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wright, Wolverhampton; Bay ly, Leicester ; Markham, Rugeley; 
Wiggin, Market Harborough; the Secretary, &c. 
Letters and telegrams of apology for non-attendance were 
received from several members. A letter was also received from 
Mr. Hill, of Wolverhampton, expressing regret at being unable, 
through ill health, to read his paper on “ Actual Cautery and its 
Effects,” but promising to do so at some future time. 
The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed. 
S. Gamgee , Esq., read an excellent paper on the treatment of 
wounds. 
An interesting and animated discussion followed, in which the 
application of styptic colloid was strongly advocated. 
On the motion of F. Blakeway, seconded by G. Fleming , a 
vote of thanks was given to Mr. Gamgee for his valuable paper. 
Mr. Blakeway proposed, Mr. Lilt seconded, that Mr. Gamgee 
be elected an honorary member of the Association. The motion 
was carried unanimously. 
The next meeting is arranged to take place at the Midland 
Hotel, Derby, in March. 
A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the meeting to a 
close. W. Palfrey, 
Secretary . 
Veterinary Jurisprudence. 
BARNARD CASTLE POLICE COURT. 
(Before W. J. S. Morritt (Chairman), A. H. Cochrane, and 
W. T. Hustler, Esqrs.) 
Heavy Penalties under the Contagious Diseases (Animals) 
Act. 
Lawrence Boyle , cattle dealer, Ireland, and John Young , cooper, 
Barnard Castle, were charged, on the information of Superintendent 
Marley, with having in their possession, on the 17th November, 
three beasts suffering from foot-and-mouth disease, and not reporting 
the same to the police. Defendants, along with William Young , 
labourer, Barnard Castle, were further charged with removing along 
a highway, on the 17th, three head of cattle which were affected by 
the disease. 
Mr. Marley stated that on Saturday, the 16th November, he 
observed in a held near Barnard Castle, in the occupation of John 
