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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
The resolution was adopted. 
A communication was read from a Mr. Thomas, of San Jose, 
asking information as to the professional qualifications of Dr. 
F. Forrest, of San Jose, and whether or not he was capable of 
teaching his son the science of veterinary surgery intelligently. 
The communication was placed on file, as Mr. Thomas had 
already been notified that it would be wise for him to send his 
son to a veterinary college. 
The name of Dr. P. C. Davenport was dropped from the roll 
of membership. 
Under the head of new business. Dr. R. A. Archibald intro¬ 
duced the subject matter of the appointment of a committee on dis¬ 
eases, and spoke at some length as to the advisability of appoint¬ 
ing such committee, the responsibility of the committee, and 
the work it would entail upon them. Dr. Pierce also spoke on 
the subject, he agreeing with Dr. Archibald that it would be 
placing a great amount of work upon a few, but at the same 
time he realized the benefits to be derived from such a com¬ 
mittee. After considerable discussion by the other members 
present, further action was deferred until the next meeting. 
Nomination of officers for the ensuing year was next in 
order, and resulted as follows : For President, Dr. R. A. Archi¬ 
bald, of Oakland; Vice-President, Dr. G. F. Faulkner, of 
Salinas ; Secretary, Dr. D. F. Fox, of Sacramento ; Treasurer, 
Dr. C. L. Megowan, of Sacramento. Board of Examiners, no 
nominations. All nominations were left open until the annual 
meeting. 
Reading of papers was postponed until the annual meeting. 
Several subjects were introduced for discussion, which proved 
to be very interesting. 
Essayists for the next meeting were appointed as follows : 
Dr. F. E. Pierce, of Oakland ; Dr. G. F. Faulkner, of Salinas ; 
Dr. H. A. Spencer, of San Jose, and Dr. C. B. Orvis, of Milton. 
There being no further business before the meeting, it 
adjourned to meet in San Francisco, Wednesday, December 8th, 
1897. D. F. P'ox, Secretary. 
MONTREAL veterinary MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 
The regular meeting of the society was held on Thursday 
evening, October 20, in the Eibrary, the First Vice-President, 
Prof. Baker, occupying the chair. There were present also Dr. 
Duncan McEachran, Dr. Sugden, and a full attendance of 
members. 
