ADDRESS DELIVERED AT THE OPENING OF THE M’KILLIP COLLEGE. 
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been of greater importance to veterinary science than the dis¬ 
covery of Robert Koch’s of world’s fame, that tuberculosis or 
consumption is an identical disease in man and animals, and 
that the disease is disseminated from animals to man by the use 
of milk and meat. This fact, grave as it is, is apt to bring about 
a great change in sanitary science. Already now many of our 
great cities are hurriedly engaging scientific veterinarians to in¬ 
spect and superintend their dairies and slaughter-houses in order 
to protect the health of the citizen. Thus the point has been 
reached, where the veterinarian steps in as a sanitarian, not only 
preserving the health of domestic animals, but also guarding the 
well-being of the human 'race as well. 
In the face of these facts alone, if not from several others, it 
is evident that there will be in the future a good demand for the 
thoroughly educated and competent veterinarian, and any veter¬ 
inary college which can supply such demand will be in demand 
in itself. 
This college which opens its doors to you to-day, young 
gentlemen, will strive to be one of higher veterinary education. 
Our facilities are grand. We are located in a world-renowned 
city, the heart of a great nation. We have a college building 
which already now in its incomplete form, is superior to any in 
the country. While in our infancy we open with better facilities 
tor work, than any other college has ever done before us. But 
above all the spirit of the man who is the genial founder and 
father of this new institution, will surely guide us along the path 
of wise pursuits. I cannot refrain at this moment to publicly 
express my admiration for the man who had the energy and en¬ 
terprise to bring to life this new college for Dr. M. H. McKillip. 
With clear sight he has outmapped his plans and with the 
energy which is his he has pushed them to perfection. The 
greatest appreciation and the thanks of the whole veterinary 
profession, of which you are so worthy a member, are due you, 
Doctor, for your undertaking. May this college become the best 
in the country, and so success crown your effort. 
To you, gentlemen, of the faculty, I wish to appeal for your 
