committee spared no pains or expense in interesting themselves 
upon the subject. A surveyor was appointed to value and inspect the 
property. It was considered, however, to be deficient in its appearance, 
and the rooms unsuited for the requirements of a college. 
On further deliberation, and after taking a legal opinion, the negotia¬ 
tions fell through in consequence of certain doubts having been ex¬ 
pressed with regard to the genuineness of the title. 
The Committee, therefore, resolved to ascertain, by advertisements, 
■whether suitable premises could not still be obtained. The replies 
received were unsatisfactory, and failing to receive any assistance from 
Her Majesty’s Government, the Council deemed it advisable that they 
should not leave their present building until some more suitable premises 
could be obtained. 
In accordance with the terms of the lease, the house has been put 
under thorough repair, and a portion of the back premises pulled down 
and re-built, as it was considered to be dangerous. 
The College Fund. —Some trifling subscriptions have been received 
during the past year, the only real increase being the receipt of its 
dividends. 
The following is the amount of stock and balance at the bankers: 
Amount of Stock standing in the names of the Trustees £1513 13 4 
Balance at Bankers . . . . . 104 11 10 
Dividends. . . . . . . 44 9 4 
Total . . . £1662 14 6 
The following is the statement of the attendance of members at the 
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Council and Committee Meetings : 
