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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
The character of the profession in the State is thus placed in 
the hands of the veterinarians themselves and the influence of 
each veterinarian upon his profession can only be exerted in 
due measure through, the association. The responsibilities of 
New York veterinarians to the State society and. to the pro¬ 
fession thus become practically identical. 
The laws relating to veterinary education and practice in 
New York are in advance of those of any other State, both 
in general and professional requirements. New York is the 
pioneer in veterinary education in the United States , her col¬ 
leges are the oldest, their alumni the most numerous, and the 
college buildings and equipment the most complete. 
It* becomes the duty of the veterinarians to make and main¬ 
tain the State society first among the States, and the responsi¬ 
bility belongs to all veterinarians alike, whether members of 
the society or not. 
It is hoped and intended that the approaching State meet¬ 
ing at Ithaca will begin a new era in the society’s usefulness. 
& President Bell says make the invitation universal ; “ let all 
be invited who have ears to hear,” which can only be inter¬ 
preted to mean that there should be a large gathering of the 
profession. _ . 
The Committee of Arrangements will make it worth while 
for everybody to attend. The committee has three objects in 
view, each of which it purposes making an unqualified success. 
First : It is to be a great educational meeting, where each 
veterinarian will get something of value which he can carry 
home and use. The committee will secure plenty of brief in¬ 
teresting papers of every-day value, which will evoke all the 
discussion the time will permit. The members can be assured 
that it will not be necessary for county secretaries to present 
long reports in order to kill time. Clinics will be made a pre¬ 
dominant feature. Operations will be performed by leading 
veterinarians, and they will be largely along the line uiged by 
Dr. Cowie, of Ogdensburg—that is, the more common and prac¬ 
tical operations by the best and simplest methods, so that each 
member will receive helpful suggestions. The committee will 
furnish abundant material and all needed conveniences, and 
will give special attention to anaesthesia and antisepsis. 
Second : It is to be preeminently a professional reunion 
where all veterinarians, whether non-members, ex-members or 
members, shall constitute one harmonious body, and each enjoy 
the same benefits of instruction. 
