'TESTIMONIAL TO MAJOR-GENERAL SIR P. FITZWYGRAM. 907 
bert, Patterson, Parlane Walker, Schofield, W. G-. Lodge, Murdoch, 
Beeson, Atcherly, Scriven, Deighton, Ferguson, and the Secretary. 
Dr. Goldie, Medical Officer for the Borough of Leeds, and Mr. 
Robertson, M.R.C.V.S., were present as visitors. 
Excuses for non-attendance were received from Messrs. Dray Fall- 
ding, Pratt, Danby, Josh, and John Freeman, and J. L. Faulkner. 
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. 
Mr. Parlane Walker proposed, and Mr. Schofield seconded, that Mr. 
Jno. Nettleton, M.R.C.V.S., Northallerton, be elected a member of 
the Society. Carried unanimously. 
Mr. Leighton nominated Mr. Geo. Hardie, M.R.C.Y.S., York. 
Mr. Beeson desired to know the opinion of members, “ whether a well 
defined splint could be formed in twelve days ?” Several members 
expressed their opinions that an ossific deposit at the seat of splint could 
be formed in that short space of time, either as the result of concussion 
or from the effect of a blow from the opposite foot. 
Mr. Ferguson read an essay on “Swine Fever,” hitherto termed 
Typhoid Fever of Swine. The essayist minutely described the symptoms 
of this virulent epizootic, as observed by in during the existence of an 
outbreak in the Borough of Leeds in the past summer. He described 
the malady as showing two forms, viz. the typhoidal and anthracoid, 
the latter being the most virulent and quickly fatal. A number of morbid 
specimens illustrating the ravages of the disease in the skin, lungs, liver, 
stomach, and intestines, were exhibited and explained by Dr. Goldie, the 
Medical Officer of Leeds, who had taken great interest in stamping out 
the disease. The principal topic of discussion was the cause of the 
fever, Mr. Greaves and other gentlemen favoring the opinion that fer¬ 
mentative food was, in all probability, a frequent cause of the fever. 
Other gentlemen considered that the causes of the disease were quite 
enshrouded in mystery. Amongst the gentlemen who took part in the 
debate were Messrs. Parlane Walker, Schofield, Freeman, Beeson, 
Greaves, Naylor, Patterson, Carter, and Dr. Goldie. 
Mr. Broughton proposed and Mr. Naylor seconded, a most cordial vote 
of thanks to Mr. Ferguson and Dr. Goldie. Carried unanimously. 
The Treasurer submitted the financial statement for the year, show¬ 
ing credit at the banker’s for £92 7s. 4d. 
The President proposed, and Mr. Parlane Walker seconded, that Mr. 
W. G. Schofield, Pontefract, be the President for 1880. Carried unani¬ 
mously. 
Messrs. P. Walker, P. Naylor, and Lodge, were elected Yice- 
presidents. 
The Secretary and Treasurer were re-elected. 
A unanimous vote of thanks was awarded to Mr. Peter Walker for 
his efficient conduct as President. Carried. 
TESTIMONIAL TO MAJOR-GENERAL SIR 
FREDERICK FITZWYGRAM, Bart. 
CIRCULAR LETTER. 
Dear Sir, —At a meeting held in Red Lion Square, London, on the 
1st July, 1879, it was unanimously resolved that a Testimonial should 
be presented to Major-General Sir Frederick Fitzwygram, Bart., in 
recognition of the great interest he has taken in the advancement of the 
