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soon as it was evident that the power of deglutition was lost. The pa- 
tient should also be moved from side to side at least every two hours. 
Mr. Bale, in replying to the observations of the different speakers, 
incidentally stated that he had occasionally seen inflammatory rheu- 
matism of the joints supervene upou an attack of this disease, which 
generally resulted in the vital powers of the cow becoming gradu- 
ally exhausted. 
Mr. Dray moved, and Mr. Naylor seconded, a cordial vote of 
thanks to the essayist, which was carried unanimously. 
It was arranged that the next meeting of the Society should be 
held in July, when Mr. Thos. Greaves, of Manchester, had promised 
to read a paper on “ The Proper Education of the Veterinary 
Student.” 
WEST OF SCOTLAND VETERINARY MEDICAL 
ASSOCIATION. 
The West of Scotland Veterinary Medical Association held its 
first quarterly meeting for the year 1871 at Glasgow, within the 
Athole Arms Hotel, Dundas Street, on Wednesday, the 22nd March 
last, at 2 o’clock. 
The President, Professor Williams, occupied the chair. 
Present: Professors Fordie and Wilson, Glasgow Veterinary 
College; Messrs. Anderson, sen., Anderson, jun., and Robb, of 
Glasgow; Robinson, Greenock; Bryce, Stirling; Laing, Falkirk ; 
Sharpe, Hamilton ; Pollock, Coatbridge ; Barr, Dairy ; Pottie, 
Renfrew ; Spreull, Milngavie ; and the Secretary. 
After the minntes of last meeting had been read and finally 
approved of, Mr. Bryce proposed that Mr. James Gillespie, vete- 
rinary surgeon, of Alloa, be elected a member of this Association, 
which proposal was seconded by Mr. Robinson , and carried 
unanimously. 
The Secretary stated that, considering Mr. Donaldson, sen., had 
retired from the profession, he begged to propose that his member- 
ship be transferred to the honorary list, which was also carried 
unanimously, having been seconded by Professor Williams. 
After some discussion the Association approved of the £1 Is. 
given by the Treasurer to the widow of the late Mr. Bunnell, 
V.S., of Abergele, who had been left in very destitute circumstances ; 
but it was to be distinctly understood that, as the Society’s funds 
were not intended for charitable purposes, this act was not to form 
a precedent. 
Mr. Robinson related a curious case of spasm of the muscles of 
the inferior cervical region, the patient being unable to raise her 
head ; terminated favorably, in as rapid a manner as attacked. 
PHRENETIC DISEASE. 
Mr. Robb described a patient of his suffering from what he 
