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years. Mr. Priestman had inoculated thousands. Men with only three or 
four cows rarely had it done for fear of losing a cow, but large cow 
owners did not mind that. 
After further discussion it was proposed that the subject be adjourned ; 
but on an amendment being made and put to the meeting the discussion 
was then closed, and the proceedings terminated. 
YORKSHIRE VETERINARY MEDICAL SOCIETY. 
The annual meeting and dinner were held at the Queen’s Hotel, 
Leeds, on Friday, the 30th January, the President, Mr. W. G. 
Schofield, of Pontefract, in the chair. The following members 
were also present, viz.; Prof. Williams; Messrs. M. E. Naylor, Jas. 
Freeman, Thos. Greaves, W. Edmundson, J. S. Carter, J. W. Anderton, 
Peter Walker, J. H. Ferguson, Parlane Walker, R. W. Murdoch, J. 
Atcherley, J. E. Scriven, D. It. Sowerby, P. Deighton, Jno. Nettleton, 
and the Secretary. Messrs. Thos. Taylor, W. A. Taylor, T. Hopkin, 
A. Lawson, Roberts, Manchester; Mr. Rutherford, 21st Hussars; and 
Mr. Sweeting, Wakefield, were present as visitors. 
A number of members and friends sent apologies for non-attendance. 
Mr. Geo. Hardie, M.R.C.V.S., of York, was unanimously elected a 
member. 
The Secretary introduced the subject of the election for members of 
Council, and after some discussion it was resolved, that the Secretary act 
in concert with the Secretaries of the other Associations, in order to 
carry out the election of Prof. Williams, as the nominee of the Society. 
A vote of thanks was unanimously awarded to Prof. Williams for his 
services in the Council, which the Professor acknowledged in suitable 
terms. 
The President then read the inaugural address, and, at its conclusion, 
Mr. Greaves proposed, Mr. Naylor seconded, and Prof. Williams sup¬ 
ported, the unanimous vote of thanks to the President for his able 
discourse. 
The Address. 
Mr. Vice-President and Gentlemen, —Being the first occasion 
this year at which I have had the opportunity of meeting so many pro¬ 
fessional brethren, it affords me very great pleasure in wishing you, 
though late, a very happy and prosperous new year. 
Allow me also to thank you for the honour conferred upon me by 
electing me your President for the current year. My acquaintance with 
this Society dates back some fourteen or fifteen years, when I had the 
gratification of attending as a visitor one of its meetings held at Ponte¬ 
fract. 
I well remember the kindly greeting and cordiality extended towards 
me by that most genial of men—the then president—the late Mr. 
McTaggart, of Halifax. I little thought at the time that in a few years 
I should occupy the position which he then so ably filled. Although 
many amongst you would have filled this chair with greater credit than 
myself, yet it shall be my bounden duty, whilst occupying the position, 
to endeavour to further the progress of this Association and to carry 
out the wishes of its members, as far as my abilities will allow me, in a 
honorable and straightforward manner, and I trust also to your satis¬ 
faction. I must congratulate you on the present condition of the Society, 
