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of the ewes, the culling of the bad-coated, and the purchase 
of superior Merino rams, have on many stations greatly en- 
hanced the value of the crop. The enclosing and fencing of 
the runs, which is being actively proceeded with, increases the 
profits of the stockmaster by enabling him to dispense with 
more than one half of his shepherds. A bill for the com- 
pulsory poisoning of the jingo, or native dog, is expected to 
be of great advantage in the remote and upland stations ; 
whilst for the getting rid of noxious weeds which overrun the 
pastures, a “ Thistle Bill ” is also at present before the 
Colonial Parliament . — North British Agriculturist. 
YORKSHIRE VETERINARY MEDICAL SOCIETY. 
The Summer Quarterly Meeting of this Society was held at the 
Queen's Hotel, Leeds, on Eriday, the 28th July, at 12.30 noon. 
In the unavoidable absence of Mr. Nicholson, the President, 
through indisposition, and also of the Vice-Presidents (none 
being present), Mr. J. S. Carter, of Bradford, was voted to the 
chair. 
The following members attended, viz. — Messrs. Greaves, 
Dray, Edmundson, Patterson, Naylor, Cuthbert, Pearnley, Per- 
guson, and the Secretary. Messrs. P. J. Day, of Yorkshire, and 
— Carter, jun., of Bradford, were present as visitors. 
Apologies for non-attendance were received from Messrs. Nichol- 
son; James, Joseph, and John Preeman ; Pratt, Walker, and 
P. Smith. 
The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. 
Mr. Alfred May, M.R.C.V.S., of Hull, was elected a mem- 
ber. Mr. P. J. Day, M.R.C.V.S., of York, nominated for 
election. 
Mr. Bray made some remarks upon the late trial of Lord 
Churchill v. Day, and concluded by moving that the thanks of 
this meeting be awarded to Mr. Day for the spirited manner in 
which he defended his professional reputation. 
Mr. Naylor seconded the motion, observing, in the course of 
his remarks, that he had known cataracts to form in a very 
few days. 
In the discussion which followed, Mr. Carter observed that he 
also had known cataracts to form in a very short time. 
Mr. Greaves said, the fact of the action having been brought 
was an additional reason for veterinary surgeons to join together 
