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United States Veterinary Medical Association in which he 
said that it was hard to give an exact estimate of the number 
to expect at the September meeting, but thought that one 
hundred might serve as a basis to figure upon. 
Dr. W. L. La Baw was elected a member by eleven unani¬ 
mous votes. 
Dr. Winchester moved that all officers be elected by bal¬ 
lot. Seconded by Dr. Winslow. Carried. 
Balloting was then proceeded with, Dr. Winslow acting 
as teller, an informal ballot being first taken, followed bv a 
formal one, with the result of electing the following board of 
officers for the ensuing year: 
President, L. H. Howard, D.V.S.; First Vice-President, 
Alexander Burr, M.D.V.; Second Vice-President, Edward C. 
Becket, M.D.V.; Secretary and Treasurer, Austin Peters, 
M.R.C.V.S. Executive Committee, F. H. Osgood, M.R.C.V.S., 
Daniel Emerson, M.D.V., Thos. Blackwood, D.V.S., Chas. 
Winslow, D.V.S., Wm. E. Peterson, M.D.V. 
The new Executive Committee reported favorably upon 
the credentials of Dr. F. B. Carlton, of Salem. 
The Treasurer read his annual report, which was accepted 
upon the motion of Dr. Winchester. 
The meeting then adjourned to the dining room, where 
the annual dinner was partaken of, Dr. Bryden acting as 
toastmaster. A very jolly evening was passed, the members 
remaining until the wee sma hours. 
Austin Peters, Secretary . 
The regular meeting of the Massachusetts Veterinary As¬ 
sociation was held at 19 Boylston Place, Boston, Wednesday 
evening, May 25th at 7.30 o’clock, President L. H. Howard 
in the chair. 
The following members were present: Drs. Blackwood, 
Bunker, Becket, Burr, Hadcock, Hitchings, Howard, Mar- 
I shall, Osgood, Saunders, Winchester, Hitchcock, Parker, La- 
Baw, and the Secretary. 
Honorary members : Drs. Stickney and A. Liautard, Dean 
of the Faculty of the American Veterinary College. 
