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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
The President then called on Dr. Drinkwater to read his paper. 
A discussion followed in which it was decided by the members present that 
it was necessary that all qualified practitioners of the State should adopt a form 
of certificate to be given to the owners of horses examined for soundness. 
Motion was made and seconded that an adjournment be taken until 2 P.M. 
Carried unanimously. 
AFTERNOON SESSION. 
Meeting called to order at 2 P.M. 
Dr. Morris then read his paper. 
A very lively discussion followed and several expressed their opinion as to 
the different modes of treatment in diseases of the eyes and the remedies used. 
The President then called on Dr. Bell to read his paper. 
Dr. Bell’s paper was fully discussed by all members present, as was also his 
mode of treatment in ergot poisoning. 
President Morris then called on Dr. Jno. Wende to read bis paper. 
A discussion was entered into on Dr. Wende’s paper by all members present 
and continued until a late hour. 
A motion was made and seconded that we tender a vote of thanks, and com¬ 
pliment the essayists for the interest displayed in reading their papers for the 
benefit of the members and the able manner in which they had prepared them. 
Carried unanimously. 
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn until the semi-annual meeting 
to be held in July, 1891, subject to the call of the Secretary. Carried. 
And thus closed one of the most interesting and enthusiastic meetings ever 
held by the New York State Veterinary Medical Society. 
OHIO STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 
The eighth annual meeting of the Ohio State Veterinary Medical Association 
was held in Wells Post Hall, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 14, 1891. The meeting 
was called to order at 2 p. m., with President Geo. Butler in the chair. 
Roll call was answered to by the following: Drs. J. S. Butler, G. W. 
Butler, E. S. Barnett, T. B. Colton, J. Charlesworth, C. Christman, W. F. 
Derr, W. C. Fair, J. D. Fair, W. H. Gribble, W. R. Howe, T. B. Hillock, 
T. Kerr, W. A. Labron, A. H. Logan, J. C. Meyers, Sr., N. C. McLean, J. V. 
Newton, Walter Shaw, E. H. Shepherd, W. J. Torrance, W. E. Wight, J. M. 
Waddell. There were also present Prof. Townsend and Drs. Jones, King and 
Bretz 
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. 
The President then rendered his annual address in the following novel 
manner: 
Gentlemen, we extend to you all 
A Happy New Year’s greeting, 
As we are pleased to see you here 
At this, our eighth annual meeting; 
Though many members being absent 
Causes all of us more regret, 
Y et our number is sufficient 
That a pleasant time be spent. 
