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Department of the University of Pennsylvania, Prof. Huide- 
koper was the recipient of warm words of appreciation for his 
work in that institution. After referring to the high standard 
he had established, the zealous work he had contributed for its 
success, he pictured the requirements for the building of a struc¬ 
ture to be essentially brick and mortar, and in his present posi¬ 
tion as Prof. Huidekoper’s successor felt that to the latter he 
conceded the part of representing the bricks, while he assumed 
that of the mortar. With a rising movement all turned to 
our guest, to fittingly close this pleasant occasion by drinking 
to his health and success a closing toast. N. N. S. 
MINNESOTA VETERINARIANS ALIVE. 4 
The failure of two bills regarding the practice of veterina¬ 
ry medicine and a contagious disease act, in the Legislature of 
the State of Minnesota two years ago, has awakened a stronger 
interest in these matters at the present session of the State 
Legislature. On December 26th, 1890, a general meeting of 
all veterinarians practicing in the State convened at the As¬ 
toria Hotel, St. Paul, Minnesota, and considered the outlines 
to be followed towards securing these or similar bills during 
the present session. After the reading of several bills and a 
lengthy debate, a committee of nine was elected, to be known 
as the Executive and Legislative Committee, with power to act. 
The following gentlemen compose the committee: 
Prof. O. Schwartzkopff, Chairman, St. Anthony Park; J. 
Hinmann, Secretary, St. Paul; R. Price, Treasurer, St. Paul; 
C. C. Lyford, Minneapolis; E. Rowell, Minneapolis; Wm. 
Dickson, Lithfield ; A. L. Button, St. Paul; C. H. Parker, 
Minneapolis; A. Scott, Owatonna. 
The committee has been in session at several times, and 
has drafted a bill, which is introduced into the State Legisla¬ 
ture with the best possible chance of success. 
As soon as this bill has been passed the committee will 
consider the presentation of a contagious disease act, and also 
an act to incorporate the State Veterinary Medical Association. 
