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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
The reports of the Secretary and Treasurer were then read 
and approved. 
On motion the Indiana Association of Veterinary Graduates 
adjourned, and is now considered an organization of the past. 
On motion Dr. F. A. Bolser was elected President for the en¬ 
suing year, O. L. Boor, Treasurer, and J. C. Rodger, Secretary. 
On motion the chair was empowered to appoint six members 
to revise the by-laws of the old association. The chair named 
Drs. O. L. Boor, G. G. Ferling, L A. Greiner, J. Culvert, J. F. 
Roe and J. R. Mitchell. It was read by sections and the changes 
adopted. 
Then followed the enrolment of charter members of the In¬ 
diana State Veterinary Association, all present becoming mem¬ 
bers. 
On motion a committee was appointed to obtain a charter. 
Dr. A. W. Bitting, of Purdue University, then read a paper,, 
a resume of veterinary progress in 1896, which was well received, 
and a good discussion followed. 
The meeting then adjourned to meet in Indianapolis in July. 
J. C. Rodger, Secretary. 
MISSOURI VAUUEY VETERINARY ASSOCIATION. 
The eleventh regular meeting of this association was held in 
Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1896, in Room 23, Ma¬ 
sonic Building. The meeting was called to order at 7.30 P. M. 
by President Stewart, and the following members responded to 
roll-call: Drs. Sihler, Barth, Stewart, Harrison, Black, Moore, 
Kaupp, Day, Hopkins, Bray and Hunter. Visitors: Drs. 
Shafter, Allen, Patten, Millness, and Ovens, and Messrs. Free¬ 
man, Cooper, Conrad, Leper, Moore, Pouppirt, Wright, Simp¬ 
son and Cowden. 
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. 
A communication from Dr. N. S. Mayo, was read relating to 
u Cerebritis ” in horses, caused by eating mouldy or wormy corn. 
Dr. Shafter was elected to membership. 
In reference to the charges against Dr. J. H. Wattles for un¬ 
professional conduct, being a violation of Artiele VI., Chapter V. 
of the Code of Ethics, the committee making reports thereon, 
upon motion, duly seconded, Dr. J. H. Wattles was expelled 
from the association. 
Excellent papers were read by Drs. C. J. Sihler and Benj. 
Kaupp, and were fully and freely discussed. 
