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OBITUARY. 
the chest would lead him to suspect that there was interference with the 
heart’s action, and the 'post-mortem would cause them to see why there 
should be this effusion and distention of the superficial blood-vessels. 
He considered the effusion was due to the interference with the passage 
of the blood through the venous trunks. He should be inclined to think 
that it was encephaloid cancer and not tubercle (hear, hear). 
Election of New Members. 
Professor Pritchard having announced that the next business was the 
election of new members, said it was always a pleasurable thing to be 
able to add to their numbers, and he was glad to say they would be able 
to do so that afternoon. 
The following new members were then separately proposed, seconded, 
and carried unanimously:—Capt. B. H. Russell (Grantham); Mr. F. G. 
Heap (Melton Mowbray); Mr. F. J. Pyatt (Nottingham); Mr. David 
Aitken (Loughborough); Mr. L. G. Tipper (Birmingham); and Mr. 
W. R. Marriott (Cotgrave). 
An Amusing Letter. 
The Secretary (Mr. George Oarless) stated that he had issued a great 
many invitations, and amongst others one was sent to Mr. John P. Berry, 
Northampton, who had returned the following reply :— 
“ Corn Exchange, Northampton. 
September Ylth , 1879. 
“ Dear Sir, — I shall not be able to accept your invitation to Notting¬ 
ham. The subjects named for the day's business remind me of the 
‘bill of fare’ at our meetings of the Veterinary Medical Society of 
London, when Professor Pritchard was my fellow student. How is it 
that we are about 50 years behind in medicine ? our tender mercies 
must still be written * cruel.’ 
Yours truly, John P. Berry.” 
—(laughter). 
[The Secretary announced that he had sent a reply regretting the 
absence of Mr. Berry, and assuring him that they would be pleased to 
see him at any future meeting (hear, hear). 
The Next Meeting. 
Mr. Oner suggested that the next meeting be held at Rugby. 
Professor Pritchard thought that would be a very good town, it being 
central and easy of access. 
Mr. G. Carless seconded the suggestion made by Mr. Over. 
Mr. Coe proposed that it be held at Stoke-upon-Trent, which was, 
however, afterwards withdrawn, and Rugby was fixed upon. 
This concluded the business, when the members joined each other at the 
festive board, a capital spread being provided. 
OBITUARY. 
We regret having to record the death of Mr. Wm. Baxter Taylor, 
M.R.C.V.S., who died Sept. 20th, at Anston, Rotherham, aged 51 years. 
His diploma bears date May 19th, 1853. 
Also of Mr. Wm. Hamley, M.R.C.V.S., Penzance, who died at Bodmin, 
Sept. 9th. His diploma bears date April 28th, 1868. 
