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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
Information having - come to the Board of Censors that Meat 
Inspectors employed by the New York City Health Department 
and the Bureau of Animal Industry, were not veterinarians, and 
consequently illegally practicing, the matter was referred to the 
Judiciary Committee for immediate action. 
Dr. W. Herbert Lowe, of New Jersey, read a very excellent 
and carefully prepared paper on “ Heredity.”* 
The discussion was opened by Dr. Hanson, and followed by 
Drs. Gill, Neher and others. 
Moved by Dr. Hanson, and seconded by Dr..Robertson, that 
a vote of thanks be extended to Dr. Lowe for his paper and the 
interest shown in the Association. Carried. 
The Board of Health Committee (Dr. Robertson, Chairman) 
reported progress. The committee was then directed by the 
chair to continue for another month, and report in writing at 
the next meeting. 
The following gentlemen presented applications for member¬ 
ship in the Association : F. K. Winslow, of Flushing, L. I., an d 
W. H. Wright, of Long Island City. 
Moved and seconded that a vote of thanks be extended to 
visiting members for their courtesy in accepting the Associa¬ 
tion’s invitation to be present at the meeting. Carried. 
Moved and seconded that the meeting adjourn. Carried. 
Robert W. Erlis, D.V.S., Secretary. 
keystone veterinary medical association. 
The Keystone Association resumed its regular monthly meet¬ 
ings in room No. i, third floor, northwest corner of Broad and 
Filbert Streets, Philadelphia, on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1896, with 
President Hart in the chair. . 
The committee on certificates reported progress, saying all 
suggestions had been harmoniously decided upon and the certifi 
cates would be ready for delivery at the October meeting. 
Drs. Hart and Hoskins gave a most gratifying report of the 
U.S.V.M.A. meeting at Buffalo, with a. brief summary of the 
programme and recital of the great hospitality enjoyed. It was 
with keen regret that many voiced their disappointment at not 
having been able to be present. 
Dr. Hart appointed Drs. Pi S. Allen and W. H. Hoskins a 
committee 011 entertainment, and a full winter s work was 
planned for. The October meeting will be favored with a paper 
* Printed elsewhere in this issue. 
