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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
The President: I am in favor of a bill which will protect the 
people from the pretensions of men who have never qualified 
properly for the practice of veterinary science; but it is an 
open question whether this is a fit time to make efforts to se¬ 
cure a veterinary law. 
Dr. Gibson: I am in favor of the bill presented. I think 
that now is the accepted time. The stock raisers are with us 
and we can secure the desired legislation. 
Dr. Inger: I move the adoption of the first bill as pre¬ 
sented. 
Seconded by Dr. Campbell. 
President: Gentlemen, you have heard the motion. It is 
open for discussion. This is an important subject, and we 
want a full and free discussion by all. 
Prof. Stalker: I would suggest that we do not act hastily 
in this matter. I have had some experience in efforts to secure 
legislative enactments, and I know it is very difficult to con¬ 
vince legislators that the promoters of a proposed law are not 
actuated by selfish motives and that the public good is properly 
considered. Now, I would suggest that we consult with 
some experienced legislator in the framing and perfecting a 
bill. He will have better notions than we as to what points 
will be unconstitutional or objectionable from a legislative 
point of view. If the bill be nearly right when it is submitted 
it will meet with less objections and obstacles, which kill so 
many bills in committee. 
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I would favor the appointment of the proposed examining 
board by the Governor instead of by this Association. The 
official relation of this Association with any clause of such a 
bill would be fatal to the bill. That feature of the bill pro¬ 
posed which allows any person to practice for pay is a strong 
one. The graduate does not need a law to prevent business 
competition when the competitor is restrained from holding 
out false claims as to his qualifications. If he fails under such 
conditions he should further qualify himself or find another 
vocation. 
I am in favor of a judicious bill, but object to any bill 
which would legalize incompetents ; they are more dangerous 
than non-legalized incompetents. 
