SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
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McCully is an expert in this line of surgery, and the transfor¬ 
mation which he wrought upon several difficult cases was a rev¬ 
elation to the attending surgeons. The committee on clinic for 
the Atlantic City meeting is fortunate in securing Dr. McCully 
for an operation. 
The regular meeting was called to order at 12.30 by the 
President, Dr. Wrn. Herbert Lowe. Thirty-five members re¬ 
sponded to roll-call, and two members were proposed and elected 
to membership. 
Dr. T. E. Smith, of Jersey City, rising on a point of privilege, : 
presented to Dr. Lowe, on behalf of the association, a handsome 
gavel, neatly and appropriately inscribed. Although completely 
taken by surprise, the President replied to the courtesy of his 
fellow-members in a fitting manner. 
It was voted'that the Committee on Legislation be author¬ 
ized to take legal action against those in the State who have 
registered illegally or are practicing without regard to the law, 
and it is probable that the act to protect the title of veterinary 
surgeons and to regulate the practice of veterinary medicine 
and surgery in New Jersey, approved March 4, 1889, will be 
thoroughly tested in the near future. It was voted that a com¬ 
mittee be appointed to draft resolutions expressing the satisfac¬ 
tion of the association for the noble efforts made by the work¬ 
ers for the Army Legislation Bill. 
Voted that the Chair appoint a press committee. 
The report of the Animal Industry Committee was given by 
the Chairman, Dr. J. Payne Lowe. Report of the Committee 
on Legislation was read by the Chairman, Dr. T. Earle Budd. 
Report of the Public Health Committee was given by Dr. Wer¬ 
ner Runge, Chairman. Drs. Magill and Win. Herbert Lowe, 
delegates to the meeting of the Pennsylvania State Association, 
made their report. The Treasurer’s report showed the treasury 
to be in a satisfactory condition. 
A paper, entitled “ Argentum and Its Preparations; Their 
Value in Veterinary Practice,” was read by Dr. Ancker. 
A paper was presented by Dr. Pope, the subject being “ In¬ 
sects in their Relation to the Practice of Veterinary Medicine 
and Surgery.” 
The committee on arrangements for the Atlantic City meet¬ 
ing reported the need of more funds, and it was voted that a 
committee of one from each county of the State be appointed 
to solicit and collect from veterinarians. The committee of 
arrangements, consisting of Dr. A. T. Sellers, Chairman, Drs. 
