SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
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the seventh regular meeting of this Association at Kansas 
City, Mo., December 13, 1895, when a most interesting pro¬ 
gramme was fully carried out. 
President Stewart called the meeting to^order at 7 P.M. 
After the roll-call and reading of the minutes of the pre¬ 
vious meeting were adopted, the papers were read and each 
one discussed separately. 
Dr. Harrison s paper being a report of a post-mortem 
examination of a black-jack. Many specimens shown, that 
indicated the cause of death beyond a doubt. 
Dr. G. T. Netherton treated on “ Purpura Hsemor- 
rhagica in the Bovine Species.” 
Dr. L. M. Kluttz, “ Fractures Complex, with Miracles 
also a case of protrusion of the bowels as the result of injury. 
Dr. Chas. Saunders, “Care of Mares in Foal.” 
Dr. L. R. Brady, “ Canine Distemper.” 
Dr. S. Stewart, “ Meat Inspection.” 
All the papers were excellent, and showed great care in 
preparation, and were fully discussed, bringing out many 
valuable points. 
In all respects it was an excellent meeting, and certainly 
all were greatly benefited by being present. 
It is fully demonstrated that no one can afford to miss any 
meeting of the Missouri Valley Veterinary Association, and 
the interest is constantly lucreasing. The next regular meet¬ 
ing will be held in Kansas City, in February, 1896. 
S. L. Hunter, Secretary. 
ONTARIO VETERINARY ASSOCIATION. 
This Association, which is composed of duly qualified vet¬ 
erinary surgeons practicing in Canada and the United States, 
held its annual meeting in the Veterinary College, Toronto,' 
on Dec. 21st. 
Mr. G. L. Robson, V.S., the President, opened the meet¬ 
ing with a most excellent address, containing many points of 
interest and much food for thought. 
After the usual routine business, the reading of the minutes 
