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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
Dr. J. A. Dell, of Ann Harbor, read a very instructive 
paper on “ Ompholibis.” 
Dr. W. W. Thorburn, of Lansing, a paper on “Electricity 
and its Use in Veterinary Practice.” 
An animated discussion followed the reading of each paper. 
Moved by Dr. Hawkins, and supported by Dr. Ferguson, 
that a special meeting be held some time during the summer, 
at the discretion of the President, as occassion may require. 
Carried. 
Moved by Dr. Hawkins, and supported by Dr. Reycraft, 
that a vote of thanks be tendered host and hostess. Carried. 
A vote of thanks was given the retiring President, for his 
untiring efforts in behalf of the Association. 
A vote of thanks was also given the Secretary, for the 
faithful manner in which he had conducted his duties. 
The meeting adjourned at 2 A.M. to meet in Lansing next 
year. 
Wm. Jopling, Secretary . 
ILLINOIS STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 
The semi-annual Meeting of the Illinois State Veterinary 
Medical Association, was held at Peoria, Ill., February 17th. 
Meeting called to order by President S. S. Baker. The 
following members responded to their names: Drs. A. G. 
Alverson, S. S. Baker, G. Z. Barnes, G. W. Browning, Geo. 
Ditewig, C. E. Hollingsworth, C. D. Hartman, J. T. Nattress, 
J. W. Parkinson, John Scott, N. I. Stringer, H. Thompson, 
M. Wilson. 
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 
Committee on Legislation reported through its chairman, 
Dr. Baker, on the work done in drafting a bill to be presented 
to the legislature, and the sending of letters and petitions to 
representative live stock men in this and surrounding states 
and receiving their indorsement to such bill. 
Committee on form of certifitate of membership, was given 
power to act in selecting and having printed an appropriate 
certificate. 
