OBITUARY. 
I56 
On account of the resignation of Dr. Thomas to act on the 
legislative committee, the president appointed as legislative 
committee Drs. M. Stalker, J. E. Brown, and G. A. Johnson. 
On motion of Dr. Brown, duly seconded and carried, that the 
association hold its next annual meeting in Des Moines during 
the fall of 1894, exact date to be fixed by the president and 
secretary. On motion the meeting adjourned. 
Jno. E. Brown, Secretary , pro-tem. 
OBITUARY. 
JOHN S. SAUNDERS, D.V.S. 
The Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association has to 
regret her first loss since her organization; the United States 
Association has lost a faithful member; the American Veterin¬ 
ary College has to sorrow for another death in her alumni. 
John S. Saunders died on March 20th, from haemorrhage of the 
lungs, after an illness of one week and a day, within a few days 
of being 40 years old, thus confirming a kind of superstition of 
his, that he would not live to reach that age. 
We all knew him, all liked him. He was friendly to all, 
and kind to every one who approached him. His-place in our 
meeting may remain empty, but our thoughts will always fill it 
with the friendly smile and good face of him who now rests in 
peace. 
Following is the report of a committee on resolutions appointed at a special meet¬ 
ing of the Massachusetts Veterinary Association, April 4, 1894. 
Whereas , death has removed from among us our beloved member, Dr. John S. 
, "Saunders, and 
Whereas , we feel deeply , the loss sustained by us in the early demise of one whom 
we all have respected as a professional brother, and loved as a genial companion. 
Be it Resolved , that we hereby express our appreciation of his sterling qualities. 
Honesty, charity, good fellowship, were the traits of his character. Devoted to his 
profession, an untiring worker, charitable to his colleagues, speaking ill of no man, 
his example is one for us all to emulate. 
By his death our association loses a valued member, the veterinary profession an 
ardent worker, the community an honest citizen. 
