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On motion the discussion was closed. 
The resignation of Dr. E. L. Qnitinan was again laid over 
until next meeting. The resignation of Dr. Frank Allen was 
presented for action. Upon request of the President, Dr. Allen 
withdrew the resignation. 
jMotion by Dr. Baker, seconded by Dr. Robertson, that the 
President hire the society room of the St. Andrews Society for 
the nse of the Chicago Veterinary Society, so that we be enabled 
to have our own society room. Voted—carried. 
On motion, adjourned. E. Campbell, Seci'etary. 
VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE 
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 
The regular bi-monthly meeting was called to order by the 
Vice-President, Dr. Buckingham, at Elks Hall, 1006 E Street, 
N. W., Washington, D. C., on January 20. Members present; 
Drs. French, Robinson (C. B.), Buckingham, Barton, Walmer, 
Turner, Salmon, C. F. Hadfield, R. H. Hadfield, and Yetton. 
Unfinished business was the report of the Legislative Com¬ 
mittee on the bill introduced in Congress to regulate the prac¬ 
tice of veterinary medicine in the District of Columbia. The 
committee reported that it had drawn a suitable bill and that 
it was before the District Committee at that time. 
Drs. Barton and Walmer were appointed a committee to 
draw up suitable resolutions in memory of our late fellow-mem¬ 
ber, Dr. Adamson, who was recently killed while in practice, at 
Minneapolis. 
A paper was read by the Secretary, regarding the workings 
of the Newark (N. J.) Milk Company. 
Dr. C. B. Robinson made an interesting report on his in¬ 
spection of the cattle and dairy of the Pasteur Milk Co., a com¬ 
pany in which the District Medical Society is largely inter¬ 
ested. 
Dr. Salmon gave a very interesting and profitable address 
on the meat inspection methods of the Agricultural Depart¬ 
ment, following which was a general discussion on the subject 
of meat inspection. 
Dr. C. B. Robinson then reported a disease discovered and 
named by him as “ Sonus Neurosis.” This disease is found 
only among horses serving in the fire department, and has been 
under observation for several years. During the last two weeks 
four cases were observed. The symptoms are manifested upon 
