SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
599 
Dr. Derwent: I have met with quite a number of cases of 
ophthalmia which developed directly after convalescence from 
influenza, and am convinced that influenza is an exciting cause of 
the eye trouble. 
Prof. Stalker thinks that dark stalls are an exciting cause of 
this disease of the eye, and related several cases in substantia¬ 
tion of this theory. 
Dr. Edwards: I am of the opinion that a corn-grain diet 
predisposes to or is the exciting cause of ophthalmia. I find 
that nearly all of my cases are in horses which are grained with 
corn exclusively. 
The Board of Censors reported favorably on the following- 
named applicants for membership: 
H. M. Replogle, J. A. Replogle, W. R. Cooper, E. K. Paine, 
T. A. Shipley, S. H. Bauman, Davis Coffee, and N. Sorenseen. 
Moved by Dr. H. Shipley, seconded by Dr. Starkey, that the 
Secretary be directed to cast the ballot of the Association for the 
applicants for membership. Carried. 
Moved by Dr. Brown, seconded by Dr. Stewart, that the Presi¬ 
dent appoint a committee of three as a Committee of Arrange¬ 
ments for this Association, to co-operate with the committee of ar¬ 
rangements of the United States Veterinary Medical Association 
and committees of other State associations for the Chicago meet¬ 
ing, and that this committee be given full authority to act for 
this Association. Carried. 
EVENING SESSION. 
Association called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Dr. Edwards. 
Dr. W. R. Cooper read a paper entitled “A Study of Septic 
Germs,” which gave rise to considerable discussion,* and was 
followed by Dr. L. W. Shipley, who presented a paper on “The 
Congestion of the Liver.” 
The Association adjourned to the sumptuous banquet, which 
was much enjoyed by the members present. 
SECOND DAY. 
Association called to order by Dr. Edwards at 10 A. M. 
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