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OBITUARY. 
A motion to appoint Committee on Veterinary Legislation brought out so 
many opinions that it was decided to let the matter alone, as it was useless to 
waste time in asking help. 
Dr. Gribble offered resolution to amend the constitution, that hereafter offic¬ 
ers do not take their respective offices until the close of the meeting at which 
they were elected. 
Here Dr. J. S. Butler rose to his feet and in a few most appropriate remarks 
stated the fact of his having sold his practice, etc., at Piqua on account of his 
health, and as he was about to locate somewhere in the west, he thought it use¬ 
less to continue on the membership roll of the Association. 
Dr. Newton expressed his sorrow at the loss of Dr. Butler, as he had been 
associated with the Association ever since it started, in fact had assisted at its 
birth, and in view of the good which Dr. Butler had been to the Association he 
moved he be elected an honorary member. This was quickly seconded and 
carried unanimously. 
Dr. Butler thanked the Association and would always try to meet with them 
wherever possible. 
Under discussion for place of next semi-annual meeting it was moved by 
Dr. Torrence, seconded by Dr. Hillock, that the President, Secretary and Dr. 
Newton correspond with the officers of the Michigan State Society, and try to 
agree upon a union meeting at some time and place during the summer 
Carried. 
Bills were presented and allowed. 
Treasurer reported about $300 in hand. 
Association adjourned to meet on the order of the President and call of the 
Secretary, if possible in accordance with above resolution. 
W. H. Gkibble, D.V.S 
Secretary. 
OBITUARY. 
ORMSBY SMEDLEY. 
Wltereas, The Almighty in his divine providence has 
seen fit to take from our midst our friend and colleague 
Ormsby Smedley, of Media, Pa., be it 
Resolved , That by his death, we, the students of the 
American Veterinary College, deeply feel the loss of him, 
who had, by his genial and studious disposition, endeared 
himself to all of us as a friend, class-mate and associate. 
Also be it 
Resolved , That we send a copy of these resolutions to the 
family of the deceased and to the American Veterinary Re¬ 
view for publication. 
