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The causes and treatment were extensively and interestingly discussed, and a 
vote of thanks was extended the reader. 
The election of officers for 1889 succeeded and resulted as follows: Presi¬ 
dent, Geo. H. Berns, D.V.S.; Vice-President, J. Fred Mustoe, D.V.S.; Secre¬ 
tary, Frank J. Hanshew, D.V.S.; Treasurer, Geo. F. Bowers, D.V.S.; Board of 
Censors, W. H. Pendry, D.V.S., Chairman, J. F. Mustoe, D.V.S., Sam’l Atchi¬ 
son, V.S., Philip Newman, D.V.S. and D. S. Breslin, D.V.S. 
A communication was received from Dr. A. Liautard giving the name of the 
veterinary surgeon who had prosecuted a party for illegal practicing under the 
State laws, in which the preposterous and nonsensical opinion was expressed by the 
presiding judge, that castration was not an operation of veterinary surgery, upon 
which opinion the prosecuting veterinarian is being sued for damages. The Sec¬ 
retary was instructed to place himself in communication with the party, conveying 
the sympathy of the Society and requesting him to forward full particulars. 
The prolonged and interesting meeting was then declared adjourned. 
Frank J. Hanshew, D.V.S., Secretary. 
MARYLAND STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL SOCIETY. 
The Maryland State Veterinary Medical Society meets during the winter 
months bi-weekly. At the last few meetings the following papers, discussions, 
etc., were enjoyed by those present. 
November 22d, Dr. Dougherty had an essay on Castration. 
December 5th, Dr. G. C. Faville led a discussion on “Influences of Climate 
on Glanders and Lung Troubles.” 
December 19th, Dr. W. H. Wray read a report of a case of Influenza com¬ 
plicated with Purpura Hemorrhagica and followed by Nasal Polypus with Per¬ 
foration of Septum Nasi. Also a demonstration of Caponization by Dr. J. F. 
Ryder. 
January 3d, Dr. T. F. Barrow read a report of a case of Intestinal Calculi. 
Dr. F. L. Russell gave a dissertation on the “ Contagion of Tetanus,” and also 
exhibited by microscope the organism of Tetanus. 
The attendance at these meetings was very good, and much interest is being 
manifested by all members, who find themselves much benefitted by the frequent 
meetings. 
W. H. Martenes, D.V.S., Secretary. 
INDIANA VETERINARY ASSOCIATION. 
The Indiana Association of Veterinary Graduates met in Indianapolis, Jan¬ 
uary 16, 1889, and organized permanently. 
The following officers were elected for this year: H. R. Macauley, Indian¬ 
apolis, President; T. L. Armstrong, Indianapolis, 1st Vice-President; W. B. 
Wallace, Marion, 2d Vice-President; F. A. Bolser, Newcastle, 3d Vice-Presi¬ 
dent ; J. C. Rodger, Anderson, Recording Secretary ; M. E. Knowles, Terre 
Haute, Corresponding Secretary; B. G. Orlipp, Indianapolis, Treasurer. 
