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is pilocarpin, 15 to 20 grains, eserin 1 to 1£ grains, not repeated. Cold to head 
and pack to the body. 
Ques. by Williams: Why do you apply cold to the head for anaemia of the 
brain ? The professor acknowledged it was inconsistent with the theory, and he 
did not see that it did any good. 
Objected by Dr. Pease that these cows are always plethoric again, is not 
dilatation of the pupil a sign of hyperaemia ? 
Ans.: It is also found in anaemia of the brain. 
Professors Baker and Withers hold that the disease is due to a lack of use of 
the nerve energy naturally stored up in the nerve-cells for the act of parturition. 
The animal dies from coma and collapse. 
Pilocarpin and eserin are both powerful nerve stimulants. Dr. Williams ad¬ 
mits the use of stimulants, but finds it impossible to safely administer them by 
the mouth. He employs pilocarpin with ice bag to poll and cold wet pack to 
body. 
The Association then adopted resolutions of condolence in the loss of Doctor 
James Brodie, formerly a member. After voting thanks to the visitors and retir¬ 
ing officers, as also to “ our host,” the Association adjourned to meet in Peoria 
during February next. 
J. F. Pea.se, Recording Sec'y. 
THE LONG ISLAND VETERINARY SOCIETY. 
A regular meeting of the Long Island Veterinary Society was held on Nov. 
20, 1889, at No. 74 Adam Street, the President, Dr. Geo. H. Berns, in the chair. 
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 
The minutes that had been laid over from time to time, namely, from Janu¬ 
ary to June, 1889, were read and approved. 
On calling the roll, the following members were found present: Drs. Berns, 
Breslin, E. Hanshew, Mustse, Pendry, Newman, Atchison, Housman, Jamieson. 
The Board of Censors reported progress. 
Moved by Dr. Pendry, seconded by Dr. Newman, that the question as to 
whether members of the profession practicing other than on Long Island are 
eligible for membership in this society, will be laid before December meeting 
for action. Carried. 
Dr. Pendry, Chairman of Committee on Army Veterinary Legislation, made 
a report in writing, which embodied a bill on the subject. Moved by Dr. Bres¬ 
lin, seconded by Dr. Mustoe, that the report be received and adopted and com¬ 
mittee authorized to carry out their suggestions. Carried. 
Fifteen dollars was placed to the credit of the committee to meet necessary 
expenses. 
Dr. R. A. McLean, the essayist for the evening, sent telegram stating inabil¬ 
ity to attend the meeting, on account of having important business in Staten 
Island. 
The following gentlemen were placed in nomination for the various offices to 
be filled at December meeting: President, Drs. Geo. H. Berns, Wm. H. Pendry, 
R. R. Bell, R. A. McLean. Vice-President, Drs. J. F. Mustoe, H. Housman. 
