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will be gratified at observing the mass rapidly diminish, until 
without hardly an effort it can be returned to its natural posi¬ 
tion. Some little blood will escape during the compression 
through the meshes of the sheet, but all risk of rents, punctures 
and abrasions is obviated, and the operation expedited, to the 
comfort of both operator and patient. 
I have followed this method for years, and have yet to find 
any untoward symptom as a result of its application. 
Respectfully, 
Hume Spencer. 
ARMY VETEI^INARY SUR(?E 0 NS. 
Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 14, 1898. 
Editors American Veterinary Review: 
Dear Sirs ;—At times I am apt to rummage through old 
papers, as a maid would her love letters, to draw momentary 
solace from the happy past, which the fleeting wings of time, in 
many instances, allow to exist alone in memory. Among the 
number I keep and prize, I came across the following, which 
speaks for itself, and seems to be a stern reminder that nearly 
ten years has elapsed since it was written and nothing has been 
done. Perhaps printing it might act as a prod to spur on those 
who have a chance to follow the matter to its goal: 
Horse Guards, War Office, S. W., London, Nov. ii, 1889. 
Dear Mr. Pendry : 
I am very pleased to hear from you. I hope you will be successful in placing veteri¬ 
nary surgeons in the United States Army in a better position. At present it is a most 
degrading situation to be placed in, and one from which a professional gentleman should 
be removed as speedily as possible. It reflects no credit on your Government, neither 
does it favor the public interests. I wish I could aid you further than by sending you the 
enclosed copy of our regulations. * * * I remain. 
Sincerely yours, 
G. Fleming. 
By the way, the writer of this once said to me that he 
thought that when he was through with army matters he would 
run over and see us. IPs too bad he does not make up his 
mind to do so, as he would find a hearty welcome among Ameri¬ 
can veterinarians. W. H. Pendry, D. V. S. 
DR. BUTLER ANNOUNCES THE NEXT MEETING-PLACE OF THE 
U. S. V. M. A. 
Starkville, Miss., Jan. 20, 1898. 
Editors A 7 nerican Veteidnary Reviezv : 
Dear Sirs :—Permit me, on behalf of the Executive Com¬ 
mittee of the United States Veterinary Medical Association, to 
