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ings during this session and a number of interesting and in¬ 
structive papers have been presented. 
The officers are: 
Andrew Smith, F.R.C.V.S., Pres.; H. R. Ryder, Sec.; F. 
V. Simpson, Ass’t Sec.; G. R. C. Marriam, Treas.; R. F. 
Hoadley, Librarian. 
H. R. Ryder, Sec. 
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NEWS AND ITEMS. 
Horseshoe Pad. —Another pad has been invented and 
patented by Michael Hallanan, of New York City. It has a 
yielding block at the heel provided with side extensions 
which terminate rearwardly of the nail holes, the extensions 
and the shoe having squared meeting ends that are each rab¬ 
beted and lap each other. The pads are designed for use 
with shoes of different sizes and shapes to prevent balling of 
snow, picking up nails or stones, etc., etc. 
Tuberculosis from Cattle to their Owners.—T he 
Boston Globe published lately a long article on an outbreak of 
tuberculosis in Ashfield, in which a number of cows were 
killed as affected with the disease and in which from all cir¬ 
cumstances it seems that the death of several persons can be 
traced to the use of the products of the cows composing the 
herd. A number of pigs are also reported as having died 
from tuberculosis by the same way of infection. 
Tuberculosis in Vermont. —The State cattle commis¬ 
sioner, with Dr. F. A. Rich, has inspected cattle in the town 
of Randolph, and out of 153 head tested with tuberculin they 
killed seven. In previous test they killed 31 out of 57. 
How WE INTEND TO CHECK SUBSTITUTION OF DRUGS. 
—Owing to the fact that substitution of drugs is practiced to 
a great extent, we earnestly request our readers to assist us 
in reporting to us all cases in which they may have been the 
victims of this criminal offense, giving the name and ad¬ 
dress of imposters, also all particulars to substantiate their 
statement, such as sworn affidavit, etc. 
