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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
Prof. J. H. Reed described a case of urethral calculus in a 
gelding. He removed it by surgical operation. This was fol¬ 
lowed by considerable swelling of the penis, which soon sub¬ 
sided. A short time afterwards another calculus appeared in 
the urethra ; this one was much larger than the first. He re¬ 
moved this also by a similar operation. Both calculi were situ¬ 
ated near the ischial arch. There was some constriction of the 
urethra following the operations. But complete recovery re¬ 
sulted. 
Dr. Orr Graham read a paper on “ CEdema of the Tongue 
of the Horse,” of which he had seen some cases. The condi¬ 
tions were rapid swelling of the tongue, so great that it com¬ 
pletely filled the cavity of the mouth, pressing the jaws widely 
apart and the tongue, protruding some distance, accompanied 
by an abundant discharge of fluid from the mouth and nostrils. 
In two instances the animals died from suffocation. The dis¬ 
ease came on very rapidly and without any cause that he could 
discover. When the swellings began to recede, the recoveries 
were rapid and permanent. 
Dr. S. E. Boulton read an excellent paper on the necessity 
for observing kindness and gentleness in the treatment of our 
patients, and although severe and painful operations may some¬ 
times be necessary, everything possible should be done to alle¬ 
viate pain and obviate suffering. 
Dr. D. K. Smith, professor of pathology and microscopy at 
the Ontario Veterinary College, read a very useful and practical 
paper on preserving and preparing pathological specimens. He 
gave demonstrations of the use of the microtome, also of stain¬ 
ing and mounting microscopic specimens. 
Dr. W. J. Wilson read a paper on the treatment of tetanus. 
He claimed that “ serum therapy” has not brought the good 
results that its advocates anticipated—and he explained his 
own mode of treatment. 
The reading of the papers was followed by interesting dis¬ 
cussions upon them, in which many members participated, and 
it was resolved that the thanks of the meeting be tendered to 
those gentlemen who had contributed to the interest of the 
meeting by reading the papers. 
The sum of $25 was appropriated for a medal to be com¬ 
peted for by the students of the Ontario Veterinary College at 
the approaching spring examinations. 
The Secretary was instructed to send post cards to all duly 
qualified veterinary practitioners in Ontario, who have not reg- 
