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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
Metacarpal Artery,” A. E. Atwood ; “ Poisoning in Dog,” J. D. 
Bell; “ Choking in Cow,” B. W. Powell ; “ Acute Indigestion,” 
D. McKenzie ; “ Mammitis,” W. H. Pethick. 
C. W. Fisher, Secretary. 
MASSACHUSETTS VETERINARY ASSOCIATION. 
The regular monthly meeting was held at 19 Boylston 
Place, Sept. 22, the President, J. F. Winchester, in the chair. 
Members present were: Drs. Burr, Emerson, Howard, Lee, 
Lewis, McLaughlin, Parker, Peters, Pierce, Rogers, Sheldon, 
Stickney, Winslow and Winchester. 
The minutes of the previous meeting were adopted as read. 
The Executive Committee reported favorably on the election of 
Dr. D. L. Bolger, of Cambridge. By the vote of the association 
Dr. Bolger was declared elected. 
Drs. Winchester and Parker were given a vote of thanks for 
their report of the annual meeting of the U. S. V. M. A. 
The subject of a State Veterinary Bill was fully discussed, 
and Drs. McLaughlin, Howard and Parker were appointed a 
Committee on Legislation. 
Several interesting cases were reported. 
Dr. Winchester showed two specimens, taken from the 
choroid plexus of the lateral ventricles, which were covered 
with what looked to be a calcareous deposit. They were given 
to Dr. Frothingham for analysis. 
Dr. Peters reported a case of strangles which on post-mortem 
showed the same deposit. 
Meeting adjourned at 10.45 
H. S. Lewis, Secretary. 
north CAROLINA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 
This association met in the Central Hotel, at Charlotte, 
Sept. 7 and 8, and was called to order at 7 P. M. by the Presi¬ 
dent, Dr. C. R. Ellis. On roll-call the following members were 
present: Drs. C. R. Ellis, Charlotte ; J. W. Petty, Greensboro ; 
H. G. Bessent, Durham ; H. T. Bauer, Greensboro; H. B. Mur¬ 
ray, Hickory; J. E- Petty, Pittsboro ; Ashcraft,^ Monroe. 
The President’s address was very encouraging, and showed 
the interest he was taking in the veterinary work and the 
advancement of the same in this State. 
On motion, Drs. Charles H. Lockwood, B. S. Griffin and 
.B. E. Harper were elected members. 
The Secretary and Treasurer’s report was read and adopted. 
