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ported why the proposed law was defeated at the last session. He also spoke 
about the lack of knowledge about the veterinary art of some of the members of 
the Legislature, also the want of union among the veterinary surgeons. He also 
read the proposed act for the benefit of new members and to have the opinion 
of all the members expressed. He strongly urged the necessity of prompt and 
united action of all qualified men in the State of New York, and suggested a 
committee be appointed by the Society to go to New York and Brooklyn to per¬ 
sonally interview the professional men there, and try and get their hearty co¬ 
operation in our course. Also for the same committee to appoint two or three 
members of the committee to remain at Albany to urge the passage of our new 
bill. Dr. Carnrite asked the Chairman if the facts of how our milk, meat and 
dairies were inspected, and the want of veterinary surgeons on all Boards of 
Health, was properly explained to the members of the Legislature last year. Dr. 
Morris answered that it had been thoroughly explained to them. 
Dr. H. Sutterby asked if it would not be better to ask the co-operation of 
all local State Societies to use their influence in getting the proposed bill 
passed. 
President Morris said that was his object in getting a committee to go to 
New York and Brooklyn, to have a personal interview with the professional 
men and to get their views in this matter. 
Dr. Sidebottom asked for the present law of registration, which was read by 
the Secretary. 
Dr. Carnrite asked who was responsible for the present law. 
President Morris answered that the present law was framed to put a stop to 
new unqualified practicing, and in time only qualified men would remain. But 
the quacks had brought influence to bear, and had the act extended from year 
to year. 
Dr. John Wende wanted to know wbat was to prevent the present law from 
being extended again. 
President Morris said that Governor Hill had said it was the last time he 
would sign the extension. 
Dr. H. Sutterby moved that the proposed act be printed, and a copy placed 
in the hands of every member of our Society. Also a copy sent to every veteri¬ 
narian “who was a graduate of a veterinary college or university” in the 
State of New York. Also to have a fund subscribed by the members of the 
New York State Veterinary Medical Society to defray the expenses of the com¬ 
mittee to go to New York, Brooklyn and Albany, to assist in getting the new 
proposed act passed. The motion was seconded by Dr. Huff aud carried. 
Dr. H. Sutterby asked for the reading of certain sections of the bill for the 
information of some members present who were somewhat in doubt. 
Dr. Bell asked how many would be needed to go to Albany and about how 
much money would be required. 
President Morris said one member would be sufficient. Dr. H. Sutterby 
said send three members. Dr. J. M. Chase said send two members. 
Dr. Carnrite thought there would be no objection to this proposed act from 
the public, but only from unqualified men and their friends. 
Dr. Chase said that in his county there were three graduates and forty-two 
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