SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
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was sent to each member, both old and new. The numerous 
inquiries received as to whether or not the proceedings have 
been published leads me to suspect that in numerous instances 
the report was not delivered. If any of the members who read 
this failed to receive a copy, they should notify me at once in 
order that the missing copy may be looked up and delivered.” 
. MICHIGAN STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIA¬ 
TION. 
The nineteenth annual meeting was held at Lansing, Feb. 5 
and 6, 1901, President William Jopling presiding, when 13 ap¬ 
plications for membership were favorably acted upon, making 
a total of 80 members in good standing. The reports of all 
committees were very thorough, showing that the work had 
been earnestly and carefully done. The results of this meeting 
showed that the members of the profession are working together 
harmoniously, not only among themselves, but with the State 
Board of Health and the State Live Stock Sanitary Commis¬ 
sion. 
Roll-call showed 45 members present, and most of them 
brought the ladies of their families with them, for which a good 
programme of entertainment was arranged. A banquet was 
provided for the evening of Feb. 5, at which the ladies were 
present and participated, Dr. H. F. Palmer acting as toast¬ 
master. 
The Treasurer’s report showed a comfortable balance 
($204.21). 
The papers, which were of a high order, and freely discussed, 
were as follows : 
“ The Veterinarian as a Sanitary Officer,” Dr. James Drury, 
of Ypsilanti. 
u Methods of Inspecting Dairies,” Dr. Charles E. Marshall, 
M. A. C., Lansing. 
u Ovariotomy Bovidaes,” Dr. H. S. Smith, Albion. 
“Treatment of Wounds,” Dr. W. S. Hamilton, Chelsea. 
“ Infection,” Dr. George A. Waterman, M. A. C. Lansing. 
“ A Contagious Disease Affecting the Eyes of Cattle,” Dr. 
W. M. Burdick, Chesaning. 
“The Veterinarian as a Municipal Officer,” Dr. J. A. Dell, 
Ann Arbor. 
“ Benign Growths,” Dr. H. F. Palmer, Detroit. 
“ Parturient Apoplexy and Its Treatment,” Dr. H. M. Golin, 
St. Johns. 
