EDITORIAL. 
829 
it in charge of scientific men only instead of transient occu¬ 
pants of political office, many of whom are entirely devoid of 
scientific knowledge or taste. 
Nashville to Have the Meeting of 1897.—We are ad¬ 
vised by Secretary Stewart, of the U. S. V. M. A., that the 
choice of the Executive Committee for the next meeting- of the 
National Association, which occurs September 7th, 8tli, and 
9th, is for the first time in the history of the association, a 
Southern city—Nashville, Tenn. The great exposition will be 
in progress at that time, fares will be lower than ever before, 
the veterinarians of the State and neighboring States very 
earnestly importuned the committee to decide in favor of the 
exposition city, and the Review thinks the selection will prove 
a very popular one. The Southern field possesses many possi¬ 
bilities for this profession, and the presence of the National As¬ 
sociation below Mason and Dixon’s line will do a great deal 
toward realizing these possibilities. 
Veterinarians in the State Militia. —In New York 
State a veterinary surgeon connected with the militia has the 
rank of sergeant, and is termed a veterinary sergeant, which is 
a non-commissioned and insignificant office. A movement is 
now on foot to raise his position to that of lieutenant, a post of 
dignity and commission. This elevation can be secured by al¬ 
teration of the military code by the Adjutant-General of the 
State. An application to secure this result has been endorsed 
by Captain Clayton, of Troop C ; by General McAlpin, late Ad¬ 
jutant-General of the State ; and by General McReer, com¬ 
manding the Second Brigade, who has forwarded it to Adjutant- 
General C. Whitney Tillinghast, whose favorable consideration 
is confidently anticipated. Few opportunities for advancement 
of the standing of the profession are now being neglected by its 
intelligent members. 
