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Dr. McLaughlin also described a case which presented all the 
well-defined clinical symptoms, which also seems to have made 
a complete recovery, as this horse is alive and well after a period 
of three years. 
A unanimous rising vote of thanks was tendered Drs. Eich- 
horn and Meyer for their kindness and courtesy in traveling so 
far to address our association on this interesting subject. 
Dr. Ellis then spoke of the army bill .and stated that at the 
hearing before the Committee on Military Affairs, held on 
Wednesday, February 28, Captain Hull, Dr. Mohler and Dr. 
Hoskins were among the strong champions for the bill. This 
hearing was a very satisfactory one, but Dr. Ellis also stated and 
urged that as this is the crucial moment every veterinarian 
should write or telegraph his Representative to support the bill. 
Dr. Cheston M. Hoskins supplemented Dr. Ellis’ remarks by 
a concise account of what is being done and appealed to the mem¬ 
bers of this association to support the bill in every way possible. 
Dr. Ellis then moved that this association formulate resolu¬ 
tions and forward the same to Chairman John Hay and Con¬ 
gressmen Pattoji and Conry, of the House Committee on Mili¬ 
tary Affairs. This was unanimously carried, and the following 
resolutions adopted: 
“The Veterinary Medical Association of New York City, 
represented by seventy prominent members of the veterinary pro¬ 
fession in meeting assembled, most earnestly petition your com¬ 
mittee to favorably report House Bill No. 16843, t° increase 
the efficiency of the veterinary service in the army, as a measure 
of justice to our profession and of the greatest economic value 
to our country. 
A letter of thanks was also ordered sent to the Hon. Mr. 
Bradley in recognition of his support of the army bill at the hear¬ 
ing on February 28 before the Committee on Military Affairs. 
Dr. Berns extended an invitation to the members to visit his 
hospital and witness an operation on a “ roarer.” 
Meeting adjourned. 
R. S. MacKellar, Secretary. 
VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NEW 
YORK CITY—APRIL MEETING. 
The regular meeting of the Veterinary Medical Association 
of New York City was held in the lecture room of the New 
York American Veterinary College, Dr. Berns presiding. 
