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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
Grenside, of New York ; Drs. Ackerman and Goubeaud, of 
Brooklyn ; Dr. Nicholas, of Mt. Vernon, and Messrs. English, 
Fretz, Fox and Sandford, students from the A. V. C. 
Moved and seconded, that guests be given the privilege of 
the floor in debate. Carried. 
Report of Judiciary Committee .—Dr. O’Shea, Chairman, re¬ 
ported thab the jury exemption bill was introduced in the Sen¬ 
ate by Mr. Sullivan, January 5th, and referred to the Codes Com¬ 
mittee, the same having been introduced in the Assembly by Mr. 
Sullivan January 2 and referred to Codes Committee. The 
committee called the Civil Service Conimission’s attention to 
the law regarding the practice of veterinary medicine in New 
York State, and he promises if presented in writing he will see 
that the Commission follow the spirit of the law regarding ex¬ 
aminations for meat and milk inspectors. The Judiciary Com¬ 
mittee is looking up illegal practitioners, and just as soon as 
sufflcient evidence can be obtained they will be prosecuted. 
Moved and seconded, that the report be accepted. Carried. 
Report of Conmiittee on Ways and Means. —Dr. Bell, Chair¬ 
man, stated that this committee is making arrangements for the 
five remaining meetings of the year, and have arrangements for 
the March meeting about completed. Moved and seconded 
that the report be accepted. Carried. 
Readmg of Papers .—Dr. Neher read a carefully prepared 
paper on “ Development of Bone, showing under the Micro¬ 
scope the Ossification Zones or Centres.” 
Following this Dr. Bell read a very interesting and practical 
paper on “ Rubber Shoes for City Horses,” which was freely 
discussed by the members present. 
During the reading of Dr. Bell’s paper. Dr. Neher was set¬ 
ting up his microscope, to which the members had free access 
during the rest of the evening. 
Applications for Membership. —Applications for membership 
in the association were filed by Drs. Ackerman and Grenside. 
Applications referred to the Board of Censors. Moved and 
seconded, that a recess of twenty minutes be taken while the 
Board act upon the applications. Carried. Board of Censors 
favorably recommended Dr. Ackerman and Grenside, and they 
were declared members of the association. 
New Business. —Moved and seconded that the Judiciary 
Committee formulate a letter, to be signed by the President and 
Secretary of the association, to be sent to the President of the 
Civil Service Commission. Carried. 
