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castration of a double cryptorchid and a single cryptorchid by 
Dr. H. A. Spencer. In the performance of these operations the 
Doctor demonstrated the fact that he has no superior as an 
operator in the United States. 
The third operation on the programme was the extirpation 
of a champignon by Dr. Archibald, ably assisted by Dr. H. F. 
Spencer. The operator demonstrated his method of operating 
on these cases on the operating table. The tumor resected was 
quite large and as far as its removal was concerned it was 
successfully accomplished. 
The fourth operation on the programme was ovariotomy in 
a bitch by Dr. Archibald. This proved to be a peculiar case, 
inasmuch as it was found when the operation was well advanced 
that the animal was pregnant. However, the operation was 
completed and from latest accounts the bitch seemed to be 
doing well. 
The fifth operation was the application of the actual cautery 
for the cure of sidebones. This operation was demonstrated 
by Dr. J. R. Shaw, who performed the operation with the 
thermo-cautery. The members were loud in their praises of 
the manner in which the operation was performed. 
The sixth operation was the removal of a number of hyper¬ 
trophied lymphatic glands from the neck of a dog. This oper¬ 
ation was performed by Dr. H. F. Spencer, who gave ample 
proof of his ability as a surgeon of no ordinary skill and 
ingenuity. 
The seventh operation was the amputation of the leg of a 
fox terrier bitch at the tibial region. This operation was 
performed by Drs. Spencer, Jr., and Archibald. 
The members highly commended the manner in which the 
entertainment was provided for by the San Jose veterinarians 
and upon the completion of the seventh and last operation they 
dispersed to their respective localities, with the feeling that the 
time purloined from their business was by no means thrown 
away, and all expressed the conviction that clinical entertain¬ 
ments in connection with our meetings were a success and that .* 
