586 
SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
ever took an active interest in its advancement and the welfare 
of its members, from the time of his first connection with it until 
the day of his death, at the ripe age of seventy-five years. It is 
due to the efforts of him and his associates in the early days of 
the organization that it has reached its present influence and 
membership. May we endeavor to do as much for the generation 
to come. Therefore be it 
Resolved . That this association sincerely mourns his loss, and 
extends to his family its sympathy in their bereavement; and be 
it further 
Resolved , That these resolutions be entered on the records of 
this association, and a copy be sent to his family. 
The Veterinarians ’ Pharmacopoeia . 
Whereas, There is a necessity for an American Veterinary 
Pharmacopoeia ; therefore be it 
Resolved , That a committee be appointed, consisting of seven 
members, for the purpose of compiling a Pharmacopoeia of Vet¬ 
erinary Medicine. Be it further 
Resolved , That on the completion of said pharmacopoeia, it 
shall be submitted for examination and discussion, and if found 
satisfactory proper arrangements shall be taken by the associa¬ 
tion for its publication. 
Upon the New Montana Law . 
Whereas, The State of Montana has during the past year 
enacted an efficient meat and milk inspection law ; and 
Whereas, The success of this measure was to a great ex¬ 
tent due to the influence of the press of Montana, especially Dr. 
W. G. Eggelson, editor of the Helena Independent , and to the 
personal efforts of Senator Geo. Stanton, and Representatives W. 
A. Hedges, J. F. Patterson and Joseph Dixon ; therefore 
be it 
Resolved , That this association expresses its appreciation to 
the above named gentlemen and to the members of the Montana 
Legislature who supported the bill, and of their efforts in be¬ 
half of improved sanitary laws ; and be it further 
Resolved , that these resolutions be entered upon the records 
of this association, and that a copy be sent to each of the gentle¬ 
men named above. 
Sympathy for a Sick Brother. 
Whereas, Dr. A. Youngberg, of Lake Park, Minnesota, a 
