SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
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Mr. C. H. Higgins read a case report of u Traumatic Ventral 
Hernia,” with rupture of the udder in a cow that evoked further 
discussion on peritonitis, during which Mr. Higgins pointed out 
the great field, as yet untouched, for research concerning the 
contents of the intestinal tract of the various domestic animals 
from a bacteriological point of view. 
Mr. S. C. Richards presented an admirably prepared paper 
on “Acute Specific Pleurisy in the Horse.” He described the 
clinical history and post-mortem changes found in an animal 
which he recently had under his observation. In the discussion 
following Dr. Martin stated that in human practice a bacterio¬ 
logical examination of the pleuritic effusion was an invaluable 
aid in arriving at a correct diagnosis of the pathological changes 
present, and why should the same not be true of veterinary 
practice. 
Mr. Higgins reported on behalf of the Experiment Com¬ 
mittee that the dog from which the spleen had been removed 
six weeks previously had been destroyed. Beyond a chronic 
peritonitis at the site of the operation no other abnormalities 
were noted. There was no glandular enlargement of any de¬ 
scription. Blood counts were not made. 
Mr. J. H. Patterson promised a paper on u Colic ” for the 
next meeting, and adjournment took place. 
Harri H. Derr, Sec.-Treas . 
AMERICAN VETERINARY COEEEGE MEDICAR ASSOCIATION. 
At the regular meeting of the American Veterinary College 
Medical Association, held in the lecture room, Jan. io, Mr. S. S. 
Buckley read a paper on u Crude versus Concentrated Medical 
Agents.” The paper brought out the facts that ofttimes the 
crude drugs were impure, and therefore the expected action of 
a medicine failed, also that in a country practice it was a bulky 
way to carry medicines. The discussion pointed out some ob¬ 
jections, mainly the liability of abscesses forming where the in¬ 
jections were made. Also that it would be a dangerous and ex¬ 
pensive practice to leave a hypodermic syringe with the ordinary 
attendant. Adjourned. 
The regular meeting was held in the lecture room Feb. 14, 
President Dr. Clayton in the chair. 
Mr. DuBois read a paper on Purpura Hsemorrhagica. He 
said the real cause was not understood, but it was liable to occur 
to a debilitated subject after febrile diseases of the respiratory 
