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losis,” especially one read by Dr. Clement, of Baltimore, who 
gave an exhaustive resume of experiments; another by Dr. 
Pearson, of Philadelphia, who discussed the action of tubercu¬ 
lin. In speaking of the specific reaction, he said that in some 
animals there was no specific rise in temperature from the tuber¬ 
culin ; these were mostly cases where the disease was well ad¬ 
vanced, and in these cases so much tuberculin was already m 
the system as a result of the disease that the few grains intro¬ 
duced did not create any particular disturbance ; on the other 
hand, in the cases not so far advanced, the specific reaction was 
pretty constant. 
Remarks were also made by Drs. Bryden and Osgood, both 
of whom had been greatly impressed by their visit to the White 
City. 
Dr. Howard then moved that the report be accepted and the 
committee discharged with thanks. 
Dr. Marshal seconded the motion, which was carried unani¬ 
mously. 
The secretary then asked the members to volunteer for pa¬ 
pers for the ensuing meetings. 
Dr. Simpson offered a paper on “Digitalis” for the January 
meeting. 
Dr. Osgood moved that Dr. W. M. Simpson be asked to 
contribute a paper at the February meeting. Seconded by Dr. 
Blackwood. Carried. 
Dr. Charles Simpson then asked for information as to 
whether cities are forced to appoint veterinary surgeons as in¬ 
spectors. In Somerville an inspector had been appointed who 
was not a veterinary surgeon. 
Dr. Osgood explained that if an appointee was unsatisfactory 
to the Board of Cattle Commissioners they could remove and 
appoint any one they wished at a salary of not over $500. 
Dr. Howard then rose and said at the last two meetings the 
subject of ethics had been thoroughly discussed ; a great deal 
had been said on the subject, and he would now like to offer a 
resolution. 
