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EDITORIAL. 
of France, in conjunction with those of Europe at large and the 
Cnited States as well, and to which every true veterinarian, 
wherever residing, will, no doubt, consider it a pleasure, if not a 
dnty. to contribute. We have not failed to add our voice to thel 
verdict which has been so harmoniously rendered upon the char- i 
acter and achievements of our beloved friend, and which a^.gns 
to him the distinction of holding the chief place in the foremos: 
rank of the profession, and we consider it an honor to be able to , 
render such, aid as we may in forwarding so commendable s. 
project. This we propose to do by co-operating with the French 
committee having in charge the application of the amounts col¬ 
lected for the construction of the monument, and it will give ns 
crreat pleasure to be made the agents of our professional friends 
in this country, in forwarding their subscriptions to the commit¬ 
tee in Faris. We have already a small amount in our hands, 
devoted to the object in view—some twenty dollars—and we 
hope no delay will occur in making np a sum which will be hon¬ 
orable to our national repute for liberality and promptness in a 
crood work. 
The authors of the project have shown excellent judgment in 
the selection of a site for the contemplated memorial, by fixing 
upon the grounds at Alfort for its erection. It is the scene o: 
his noblest achievements, and the spot where he first manifested 
and developed the greatness of his genius and established hi.' 
claim to be enrolled as the first among the veterinarians of his , 
time. No fitter place could be devised at which to plant thelj 
“ counterfeit presentment ’* of one who was for so long a time a 
living inspiration and power, on the very spot where he was, 
while alive, the presiding and directing genius. * I 
The '• Review Prize.” —At the last September (1885) meet¬ 
ing of the United States Medical Veterinary Association, by way 
of giving an evidence of our desire to aid in giving an impulse 
and adding to the inducements to study and investigation in the 
ranks of our profession, we tendered the offer of an annual prize 
additional, and of similar value to that already provided by the 
Association. Our offer was for the best original paper on any 
subject within the scope of inquiry in veterinary science or prac- | 
