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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
Dr. L. McLean here gave notice that he would at the next meeting offer an 
alteration of Article X., Chapter VII., of Constitution, making it read as follows: 
“ Hereafter, prizes will only be given to the best original paper read and de¬ 
fended by the author at the annual meetings.’' 
Bills presented by the Treasurer were ordered paid. 
There were three casting-tables presented to the notice of the Association, 
and no one of them could be officially endorsed. There was a general opinion 
among members that one of these was far superior to the other two. 
On motion of Dr. Martinet, it was decided to hold the semi-annual meeting 
next March in Baltimore, Md. 
A somewhat spirited discussion followed upon cerebro-spinal meningitis, 
which elicited much difference of opinion as to its pathology, means of spread¬ 
ing, etc. 
The Secretary had other papers in his possession, but owing to the lateness 
of the hour they were not read. 
The Association then adjourned. 
In the evening a banquet was held at Clark’s. The following toasts were 
offered and responded to : 
“ The President of the United States,” by Dr. Williamson Bryden, of 
Boston. 
“ Our Profession,” by Prof. Liautard. 
“ Our Sister Profession,” by Dr. Raymond, of Brooklyn. 
“ The Bureau of Animal Industry,” by C. B. Michener. 
“ Our Legislature,” by Hon. J. Cantor, N. Y. 
“ The Press,” by A. C. Hummell, M.D., Pa. 
“ The Ladies,” by Dr. Pendry. 
Informal speeches, interspersed with excellent songs, concluded a very pleas¬ 
ant meeting. 
C. B. Miohenkr, Secretary. 
NEW JERSEY STATE VETERINARY SOCIETY. 
Twenty-four graduates, fifteen of whom had been members of the old Asso¬ 
ciation, have assisted in organizing a New Jersey State Veterinary Society, to 
which only graduates in good standing from some veterinary college or university 
having power by law to grant diplomas are eligible to membership. Every graduate 
known in the State was duly notified of the action about to be taken, and a meet¬ 
ing was held August 4th, 1887, at the office of Dr. William Herbert Lowe, Pater¬ 
son, New Jersey, when officers were elected and the organization completed. 
The Society proceeded immediately to comply with the terms and provisions 
of the act of the Legislature for the promotion of veterinary science and art. The 
officers and members present signed and sealed the certificate of incorporation 
which had been previously drawn by Senator Griggs, after which the document 
was forwarded to the Secretary of State at Trenton, as required by law. Six of 
the incorporators are graduates of the American Veterinary College; three are 
graduates of the Columbia Veterinary College; two are graduates of the Ontario 
