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the same way as the practice of law or banking or plumbing or 
the selling of groceries is merely a matter of dollars and cents. 
He does not see that there is any practical difference between 
the veterinary profession and these other money-making 
schemes. 
Dr. Marshal was surprised that Dr. Lee looked upon the 
veterinary profession as a trade and not as a profession. It 
would put a stop to all advancement if we all believed as he did. 
Dr. Howard thought Dr. Lee’s statement was different from 
what we are used to. It is not usual to consider it only equal 
to a trade such as selling groceries or plumbing. Many have 
worked years to benefit the profession, and we have all benefited 
by it financially and stand better in the community in every 
way in consequence. Article I in the constitution says that one- 
of the objects of the association is “to use its influence for the 
advancement of the profession both as a body and as individu¬ 
als,” etc. If our association has a constitution why not live up 
to it. 
Dr. Rogers did not think any member will agree with Dr. 
Lee. He would know what it would mean to all of us if the 
profession was reduced to the level of dollars and cents. He 
was really surprised at Dr. Lee. Others, and even Dr. Lee 
himself, have striven to elevate the profession ; he did not think 
Dr. Lee means all he says. Dr. Lee should have time to re¬ 
consider the position he has taken. 
Dr. Lee repeated that he had meant all he had said. Veter¬ 
inary practice was not the same as medical practice ; it could 
not be compared to it * it was entirely a business transaction. 
Dr. Ferguson thought there is a higher plane than any so 
far expressed ; when it is considered merely as a matter of dol¬ 
lars and cents it lowers the profession * we should try to elevate 
it, not lower it. He considered the rise of the profession in 
Cambridge a good illustration of the rise of the profession in the 
country. 
Dr. Parker thought the two professions were very closely 
allied, and the closer they were brought the better it would be 
