SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
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Dr. Pearson then addressed us on “ Horse Breeding.” He 
gave an elegant address, and showed us photographs of the 
various breeds of horses of which he spoke. 
A vote of thanks was extended to Dr. Pearson and also to 
Mr. Young. 
The chair appointed the following committee on banquet: 
Messrs. Cornman, Carlisle and McCloskey. 
The Treasurer’s report stated the financial condition of the 
society was very encouraging. 
The critic’s report was very favorable. Adjourned at 9.30 
p. M. 
Meeting called to order Dec 8, at 7.15 P. M. Mr. Cornman 
was appointed critic. Carried, to renew our subscription for the 
Pen nsylva n ia n . 
The librarian was authorized to look into the matter of hav¬ 
ing the papers brought into the reading room, and also to re¬ 
port what was being done in regard to printing the By-Daws. 
The supper committee reported that they had selected the Hotel 
Aberdeen for the banquet. Carried, that the banquet be held 
December 16th, at 9 o’clock p. m. 
It was also carried, that the Secretary invite by letter the 
three clinical professors and also the resident surgeon. 
Mr. Van Sant was elected to membership. The critic’s re¬ 
port was favorable. Adjourned at 8.30 p. m. 
The third annual banquet of the Society was held on the 
evening of December 16th, at the Hotel Aberdeen. There was 
a large attendance and the evening was very pleasantly spent ; 
at a seasonable hour an elegant supper was spread, which was 
greatly enjoyed by all. 
The affair was voted by all present to be a great success. 
Harry E. Bender, Secretary. 
THE VETERINARY ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA. 
The annual meeting of this association was held in the city 
of Winnipeg, PYbruarv 20th, the President, Dr. H. D. Smith, in 
the chair. A large and representative gathering of members from 
all parts of the province made this one of the best meetings the 
association has ever held. The auditors reported the financial 
affairs in first rate condition, and the Secretary showed that the 
membership now amounted to sixty-eight, the largest in the 
history of the organization. 
Several interesting papers were read. Mr. W. Swenerton, 
of Carberry, reported a case of equine tuberculosis, which pre- 
