SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
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Secretary: Following the instructions, I cast the ballot for 
this association, which elects to membership the following 
named gentlemen: Drs. A. H. McKeller, Des Moines; S. H. 
Kingery, Custon; E. G. Wheeler, Pella; G. R. Rich, Fayette, 
and W. B. Lincoln, Orange City. 
The secretary’s report was called for and read as follows : 
Mr. President and Fellow Members: —It is with much pleasure that I ac¬ 
knowledge the generous co-operation and courtesy extended to me in the discharge of 
the duties of secretary for the past year, and I trust the effort put forth will prove 
helpful in the interests of our association, and will be fruitful in a successful meeting 
at this time. The list of papers promised and published in the programmes which were 
sent to all our members, guarantees an abundant supply of material for discussion. 
All who attend will no doubt feel grateful that it is their privilege to have a share in 
this most interesting and profitable gathering of our profession in Iowa. 
It is with regret that I call attention to the fact that several of our active mem¬ 
bers, men who always delighted to attend, and who contributed with their pens and 
in discussion, to make past meetings interesting, have been called to fields of useful¬ 
ness so far beyond the borders of Iowa that it is probable they will not often find it 
convenient to attend the meetings of this association. The mails are at their com¬ 
mand and they ought to remain contributing members. In their present locations 
they will find it convenient to identify themselves with local associations, and will feel 
in duty bound to give such local societies financial support, and in consequence may 
be inclined to withdraw from our association if they are taxed to maintain its ex¬ 
penses. The thought suggests itself, would it not be well to elect those who desire to 
maintain some relation to this association, to honorary membership, or by resolution 
remit the dues of such non-resident members, and retain their names on our roster. 
Should this association see fit to so change its constitution that persons who ma¬ 
triculate after the year 1895, and become graduates from veterinary colleges which 
do not require a reasonable entrance examination and a three years course of study 
should not be eligible to membership, the association would greatly aid in the good 
work for higher veterinary education started by the United States Veterinary Medical 
Association, and so heartily seconded by the Pennsylvania State Association. I feel 
sure the veterinarians of Iowa are in sympathy with this effort to elevate our profes¬ 
sion, and would we not be derelict if we did not take an active part in this important 
movement. I am in favor ,of making such a change in our constitution. 
There are several members on our list who do not reply to communications from 
your secretary, and are delinquent three or more years for dues. The secretary 
should be directed to suspend from the list such members if another and final notice 
did not bring a proper response. 
Very respectfully submitted, 
S. Stewart, Secretary. 
Dr. Starkey: I move the report of the secretary be adopted. 
Dr. Stalker: In seconding this motion, I want to call the 
