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York; William G. Schmidt, of New Jersey; Samuel S. Field, of New 
York; Julius C. Force, of New York ; William H. Wray, of New York. 
4 he prize for the best anatomical preparation was given to John F. 
Winchester, B. S., D. V. S. Prof. J. C. Dalton, M. D., and Prof. J. W. 
S. Arnold delivered addresses, which were well appropriated to the 
subject and warmly applauded. 
In conclusion, the announcement was made of the opening of the 
spring session to take place on March the 8th. 
I he addresses ot Prof. Dalton and Prof. Arnold will appear in 
our next issue, with a concise report of the collegiate year’s work. 
ONTARIO VETERINARY COLLEGE. 
By J. T. Duncan, V. S. 
I he first annual dinner of the students attending this institution 
took place at the American Hotel, on February 1st, and was in every 
respect a gratifying success. It was a temperance entertainment. 
About seventy students were present, and the guests of the evening 
were Pi of. Smith, the Principal of the college, and the other members 
of the staff, viz. : Dr. Barrett, Prof. Buckland, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Hayes 
and Dr. Thorburn, as well as several private citizens. 
Mr. J. V. Newton occupied the chair. The Chairman read a let¬ 
ter of apology from the Attorney-General, expressing regret at his in¬ 
ability to be present. A similar communication was also read from Dr. 
Borrell. 
Alter the toast of “ The Queen ” had been duly honored, the toast 
of “ The President of the United States ” was warmly received, and re¬ 
plied to by Mi. Milnes, ol Iowa, in a happy speech. The u Army and 
Navy ” was responded to by Dr. Thorburn ; the “ Agriculture and Arts 
Association by Iiof. Buckland, after which the toast of the evening 
was proposed by Mr. Humphries, “The Ontario Veterinary College.” 
I lof. Smith, on lismg to respond, was received with long continued 
applause. When this had subsided, the Professor, after gracefully 
thanking the students for such a warm reception, proceeded, m a most 
eloquent manner, to touch upon many points of interest in connection 
with the college. I he names of the late Hon. A. Ferguson and Prof. 
Buckland will ever stand associated with its inception. The progress 
of the college has been steady and consant, attaining its present com¬ 
manding position from beginning. A large measure of its success has 
been due to the ability of its professors. Without good students, how- 
