SOCIETY MEETINGS 
505 
Dr. Thomas B. Rayner was nominated by Dr. Hinkley for 
Eastern Vice-President, which was seconded by Dr. Peters," and 
nominations were closed. 
Dr. W. C. Rayen, of Nashville, was placed in nomination 
for Central Vice-President by Dr. Bell, and Dr. A. T. Peters, of 
Nebraska, was nominated for Western Vice-President by Dr. 
Butler. The Secretary was instrncted to cast a ballot for the 
three Vice-Presidents, which was done. 
Nominations for Treasnrer being in order, the name of James 
L. Robertson, the incumbent for the past fifteen years, was 
shouted from various quarters, but Dr. Hoskins explained that 
that gentleman earnestly desired to be relieved of the duties, 
and while he should be glad to vote for him, he thought it was 
unfair to insist upon throwing the burdens of the office upon 
Dr. Robertson year after year in the face of his annual protests. 
Dr. Butler nominated Dr. Williams, but he declined as he is al¬ 
ready burdened with offices requiring much of his time, and a 
new office has been voted him at this session. Dr. Pearson 
nominated Win. Herbert Lowe, and he was elected. 
For Secretary, the name of the present admirable incum¬ 
bent, Dr. Stewart, was simultaneously shouted by almost every 
member present, and he was instructed to cast one ballot for 
himself. 
The officers of the association for 1897-98, therefore, stand 
as follows : 
President—Dr. D. E. Salmon, of Washington, D. C. 
Eastern Vice-President—Dr. Thomas B. Rayner, of Penn¬ 
sylvania. 
Central Vice-President—Dr. W. C. Rayen, of Tennessee. 
Western Vice-President—Dr. A. T. Peters, of Nebraska. 
Treasurer—Dr. Win. Herbert Eowe, of New Jersey. 
Secretary—Dr. S. Stewart, of Kansas. 
Custodian of Records—Dr. W. L. Williams, of New York. 
Dr. Pearson then read a carefully-prepared paper entitled 
“A Review of the Field of Veterinary Science,” which elicited 
no discussion. 
Dr. Charles Ellis, of ^Missouri, read his paper on “ Our Milk 
Supply,” which was discussed bv Drs. O’Connell, Parker, and 
Ellis. 
Then Dr. Dalrymple came forward with “ The Veterinarv 
Field in the South,” which was a masterful portrayal of the 
difficulties encountered in that new veterinary country, but 
showing that the barriers are being rapidly broken down and 
