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ensued was naturally long and exciting, but at the same time highly 
interesting. The supporters of veterinary homoeopathy had a capi- 
tal opportunity afforded them for expounding their views, and great 
were the arguments advanced both for and against its use in vete- 
rinary practice. The discussion was supported by nearly all pre- 
sent, Messrs. Haycock, Cartwright, Naylor, Peter Taylor, G-reaves, 
Thos. Taylor, Elam, and A. Lawson taking a most active part in it. 
The subjects of broken wind, and the actions of various medicines 
were also discussed. 
Several members present expressed a hope that Mr. Walley would 
publish his essay in the form of a pamphlet or book. Mr. Walley, 
who said he would take time to consider, has since notified to the 
Secretary his intention to accede to the request. 
During the evening Mr. Bostock related a case where the only 
observable symptom was extreme lameness of the off hind-leg, for 
which no decided cause could be discovered. Eventually the horse 
died, and a ruptured heart was the only morbid condition found 
upon making an examination post-mortem. 
Mr. Walley also related a case of some interest ; it was one of 
colitis in a horse. There was severe inflammation of the muscular 
and mucous coats of the colon, and the disease terminating fatally 
afforded an opportunity for instituting a post-mortem examination. 
In addition to the inflammation of the colon, the posterior aorta 
was in a state of aneurism. Mr. Walley asked if the aneurismal 
condition of this large trunk of artery was a cause, exciting or pre- 
disposing, tending to produce the colitis. He was of opinion that 
it predisposed the animal to attacks of enteric inflammation. 
Mr. A. Lawson proposed, and Mr. Peter Taylor seconded, a vote 
of thanks to the essayist for his admirable paper, and after a vote 
of thanks had been passed to the Chairman, the proceedings termi- 
nated. 
Mr. W. A. Cartwright (Whitchurch) kindly consented to read a 
paper at the next (June) meeting, and papers have already been 
promised for the remaining meetings for the year. 
W. Augustus Taylor, 
Hon. Secretary. 
