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ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 
aid his late venerated friend, Professor Dick, had left a mark on the 
veterinary profession which would long be recognised (applause). As 
representing the Highland and Agricultural Society, perhaps the best 
thing he could do was to wish the Royal College a genuine Highland 
welcome, and to say that, having now come down to Scotland for the 
first time, it was to be hoped they would feel so happy here that they 
would not repent the visit, but resolve occasionally to visit the northern 
metropolis (applause). The Highland Society, in giving up its veterinary 
certificate, did so entirely at the wish of the veterinary profession, and 
it was thought not proper for the Society, as a constitutional body, to 
continue the granting of certificates in what was not perhaps a strictly 
legal manner. At the same time they were not going to hold aloof 
from the veterinary profession. They would keep up their veterinary 
department; and if by so doing they could benefit the profession, he 
was sure the Highland Society would always come to the front 
(hear, hear). The idea of the Society had been not antagonism, but 
emulation; and if obliged to retire, it was not because they felt them¬ 
selves defeated, but because the step was dee.ned necessary to benefit 
the veterinary profession. The Society’s prize would be continued, 
along with other efforts, to further, as far as possible, the interests of 
veterinary science (applause). 
Among the toasts which followed were :—“ The Royal College of 
Surgeons,” by Mr. G. Fleming, replied to by Mr. F. B. Imlach; “ The 
Veterinary Colleges,” by Mr. T. Dollar, replied to by Principal Walley; 
“ The Examiners,” by Mr. Whittle, and replied to by Dr. Dunsmure. 
SPECIAL MEETING OE COUNCIL, HELD MAY 25th, 1880. 
Present : —Messrs. Anderton, Batt, Blakeway, Cartledge, Coates, Collins, 
Sir F. Eitzwygram; Messrs. Fleming, Freeman, Greaves, Harpley, Rey¬ 
nolds, Robertson, Taylor, and Whittle. 
On the motion of Mr. Greaves , seconded by Mr. P. Taylor , General Sir 
F. Fitzwygram was voted to the chair. 
The Secretary read the notice convening the meeting. 
The minutes of the last Special Meeting were read and confirmed. 
The Secretary stated that letters had been received from Professors 
Williams and Simonds and Messrs. Morgan and Gowing, regretting their 
inability to attend the meeting. Prof. Williams, in his letter, expressed his 
best thanks to the Council for the honour they had conferred upon him in 
electing him President for the past year, and for the kind support and assist¬ 
ance afforded him in carrying through the business. 
Mr. P. Taylor proposed Mr. George Fleming as President for the ensuing 
year. He did so on the ground that Mr. Fleming had been a member of 
Council for twelve years, and had performed his duties in a faithful, honest, 
and Englishman-like manner. His transcendant abilities would enable him 
to fulfil the office with credit to himself, and he would be an honour to the 
Council. 
Mr. Greaves said he had great pleasure in seconding the proposition. 
Mr. Fleming was unanimously elected. 
Gen. Sir F. Fitzwygram said he wished not only to congratulate Mr. 
Fleming, but also to congratulate the Council on the selection they had 
made. Sir Frederick then vacated the chair in favour of Mr. Fleming. 
