SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
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Cowie had unlocked an old treasure box and exhibited some¬ 
thing new. 
The next paper on the programme, “ Veterinarians as Jurors,” 
by Dr. jMorris, who called attention to the principle that as 
citizens and professional members of society, we have no right 
or excuse to refuse to bear onr just proportion of the obligations 
we owe to the public, which co-exist with the function of citizen¬ 
ship. That shirking jury duty is skulking from a common 
duty, and gives semblance to the impression that Ihe men of the 
profession refuse to uphold one of the fundamental laws of the 
land, and to show his disrespect for a time-honored institution, 
which has become a bulwark in the fabric of civilized nations. 
A motion prevailed to adjourn for lunch. 
Afternoon Session. — The meeting convened at 2 P. M. Com¬ 
mittee on Resolutions reported that nothing had been presented. 
Dr. Huff, of Rome, presented a commnnication relative to sani¬ 
tary work performed by their local board of health, among the 
dairies supplying that city with milk ; also read newspaper ex¬ 
tracts in criticism of that work. A motion prevailed directing 
the Secretary to communicate with the health authorities of the 
city of Rome, tendering them an expression of approval for the 
excellent sanitary work they were carrying out in behalf of the 
consumers of dairy products and animal flesh. 
Nominations and election of officers being next in order, the 
following named gentlemen were elected for two years : W. L. 
Baker, of Cortland, President; Roscoe R. Bell, of Brooklyn, 
Vice-President; and C. D. Morris, of Pawling, Secretary-Treas¬ 
urer. The Censors elected were Prof. James Daw, of the State 
College, Ithaca; W. H. Kelly, Albany ; M. M. Poucher, Os¬ 
wego ; Wilson Huff, Rome ; H. D. Gill, New York City. 
A motion to consider a place for holding the next annual 
meeting was carried ; and after a brief discussion on the question 
by balloting New York City was chosen by a majority cf one. 
A motion to adjourn was carried. 
CpAUDE D. Morris, Secretary. 
VETERINARY ASSOCIATION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 
The September meeting of the Veterinary Association of 
the District of Columbia was held in Elks’ Hall, 1006 “ E ” 
Street, N. W., Washington, D. C., September 25th, 8 p. m., with 
the Vice-President, Dr. Buckingham, in the chair. Minutes of 
previous meeting approved. 
A letter was presented from the Commissioners of the Dis- 
