- Email: [email protected]
Status of Scottish Secretary to the Board of Examiners
94
The Veterinary Journai.
Maggots sometimes affect the nose, eyes, ears, mouth and anus of the cat when she becomes debilitated from disease and neglect, so that it is necessary to just ~ention the fact. The follzde-7rtt"te (Acarus or Demodexfolltculorum), is sometimes found in the ears, on the nose of the cat, as well as in the sebaceous follicles of man, but it does not seem to cause skin disease in them like it does in the dog, in which animal it gives rise to the so-called red, black, scabby, or follicular mange which is difficult to cure. Under the microscope it has a caterpillar-shaped body.
STATUS OF SCOTTISH SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF EXAl\1INERS. "Absence the best expedient they could find. "-DRYDEN.
IT is to be sincerely hoped in the interest of the members present at the l\!Ieeting of the Council ot the R.C.V.S. held on January 13th, that their minutes, so far as referring to the status of the Scottish Secretary, will not be approved. Our readers will find from our report of the meeting in another column, that the Council were endeavouring to devise means by which they may evade all "danger" of being made answerable for their acts in Scotland, in which country they haveL The entire monopoly of granting diplomas to successful candidates, and 2. The right to prevent anyone not holding a diploma in proper form, from practising the veterinary art; and where also there are three colleges preparing students for examination as against one in England, and where, moreover, there are more candidates than in the latter country. The highly-dignified means by which they hope to attain this end, are as follows : I . The Secretary to the Board of Examiners for Scotland is no longer to be allowed to sign diplomas. 2. He is not to be allowed to head his notepaper " Royal Coilege of Veterinary Surgeons." The first of these prudent and sapient proposals involves that Mr. Rutherford, who attends to the conduct of the examinations in Scotland, and sees all the candidates' certificates and papers, is not to certify their diplomas, while the English Secretary, who has little or no communication with Scotch students, is so to certify. . Does the Council think that this system will tend to accu-
Status
of
Scott/sh Secrdary.
95
racy ? Do they think that it increases the dignity and authority of the office of the Scotch Secretary to the Board of Examiners, at present held by a tried a.nd worthy representative, Mr. Rutherford? Can the Council have forgotten bye-law 78: "The Board shall have two secretaries, one to act in England and the other to act in Scotland," and we would ask them this-Do they propose that Mr. Hill shall attend the Scotch examinations? If so; that is plainly irregular, and might vitiate every c~rtificate he signed, as he has no authority under the bye-laws to act in Scotland as Secretary to the Board of Examiners; or are the diplomas to be forwarded to England and J\tir. Hill to certify the results of examinations of which he has no knowledge? Were we Mr. Hill, we would respectfully but firmly decline to attach our name to such documents. Mr. Hill at present formally signs the Scotch certificates, but Mr. Rutherford's signature is the guarantee for the identity and presence at the examinations of each student whose name appears on a Scotch diploma. The second proposal is too deep for our vision, which being only editorial is, in the nature of things, limited. If Mr. Rutherford represents the R.C.V.S. in Scotland . by doing its business with its authority there to such an extent as to involve the College in legal responsibility m that country, it humbly appears to us that the exercise of his discretion in the matter of heading his letters, cannot alter the position. It is more than half a century since l'v:Ir. Sam Weller spoke, and no doubt, though it had not hitherto come to our knowledge, the "patent double million magnifying gas microscopes ofhextra power'' are now an accomplished fact and at the disposal of certain members of the Council. One member suggested that Mr. Rutherford should conduct his correspondence on paper headed R.C.V.S., 10, Red Lion Square, London, but added, with a brilliant inspiration of business acumen, that he might, if he so desired, add his private address. This, no doubt, is a very satisfactory arrangement for everyone but Mr. Rutherford, and his unlucky correspondents. No doubt Mr. Rutherford would exercise an option so valuable and so graciously accorded to him, but the unfortunate correspondent, after consulting all the members of his family circle as to where he should address the reply, and, finding them equally divided in opinion, would no doubt finish up by tossing for it, and, pursued by the fate which deservedly attends all gam biers, his coin would fall '' woman for Red
The Veterinary journal.
g6
Lion Square," and forty-eight hours would be lost and perhaps make his application too late. The laurels of that gentleman who said that Ireland was chiefly inhabited by absentee landlords, are in danger. Scotland is now threatened ·w ith a governing College that makes its presence very palpable but isn't there, with a Secretary for Scotland who may not declare his authority. We understand. th_at in .byegone days there was a Sanctuary at Holyrood w1thm wh1ch all were exempt from legal diligence. Should it not be revived so that the R.C.V.S. might establish their Scottish Office there ? We do not pretend to lay down the law, but we are advised that in any monetary claims jurisdiction in Scotland can be founded by attachment of the College's funds in that country whether it has an office there or not; so that all this scheming would in monetary actions be of no avail. It is usually found that attempts to shirk only increase difficulties. Can it be said to be consistent with the traditions of the R.C.V.S., the premier Corporation of its kind in the world, that its Council should thus propose and seriously consider subtle methods to avoid possible responsibilities to the Courts and people of Scotland; a people who have always been most loyal supporters of the Veterinary Art and of the R.C.V.S., since ever it was incorporated, and to \vhich the College has wide and important functions to perform; functions which have been solemnly committed to it by the Sovereign and by Parliament.
VETERINARY 1-IONOUR. WE have to congratulate Mr. R. Rutherford, F.R.C.V.S., Edinburgh, Secretary to the Board of Examiners of the R.C.V.S. for Scotland, on his appointment as additional examiner in veterinary hygiene to the Edinburgh University for the degree of B.Sc. in Agriculture.
~. rnt~ .~ etertna r~
iBeparttnent.
Extracts from :Major-General Sir B. Blood's despatches, dated 27th October, I 897, published in London Gazetk, of January
th,. I 8g8 :-· 59· '' The transport was most efficient throughout the operations under reference and its management, under the I I
The Veterinary Journai.
Maggots sometimes affect the nose, eyes, ears, mouth and anus of the cat when she becomes debilitated from disease and neglect, so that it is necessary to just ~ention the fact. The follzde-7rtt"te (Acarus or Demodexfolltculorum), is sometimes found in the ears, on the nose of the cat, as well as in the sebaceous follicles of man, but it does not seem to cause skin disease in them like it does in the dog, in which animal it gives rise to the so-called red, black, scabby, or follicular mange which is difficult to cure. Under the microscope it has a caterpillar-shaped body.
STATUS OF SCOTTISH SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF EXAl\1INERS. "Absence the best expedient they could find. "-DRYDEN.
IT is to be sincerely hoped in the interest of the members present at the l\!Ieeting of the Council ot the R.C.V.S. held on January 13th, that their minutes, so far as referring to the status of the Scottish Secretary, will not be approved. Our readers will find from our report of the meeting in another column, that the Council were endeavouring to devise means by which they may evade all "danger" of being made answerable for their acts in Scotland, in which country they haveL The entire monopoly of granting diplomas to successful candidates, and 2. The right to prevent anyone not holding a diploma in proper form, from practising the veterinary art; and where also there are three colleges preparing students for examination as against one in England, and where, moreover, there are more candidates than in the latter country. The highly-dignified means by which they hope to attain this end, are as follows : I . The Secretary to the Board of Examiners for Scotland is no longer to be allowed to sign diplomas. 2. He is not to be allowed to head his notepaper " Royal Coilege of Veterinary Surgeons." The first of these prudent and sapient proposals involves that Mr. Rutherford, who attends to the conduct of the examinations in Scotland, and sees all the candidates' certificates and papers, is not to certify their diplomas, while the English Secretary, who has little or no communication with Scotch students, is so to certify. . Does the Council think that this system will tend to accu-
Status
of
Scott/sh Secrdary.
95
racy ? Do they think that it increases the dignity and authority of the office of the Scotch Secretary to the Board of Examiners, at present held by a tried a.nd worthy representative, Mr. Rutherford? Can the Council have forgotten bye-law 78: "The Board shall have two secretaries, one to act in England and the other to act in Scotland," and we would ask them this-Do they propose that Mr. Hill shall attend the Scotch examinations? If so; that is plainly irregular, and might vitiate every c~rtificate he signed, as he has no authority under the bye-laws to act in Scotland as Secretary to the Board of Examiners; or are the diplomas to be forwarded to England and J\tir. Hill to certify the results of examinations of which he has no knowledge? Were we Mr. Hill, we would respectfully but firmly decline to attach our name to such documents. Mr. Hill at present formally signs the Scotch certificates, but Mr. Rutherford's signature is the guarantee for the identity and presence at the examinations of each student whose name appears on a Scotch diploma. The second proposal is too deep for our vision, which being only editorial is, in the nature of things, limited. If Mr. Rutherford represents the R.C.V.S. in Scotland . by doing its business with its authority there to such an extent as to involve the College in legal responsibility m that country, it humbly appears to us that the exercise of his discretion in the matter of heading his letters, cannot alter the position. It is more than half a century since l'v:Ir. Sam Weller spoke, and no doubt, though it had not hitherto come to our knowledge, the "patent double million magnifying gas microscopes ofhextra power'' are now an accomplished fact and at the disposal of certain members of the Council. One member suggested that Mr. Rutherford should conduct his correspondence on paper headed R.C.V.S., 10, Red Lion Square, London, but added, with a brilliant inspiration of business acumen, that he might, if he so desired, add his private address. This, no doubt, is a very satisfactory arrangement for everyone but Mr. Rutherford, and his unlucky correspondents. No doubt Mr. Rutherford would exercise an option so valuable and so graciously accorded to him, but the unfortunate correspondent, after consulting all the members of his family circle as to where he should address the reply, and, finding them equally divided in opinion, would no doubt finish up by tossing for it, and, pursued by the fate which deservedly attends all gam biers, his coin would fall '' woman for Red
The Veterinary journal.
g6
Lion Square," and forty-eight hours would be lost and perhaps make his application too late. The laurels of that gentleman who said that Ireland was chiefly inhabited by absentee landlords, are in danger. Scotland is now threatened ·w ith a governing College that makes its presence very palpable but isn't there, with a Secretary for Scotland who may not declare his authority. We understand. th_at in .byegone days there was a Sanctuary at Holyrood w1thm wh1ch all were exempt from legal diligence. Should it not be revived so that the R.C.V.S. might establish their Scottish Office there ? We do not pretend to lay down the law, but we are advised that in any monetary claims jurisdiction in Scotland can be founded by attachment of the College's funds in that country whether it has an office there or not; so that all this scheming would in monetary actions be of no avail. It is usually found that attempts to shirk only increase difficulties. Can it be said to be consistent with the traditions of the R.C.V.S., the premier Corporation of its kind in the world, that its Council should thus propose and seriously consider subtle methods to avoid possible responsibilities to the Courts and people of Scotland; a people who have always been most loyal supporters of the Veterinary Art and of the R.C.V.S., since ever it was incorporated, and to \vhich the College has wide and important functions to perform; functions which have been solemnly committed to it by the Sovereign and by Parliament.
VETERINARY 1-IONOUR. WE have to congratulate Mr. R. Rutherford, F.R.C.V.S., Edinburgh, Secretary to the Board of Examiners of the R.C.V.S. for Scotland, on his appointment as additional examiner in veterinary hygiene to the Edinburgh University for the degree of B.Sc. in Agriculture.
~. rnt~ .~ etertna r~
iBeparttnent.
Extracts from :Major-General Sir B. Blood's despatches, dated 27th October, I 897, published in London Gazetk, of January
th,. I 8g8 :-· 59· '' The transport was most efficient throughout the operations under reference and its management, under the I I