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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
information this paper imparted on that subjeet outlined the es¬ 
sentials necessary to snccessfnlly prepare and ship to the labora¬ 
tory any pathological specimen. To the painstaking and inquir¬ 
ing veterinarian, this paper is of great value. 
Dr. V. A. Moore, of the State College, read a paper entitled, 
“ Poisoning by Carbonate of Soda a Cause of Death among 
Swill-fed Hogs,” and also, with the aid of charts, gave “The 
Distinction between Hog Cholera and Swine Plague,” and the 
post-mortem appearances as usually observed in these diseases. 
Dr. Moore’s paper and remarks were very instructive. Few men 
are able to distinguish between these two diseases, but we feel 
that every one who heard Dr. Moore on this subject added to 
his store of professional knowledge a rich supply of material 
touching an important question of a disease which is quite ob¬ 
scure, and which is constantly working eastward, and this year 
to a greater extent than ever. The paper brought forth many 
questions of inquiry and was discussed all around the room. 
A motion prevailed to hold an evening session. Adjourned 
for dinner to convene again at 7.30 p. M. 
Evening Session .—The President appointed as a Committee 
on Resolutions the following named gentlemen: Drs. Gill 
(Chairman), Kelly, O’Shea, Pendry and Morris. 
Dr. W. L. Baker read a paper on the “ Uses of Cold in the 
Treatment of Uaminitis.” The merits of such treatment were 
discussed freely. The meeting adjourned. 
September i^th .—Meeting called to order at ii A. M. Morning 
session opened by the reading of a paper by Prof. Roscoe R. Bell, 
of the American Veterinary College, subject, “ Infectious 
Catarrhal Fever of Horses.” Dr. Bell’s paper covered every phase 
of this disease. The etiology, pathology and treatment were 
handled in a clear, concise manner. The paper was very instruc¬ 
tive, eliciting much discussion. 
“ Caudal Surgery,” its object and results, were clearly defined 
from the pen of Dr. W. L. Williams, of the State College. Dr. 
Williams being unable to attend the meeting. Prof. Daw deliv¬ 
ered the paper. 
Dr. Charles Cowie gave an instructive paper on “Thorough- 
pin and its Treatment.” His method is to draw off the bursal fluid 
and then fire the lining membrane of the sac, a mode of treat¬ 
ment among some veterinarians in France thirty-five years ago. 
Dr. Bell, of Watertown, treats thoroughpin by the same method ; 
both he and Dr. Cowie report excellent success from this kind 
of treatment. The opinion of many in the room was that Dr. 
