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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
ever, and the two patriarchs of veterinary medicine were soon 
touching glasses across the table. 
They were followed by Dr. Tremaine, of Buffalo, who spoke 
to u Our Sister Profession,” and incidentally paid high praise to 
this profession. 
Afterward Profs. Law, Hughes, and Bell made brief addresses 
in response to flattering introductions by the toastmaster, the 
last named speaking for the profession of u veterinary journal¬ 
ism,” and he contended that the veterinary magazines of the 
country were not meeting with the pecuniary support that their 
merits warranted, as they were, without doubt, very creditable ; 
that they were doing more to advance and protect the profession 
than any other factor now in existence, and he hoped those who 
listened to him would endeavor to assist in the spread of its 
material popularity. 
When the guests dispersed at 12 o’clock, the thirty-third 
annual meeting was over, and it was the opinion of all whom 
the writer interrogated that it was the most largely attended, 
interesting, and profitable that has ever assembled in America. 
NEW YORK STATE VETERINARY MEDICAK SOCIETY. 
The seventh annual meeting of the New York State Veter¬ 
inary Medical Society commenced at 11 o’clock A. m. at the 
Genesee House, Buffalo, N. Y., Sept. 4, 1896. 
On roll-call there were 16 members present, but within half 
an hour the parlors were well filled, about 35 members present, 
and 15 to 20 visiting veterinarians from various parts of the 
United States dropped in to see and hear the proceedings. 
Among them were some of the lights in the profession. The 
President opened the meeting with the annual address, which 
was listened to with unusual interest and well received. The 
Secretary’s report was then read, which dealt entirely with the 
finances and business management of the Society. On motion 
the report was accepted as offered and ordered spread on the 
minutes. 
The applications of twelve candidates were offered, and re¬ 
ferred to the Board of Censors. 
A question was offered for discussion relative to present and 
future applicants when elected to the Society receiving their 
certificate of membership with the understanding that they 
should hold possession of the same during their continuing as 
members in good standing, and whenever that relation should 
