SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
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Dr. Winchester then said he had looked over report, and 
thinks it covers the ground ; the points are well taken. Hs 
thinks it should be published in journals, and he sees no reason 
why it should not be adopted and published. 
Dr. Howard thinks it is pretty complete, and should be pub¬ 
lished in the agricultural papers. 
Dr. Burr then suggested that the report should be considered 
in parts. 
Dr. Osgood was of the opinion that the matter of disinfection 
should be treated a little more fully. 
After some further discussion Dr. Osgood moved that the 
report be printed and copies mailed to the members of the asso¬ 
ciation, and the matter brought up at the next meeting ; sec¬ 
onded by Dr. Stickney. Carried. 
Applications for membership were then received from Dr. 
James T. Fisher, 98 Moreland street, Boston, Dr. Henry Lewis, 
Chelsea, and Dr. H. B. Hamilton, Albany street, Boston. The 
names of Dr. Lemuel Pope, Arlington Heights, and Dr. J. H. 
Walker, Taunton, were then brought up, and as no applications 
from them had been received, the secretary was directed to for¬ 
ward application blanks to them. 
The Committee on Credentials then reported favorably on 
the names of Drs. Lewis and Fisher. 
New Business .—Dr. Burr then called attention to the fact 
that members of committees are sometimes compelled to travel 
long distances to attend committee meetings, and he suggested 
that Dr. Paige be remunerated for expenses incurred in attending 
committee meetings in Boston. After considerable discussion 
the general opinion seemed to be that it was not advisable to 
establish a precedent by paying the expenses of those attending 
committee meetings. 
Dr. Osgood then moved that this meeting be considered the 
regular September meeting of the association, and that the 
regular metting of the association be held on the fourth Wed¬ 
nesday of each month ; seconded by Dr. Labau and caiiied. 
Dr. Osgood gave written notice that at the next meeting he 
