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in its whole ensemble a very correct idea of the present state of 
the knowledge of animal pathology. 
Written in Spanish, for agriculturists in Chile, the book de¬ 
serves to be read by veterinarians; it is a precious acquisition 
to Spanish literature, still so poor. Consideration of special 
diseases observed in Chile, give to the work of Mr. Monfallet a 
special interest. A. L. 
COLLEGE COMMENCEMENTS. 
CHICAGO VETERINARY COLLEGE. 
The seventeenth annual commencement exercises of the 
Chicago Veterinary College were held on Tuesday, March 27th, 
at the College auditorium, when a number of friends of the 
graduating class were present. Prof. Joseph Hughes presided. 
The degree of M. D. C. was conferred upon the following gen¬ 
tlemen : A. W. Beveridge, Belle Center, O. ; T. W. Corkery, 
Urbana, Ill. ; F. H. Davis, Ottawa, Ill. ; H. A. Hela, Cokato, 
Minn. ; J. J. Heldring, Amsterdam, Holland ; J. Hill, Jr., N. 
Platte, Neb. ; H. Jensen, Weeping Water, Neb. ; O. H. Leon- 
hart, New Washington, O. ; L. F. Miller, La Salle, Ill. ; A. J. 
Roll, Natrona, Pa. ; G. Springer, Hastings, Neb. ; L. C. 
Tasche, Sheboygan, Wis., and A. M. Wray, Richmond, Ill. 
Dr. H. Jensen, of Weeping Water, Neb., was awarded the 
gold medal for the best general average in all branches. Dr. 
H. A. Hela, of Cokato, Minn., received the prize of Theory and 
Practice consisting of a $25 case of instruments. Dr. F. H. 
Davis, Ottawa, Ill., was presented with $25 worth of books 
on account of his high standing in anatomy. 
In conclusion Prof. A. H. Baker made a few interesting re¬ 
marks concerning the future prospects of the veterinarian and 
wishing the parting graduates a prosperous career. 
CORRESPONDENCE. 
A REPLY TO DR. HOSKINS. 
Ithaca, N. Y., Aug. 15, 1900. 
Editors American Veterinary Review : 
Dear Sirs :—The March Journal , in its u review ” column, 
made an attack on the Publication Committee of the A. V. M. 
