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Association, which he attributed to the harmonious and 
friendly feeling that existed among the members of the Asso¬ 
ciation. He dwelt lengthily on the importance of the services 
rendered by the veterinarians, especially to those that may be 
required of him in the presence of the prevailing and rapid 
increase of tuberculosis among cows in New Jersey. He 
closed his remarks by expressing his regret as to the action 
of some associations, who were ignoring the self-made veter¬ 
inarians and refusing them membership, wisely alluding to 
the fact that many of those were already working in behalf of 
the profession years previous to the establishment of veterin¬ 
ary colleges in this country. 
The address was warmly received and followed by the 
report of the Secretary and of the Treasurer, both of which 
were received and placed in the minutes. 
On account of the absence of several members of the 
Board of Censors, the President completed the board, but no 
election of new members could take place, the candidates not 
having complied with the requirements. 
The Legislative Committee reported progress, as well as 
the Registration Committee and the Judiciary Committee. 
The essayist having failed to be present, the order of 
business was the election of officers, which resulted as fol¬ 
lows: Dr. J. Gerth, Jr., President; L. P. Hurley, First Vice- 
President ; V. L. Drummond, Second Vice-President; S. L. 
Lockwood, Secretary; B. F. King, Treasurer. 
After the appointment of various committees and trans¬ 
actions of miscellaneous business, the Association adjourned. 
NOTICE. 
A NEW VETERINARY DEGREE. 
To the Graduates of the Chicago Veterinary College : 
Notice is hereby given that the degree given by the 
Chicago Veterinary College has been changed from Doctor 
of Veterinary Science (D.V.S.), to Doctor of Comparative 
Medicine (M.D.C.) 
This change has been made at the unanimous request of 
the classes of ’92 and ’93, and eighty-five percent, of the grad- 
