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EDITORIAL. 
characteristics and aptitude for longevity of those which still 
maintain their existence. But we feel constrained to utter a 
word of animadversion upon the great lack of enthusiasm, 
indeed, of mere interest, not only in respect to the Review, 
but to all our veterinary publications, among the membership 
of the profession. Let us first, and once for all, repeat the as¬ 
surance that the publication of the Review has never , at any 
time, been maintained with the object or expectation of mak¬ 
ing it a pecuniary success. Veterinary progress, the eleva¬ 
tion of the profession, the benefit of its entire membership, 
and a true fraternization of individuals in our guild—these 
have been our objects, and their promotion our inspiration. 
The Review has always striven to be one for all , but have 
the all been at the same time one with the Review, is a ques¬ 
tion which may find an answer in Dr. Williams’ papers. 
Since the publication of its first number, the Review 
has never missed its regular monthly issue, while every vol¬ 
ume has been studiously improved to the extent of our re¬ 
sources and ability, without consideration of added labor, 
trouble or expense, and we have aimed to surround ourselves 
with some of the brightest lights of the profession, in order 
that our growth in years might be accompanied by a corres¬ 
ponding improvement in the scope of our aims and the reali¬ 
zation of our aspirations. Then, when we had made sure of 
having achieved the necessary and desirable conditions, 
we lost no time in reducing our subscription price, as well 
as offering in addition, what some have called generous 
prizes, in order to stimulate the ambition of the writers 
and investigators of our guild. What have we not done, 
as occasions have arisen, in the line of advance and im¬ 
provement ? If this is not enthusiasm—and enthusiasm unre¬ 
warded and unappreciated, what can it be called? Truly, 
Dr. Williams is right. The Review is and has always been 
strictly and essentially a veterinary journal. It has made its 
own way, and without fear of being taxed with lack of mod¬ 
esty, may claim to have made its mark. If it has encountered 
enemies, it has also made numerous friends, and still the point 
of perfection has not yet been attained, and although it has 
