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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
the veterinarians, who are lovers of quality in stock, and who 
appreciate the beauty and value of hygienic surroundings. 
Much praise and satisfaction were expressed with what was seen, 
and many thanks were tendered Mr.' Sibley for his attentive 
courtesy. 
Returning from' the farms, the association was called to- 
order at 11.30 A. M., by the President, James B. Rayner.' On 
motion the roll-call was dispensed with, and the Recording Secre^ 
tary at once proceeded to read the minutes of the previous meet¬ 
ing, which were approved as corrected. 
The President then delivered his address. He thanked the 
association for the honor conferred by electing him as its pre¬ 
siding officer for the ensuing year. He spoke with enthusiavsm 
upon the value to the profession of veterinary associations. He 
showed them to be powerful educators, and the means of 
stimulating the best elements in, and elevating the character of 
the profession. He spoke of the value of fraternal relationship; 
the additional strength given the State and national associations 
by the local ones. He said that a closer affiliation of associations 
is necessary to give the best support to the important questions 
upon which we deliberate and aim to influence legislation.^ Ad¬ 
vancement is the result of personal-interest, no less in the history 
of veterinary professional work than along other lines, and that 
if each member would contribute papers, reports and personally 
work for the interest of the association, the latter is sure to be 
successful. The President pointed with pride to the position of 
the veterinary student of to-day, contrasted with said position 
thirty years ago. He had witnessed with delight the astonishing 
progress in the growth of the profession, and in the opportunities 
afforded by colleges for securing a veterinary education. ^ He 
said, “you are so much better prepared, so much better provided 
for than we who have preceded you, that we can pass from the 
duties that have been ours with strong faith that you will carry 
on the good work. As one with long experience I can say that 
though the duties are hard at times, they are pleasant. They 
are worthy of your best efforts. With an honest purpose to do 
right and earnest labor for those who place their confidence in 
you, you will be successful and will shed honor on your chosen 
profession.” 
At the close of his address, the President introduced the 
Mayor of Franklin, George B. Jobson, V. S., who in a happy 
strain spoke cordial words of welcome. The Mayor dwelt upon 
the progress and status of our profession ; of its age in the 
