SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
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imous vote, after much discussion, in which several of the 
members present, with Dr. Hoskins, Secretary of the U. S. 
V. M. A. took part; and hereafter, the meetings in August 
or September will be subject to the call of the Comitia 
Minora. 
A lengthy discussion on carrying out the programme 
previously laid out consumed the morning, and a recess was 
ordered until 4.50 in the afternoon. Dr. Norris then asked 
for a reconsideration of the recommendation of some of the 
candidates presented in the morning, who were graduates of 
the Ohio Veterinary College or the New York College of 
Veterinary Surgeons, on several charges against those insti¬ 
tutions, and principally that of the New York School. After 
much discussion, the subject was referred to the Board of 
Censors for investigation and further action. 
On motion of Dr. Chase a committee was appointed to 
draft suitable resolutions relating to the death of Dr. W. M. 
Kirk, of Niagara Falls, and E. J. Williams, R. H. McMullen 
and J. M. Chase were named as the committee. The follow¬ 
ing was reported : 
Whereas , Almighty God has seen fit to take from us by death Win. M. 
Kirk, V.S., of Niagara Falls. And whereas, he has, as a member of our pro¬ 
fession and society, ever proven himself an estimable gentleman and an earnest 
and conscientious worker for the elevation and honor of our profession. 
Resolved , That the members of the New York State Veterinary Medical 
Society recognize in his death a keen sense of loss to our profession and to this 
Society. His death touches us still more deeply as of a personal friend, whose 
loss we shall ever deplore and whose example in life we shall strive to emulate. 
Resolved , That copies of these resolutions be placed upon the records of 
this Society, and forwarded to the widow of the deceased. 
C. J. Willganz, V.S. 
E. H. McMullen, V.S. 
J. M. Chase, V.S. 
' Committee. 
Dr. Morris made a report of his sad experience in relation 
to the bill presented to the Legislature referring to the regu¬ 
lation of veterinary medicine in the State. 
The Committee on Constitution and By-Laws presented 
its report, with a copy of the proposed new By-Laws. These 
were the subject of a very long discussion, which extended 
