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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
duties of which he accepted in a short but expressive and ap¬ 
propriate speech. 
Dr. Hoskins now spoke of the present meat inspection of 
Philadelphia, and of possible means of improvement. He then 
made a motion that the President appoint a committee of three to 
confer with the Woman’s Health Protective Association and other 
kindred organizations in an endeavor to bring about a more 
thorough inspection. The President appointed the following 
committee : Drs. W. H. Hoskins, K. S. Allen and J. W. Adams. 
Dr. S. J. J. Harger now reported several cases of open-joint, 
with discharge of synovia. In those cases where the animal 
at this time became affected with strangles the cure was most 
rapid and complete. ■ He wanted to know if there was a specific 
action upon the joint due to the streptococci causing the latter 
trouble. This discussion was necessarily short, as the meeting 
now adjourned, leaving the report of delegates from the Frank¬ 
lin meeting till Nov. 9th. Dr. W. F. Rhoads, Secretary. 
VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK COUNTY. 
The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 8.30 
p. M., Wednesday, Nov. 3d, at the New York Academy of Medi¬ 
cine, with the Vice-President, Dr. Robertson, in the chair. 
The following members responded to roll-call : Drs. Am- 
ling, C. C. Cattanach, J. S. Cattanach, J . S. Cattanach, Jr., 
Delaney, Ellis, Gill, Hanson, Eamkin, MacKellar, Neher, Rob¬ 
ertson, Ryder and Winslow (14). 
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and ap¬ 
proved. 
The Comitia Minora having no report to make, reading of 
papers was next in order. 
Dr. Neher gave the meeting the benefit of his experience in 
‘‘ double current irrigation ” and exhibited several instruments 
employed by him for that purpose, and also gave an interesting 
little “ talk ” on the indications for its use. 
After a free discussion on this subject. Dr. Eamkin opened a 
discussion on the diagnostic value of malleine, stating that he 
did not feel disposed to rely upon it, and reported several cases 
to substantiate his views. The discussion on this subject soon 
became general and lasted for a considerable time. 
Moved by Dr. Hanson, and seconded by Dr. Gill, that a vote 
of thanks be extended to Dr. Neher for his “ talk ” on “ double 
current irrigation ” and exhibition of the instruments, and to 
Dr. Eamkin, for his reports on the use of malleine. Carried. 
