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More than halt of the book is occupied with the above mate¬ 
rial, and now comes the list of the various papers which were 
read before the sections of the meeting*. I cannot mention them, 
as the list is too long* and will not permit me a review, even gen¬ 
eral as it might be. 
Accessory subjects complete the entire contents, the surgical 
clinic, the social features, etc. But to appreciate the work done 
one must read the proceedings carefully, study the papers, be¬ 
come familiar with the discussions, minutely examine the excel¬ 
lent plates that illustrate the work, and only then will it be pos¬ 
sible to realize that the American veterinary profession is in its 
full development, in its perfect growth and can occupy the rank 
which it has the right to and has conquered by the energy and the 
work of its members. 
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After this imperfect and incomplete notice of the valuable 
proceedings above considered, I may be allowed two personal re¬ 
marks. 
One refers to the satisfaction that “ John Smith ” has to see 
that the American Veterinary Medical Association has at last 
taken in consideration part of his requests made years ago'—a 
high, uniform standard for matriculation in veterinary schools 
and a uniform degree for all graduates. When John Smith pre¬ 
sented his humble request it was severely criticised. It was said 
that the association had no right to interfere, suggest or impose. 
And yet to-day, by the resolutions passed at the meeting, the 
American Veterinary Medical Association has. A little more 
patience and we will g*et Hoskins' uniform board of licensing—• 
another progress! 
The second remark refers to the cable kindly sent to me by 
Drs. Mayo, Winchester and Leach, committee appointed to re¬ 
turn me greetings and express hope for my presence at the fif¬ 
tieth anniversary as dean of our profession in America.” This 
very amiable message I read off when I received the proceedings, 
and after some trouble found it at the Central Telegraph Post- 
