SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
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Dr. Clias. Lintz being essayist for the evening, read a very 
interesting paper on “ Pleurisy, Acute and Chronic,” in which 
he spoke of several very interesting points in the causes, symp¬ 
toms, complications, sequellse, and remedies ordinarily used, 
also those he found most useful, viz. : In the first stage (which, 
by the way, the practitioner seldom sees, unless favorably near 
at hand), he advocates the use of mustard, to the sides and ster¬ 
num. Also, 5 Quinise sulph, 3 iv; terebinthinse, and 
acacise pulv., of each, 3 vi to 3 iss—giving § i at a dose. Second 
stage, do away with mustard and alternate with soda salicylate 
every two hours. After five or seven days give iodide of 
potassium. 
This paper aroused an earnest discussion, some advocating 
the use of most powerful heart stimulants, nitro-glycerine and 
nux, claiming digitalis was not to be relied upon. 
Dr. Hoskins cited the case of a brown driving mare, eight 
years old, weight 1045 lbs., which at times appeared dull and 
had a peculiar tossing of the head, profuse sweating, and at this 
time incoordination of movement. Diagnosis, cerebral senemia. 
Meeting adjourned to reconvene May 12, 1896. 
The May meeting of the Keystone Veterinary Medical 
Association was called at 8:30 on the evening of the 12th, by 
President John R. Hart, with the following present: Drs. F. S. 
Allen, H. A. Hackley, J. R. Hart, Chas. Lintz, W. H. Hoskins, 
H. J. McClellan, and W. L. Rhoads. 
Dr. Hoskins, as chairman of the committee appointed to look 
up the question of cost of certificates, made a very favorable re¬ 
port, and, on motion of Dr. Lintz, the committee was instructed 
to procure a number of certificates before the next meeting, at 
which time they will be given to all members in good standing. 
Dr. Hoskins, by request, made a report as a member of the 
State Board of Veterinary Examiners, stating that of fourteen 
applicants but three were successful. The examination papers 
throughout showed that a good primary education was essential 
to the veterinary student, and urged that all schools be more 
careful in their examination of their matriculants, if they would 
at all times graduate men who would be an honor to their alma 
mater. The next examination held by the Board will be June 
15th and 16th. After July 1st, 1896, every applicant for examina¬ 
tion must come from a three-year school. It is to be regretted 
that the curriculum of several of the schools now in existence 
will not be eligible for this examination. 
