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somed into the mature flower before one-half of those who 
constituted our legislators dreamed of its possible conception. 
I would not underestimate the responsibility resting upon 
those who knew of its probable birth and witnessed its en¬ 
trance into life ; and who did not at this same time realize the 
necessity of informing your committee of its existence. The 
additional registrations, so far as learned, have not been exces¬ 
sive owing to the unusual number who had done so before 
the first limit of the time had expired. In Philadelphia but 
four non-graduates have registered since its passage. 
“ At present we are pressing fearlessly, through the able 
and unselfish assistance of Dr. James A. Waugh, of Pittsburgh, 
two prosecutions on the ground of false statements, registered 
in Alleghany County, as to the possession of diplomas. 
“ One of these unfortunately is a member of this Associa¬ 
tion, much to our regret, but no leniency will be shown on this 
ground, as he, above all others, should have known better and 
well deserves to be meted out a just punishment. What fur¬ 
ther action remains to be taken between now and January,ist 
will entirely depend upon circumstances arising from time to 
time. We believe it is wise to remain quiet until that time lest 
an unfavorable decision against us would encourage a large 
number to register, which would necessitate a very great ex¬ 
penditure of time and money to eliminate. 
Respectfully submitted, 
W. H. Hoskins, Chairman .” 
Dr. Waugh will be furnished money for prosecution by 
the Association. Dr. Hoskins presented a bill of $26.96 as 
costs in Lancaster suit, which was ordered paid. 
The chairman, Dr. Huidekoper, of the Committee on Intel¬ 
ligence and Education, not being present, the report was made 
by Dr. Sallade, one of the committee. 
“ Mr. President and Gentlemen : 
“ While nothing of special moment has taken place in vet¬ 
erinary practice since our last annual gathering, nevertheless 
your committee cannot help congratulating the Society and 
the profession in general upon the steady advance which vet¬ 
erinary science is making throughout our own country and 
